Elizabeth Cousens is the President and CEO of the United Nations Foundation, a position she has held since January 2020. In this role, she leads the Foundation's efforts to support the United Nations and its work on global challenges. Prior to becoming CEO, she served as Deputy CEO for four years, overseeing the Foundation’s policy, advocacy, and communications work.
Cousens has a distinguished career in global policymaking and diplomacy. She served for several years at the U.S.