The Board 22/23 is all set and we want to open up about who we are, what our interests are and what we do at UF. First and foremost we want to let you know that we are here to do our best to further international debate by giving all members of UF something that they are interested in. We are an open book, and every person that is part of the board is always open to hear from your ideas, learn and come up with the highest quality of results in everything we put out.
Come, meet us, and let us hear from you too if you want to get involved.
Aren't statistics fun?
From far far away
Where do we come from?
An incredibly diverse year for UF, this is! What better way to represent an association of international affairs than to have people from all continents sitting in the board!
Our team also combines a variety of languages, Chinese, Spanish, Vietnamese, Japanese, Indonesian, French, and more!
Girls!
Distribution of the Board by gender
It is no surprise that the UF Board 22/23 has been doing incredibly well and will continue to do so the rest of the year, it is run mainly by girls! 
All four highest positions (President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer) are occupied by girls and each one of them has been executing their job flawlessly! Oh, if only the world would learn and get behind the lead of more common sense and less testosterone.
Girls!
Distribution of the Board by gender
It is no surprise that the UF Board 22/23 has been doing incredibly well and will continue to do so the rest of the year, it is run mainly by girls! 👧🏼👧🏻👧🏽👧🏿
All four highest positions (President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer) are occupied by girls and each one of them has been excecuting their job flawlessly! Oh, if only the world would learn and get behind the lead of more common sense and less testosterone.
Young spirit
Distribution of the Board by age
As it is usual in UF Uppsala history, all board members are currently studying a Bachelor’s or a Master’s program at Uppsala University. We belong to different generations with different perspectives on world politics, but at the end of the day, UF Uppsala has the youngest of souls!
Down below you will find a personal introduction from some of our board members, remember to always reach out if you have questions or want to keep in touch with us and our work!
This is us
LIST OF BOARD MEMBERS
CECILIA CHAU
President
Cecilia sits in the highest chair of UF, and she leads our way to encourage engagement in foreign affairs and all other UF activities and events. She takes the mandate on first-hand administrative matters (ooh, how tiring!) and has a strong conviction to integrate the UF team into one entity, whose heart beats hard for fulfilling our goal to further international debate. UF could be cohesive, hard-working, and fun ONLY if the right person sits the highest chair, and we happen to be lucky enough to have gotten THE ONE!
"My responsibility is the board’s development, the association’s cooperation, and all things related"
| Studies | Languages | I'm from | Religious Studies | Swedish, English, Vietnamese | Eskilstuna, Sweden |
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Themes of interest in Foreign Affairs
- International Cooperation
- Human Rights
- Peace and Conflict
What do you like the most about UF Cecilia?
"The amazing members and board members in UF"
Do you want to know more about me or my work? Hit me up! I’m always willing to help out.
SIGNE ANDERSSON
VICE-PRESIDENT
For a planet to have any kind of life, it needs to spin around a sun, isn’t it? Well, Signe is the sun giving us that warmth and light in UF. Signe holds the second administrative chair in UF and she does it with the most enjoyable of personalities, attitudes, and conviction. What a star!
"My main task is to help the President in her responsibilities, run and develop the organization with the main focus on internal contact, social cohesion and the integration of trustees"
SIGNE ANDERSSON
VICE-PRESIDENT
For a planet to have any kind of life, it needs to spin around a sun, isn’t it? Well, Signe is the sun giving us that warmth and light in UF. Signe holds the second administrative chair in UF and she does it with the most enjoyable of personalities, attitudes, and conviction. What a star!
"My main task is to help the President in her responsibilities, run and develop the organization with the main focus on internal contact, social cohesion and the integration of trustees"
| Studies | Languages | I'm from | Peace and Development Studies | Swedish, English | Eskilstuna, Sweden |
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Themes of interest in Foreign Affairs
- Peace and Conflict
- Equality/Inequality
- Democratic Development
- EVERYTHING!!!
What do you like the most about UF Signe?
"I love our members! It makes me so happy to see all these smart, ambitious, and fun people involved in our association! And of course, UF Uppsala's ability to organize amazing events with the coolest people!"
Do you have any doubts? Send me an email! and I will clarify them for you.
SARA DANIELSSON
TREASURER
Sara occupies the last of the three highest administrative positions on UF. Sara’s role is to manage the economy of UF (yeah, pretty much a huge responsibility!). Sara aids the rest of the board with all budget matters and help us keep our finances healthy and in order. Do you have a problem? Not for much longer if Sara is nearby!
"I mostly keep control of the economy, bookkeeping, paying bills etc"
| Studies | Languages | I'm from | Peace and Development Studies | Swedish, English, a bit German and trying Portuguese | Sweden |
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Themes of interest in Foreign Affairs
- Environmental Development
- Food Security
What do you like the most about UF Sara?
"The people and the ambition and engagement from all the members!"
Do you want to know more about me or my work? Hit me up! I’m always willing to help out.
I’m always willing to hear your doubts if you happen to have any.
LIV OLAUSSON
HEAD OF PR
Liv is a Co-Head of PR and already has some experience in the PR group previous to her arrival as head. Liv is a tiredless Board Member that strives to develop the communications of UF to new horizons while forming a cohesive working team that takes this hard but fun task during the operational year.
"Our task in the PR group is to communicate everything that is happening at UF, spread information about UF and all of our activities!"
| Studies | Languages | I'm from | Culture and Society | Swedish, English | Stockholm, Sweden |
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Themes of interest in Foreign Affairs
- Sustainable Development
- Politics
- International Environmental Policies
What do you like the most about UF Liv?
The community that UF brings, with all the amazing people and fun activities!
Let me know if you have any doubts, I will reply as soon as possible.
ALEJANDRO VELAZQUEZ
HEAD OF PR
Alex is working in reforming UF’s digital channels and improving the visual identity of the association. The ultimate goal for Alex is to use every communicational tool available to attract younger generations into the international debate, to let them know that there is a terrifying world out there, full of injustices and negligence, but there is always hope if we dare to educate ourselves about what is happening outside our bubble of privileges, and use our voices for something greater in benefit of every citizen of the world.
To take the lead of all communicational matters of UF, an association with 7 decades of history, is a scary task to say the least. But we don't know fear, do we?
ALEJANDRO VELAZQUEZ
HEAD OF PR
Alex is working in reforming UF’s digital channels and improving the visual identity of the association. The ultimate goal for Alex is to use every communicational tool available to attract younger generations into the international debate, to let them know that there is a terrfying world out there, full of injustices and negligence, but there is always hope if we dare to educate ourselves about what is happening outside our bubble of privileges, and use our voices for something greater in benefit of every citizen of the world.
To take the lead of all communicational matters of UF, an association with 7 decades of history, is a scary task to say the least. But we don't know fear, do we?
| Studies | Languages | I'm from | Digital Media and Society | Spanish, English, Swedish | Mexico |
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Themes of interest in Foreign Affairs
- Global Politics
- Human Rights
- Neocolonialism
What do you like the most about UF Alex?
"UF has something for everyone to express their passion for foreign affairs in their own unique way. Whether that means coming to hear experts in our lectures, joining the debate club, getting involved in the radio broadcasts, or having a great time in our themed movie nights and activities, there is always a place for you, dare to take it."
You know where to reach out if you need anything!
TIFFANY YANG
HEAD OF LECTURE
Tiffany has one of the toughest and more time-consuming jobs in UF. But that is little to say for someone eager to do everything in their power to further international debate week after week, like Tiffany does. As head of lecture she continues to bring important speakers to hold lectures on the most relevant issues nowadays, so keep an eye for some shockingly interesting lectures moving forward.
"I work on the organization of our weekly lectures together with our co-head and trustees. We have brainstorms during our group meeting to make sure that we could always have something about the current international affairs."
| Studies | Languages | I'm from | Philosophy | Chinese (native), English, French | China |
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Themes of interest in Foreign Affairs
- Global Health
- Human Rights
- Politics and Government
What do you like the most about UF Tiffany?
"We could make new friends and meet interesting people through all kinds of activities!"
I’m always here to help!
DANIEL DEMITZ-HELIN
HEAD OF LECTURE
Daniel recently joined the board and the lecture group as head. He shares with Tiffany the intense workload that the group represents, and anyone paying attention to the many interesting lectures offered in the past few weeks can tell he’s doing an outstanding job with it. Just a pro can make such tough job look so effortless, wouldn’t you say? So keep an eye out for what Daniel brings for you in the lecture hall for the rest of the year.
"In the lecture group, I work organizing interesting and relevant weekly lectures together with my co-head Tiffany!"
DANIEL DEMITZ-HELIN
HEAD OF LECTURE
Daniel recently joined the board and the lecture group as head. He shares with Tiffany the intense workload that the group represents, and anyone paying attention to the many interesting lectures offered in the past few weeks can tell he’s doing an outstanding job with it. Just a pro can make such tough job look so effortless, wouldn’t you say? So keep an eye out for what Daniel brings for you in the lecture hall for the rest of the year.
"In the lecture group, I work organizing interesting and relevant weekly lectures together with my co-head Tiffany!"
| Studies | Languages | I'm from | Political Science and Arabic | Swedish, English, and a little of Arabic | Sigtuna, Sweden |
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Themes of interest in Foreign Affairs
- International Relations Theory
- Middle Eastern Politics
- International Cooperation
What do you like the most about UF Daniel?
"Getting to meet so many interesting and insightful people from all over the world!"
Contact me if you want to talk.
SARA LANNEBO
HEAD OF RADIO
Sara is another board member with long-running experience in UF and the Radio group. Being a skilled broadcaster and a wonderful colleague with a shining personality, Sara guides us week by week through the episodes of Radio UF that invite us to reflect, engage and act on an array of topics concerning international affairs. For Sara, it is important to raise awareness in the most relevant topics nowadays, and bring different voices to share their own experiences and points of you, are you down?
In Radio UF we record live episodes once a week, tune in!
| Studies | Languages | I'm from | Peace and Development Studies | Swedish, English | Stockholm, Sweden |
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Themes of interest in Foreign Affairs
- Peace-building
- Conflict Prevention Efforts
What do you like the most about UF Sara?
"There are so many opportunities within UF - to learn, be creative, and work together to develop new ideas and projects!"
I’m always one e-mail away from you!
We are always looking for people that want to help us organize activities as TRUSTEES!
Join one of our working groups!
EARL DUBE
HEAD OF DEBATE
Earl studies the Master’s Program in Digital Media and Society and has quite some experience in the debate club previous to his ascension as head of debate.
Earl is not afraid to bring the most daring and uncomfortable topics to the table and make you reflect about the most important and complex issues of foreign affairs, and at the same time, form you as a professional speaker that can uphold structured arguments with confidence.
"I work to ensure the debate team functions properly while contributing to the overall function of the board."
EARL DUBE
HEAD OF DEBATE
Earl studies the Master’s Program in Digital Media and Society and has quite some experience in the debate club previous to his ascension as head of debate.
Earl is not afraid to bring the most daring and uncomfortable topics to the table and make you reflect about the most important and complex issues of foreign affairs, and at the same time, form you as a professional speaker that can uphold structured arguments with confidence.
"I work to ensure the debate team functions properly while contributing to the overall function of the board."
| Studies | Languages | I'm from | Digital Media and Society | English, Chishona, Setswana and French | Zimbabwe |
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Themes of interest in Foreign Affairs
- International Cooperation
- Development
What do you like the most about UF Earl?
"The ability to engage in conversation that aims to shape foreign policy"
If you want to join us but you are second guessing yourself let me know, so I can help out.
EBBA THOLANDER
HEAD OF TRAVEL
Oh, what would be life without the shining smile and the contagious laugh in the group? Ebba is a committed teammate that is organizing some of the most memorable UF trips that we have ever seen. Naturally, she runs one of the groups that people are interested the most, so keep track of Ebba’s adventures so you can come along!
My responsibility is to organize two trips abroad, one per semester and during the fall to a European country and during the spring to another continent, country outside of Europe and create a travel group for each trip, have meetings to plan and organize the trip together, book transport and accommodation, have contact and visit organizations, institutions and embassies, delegate responsibilities, help to find restaurants and activities, do social activities before and after the trip
| Studies | Languages | I'm from | Political Science - Development Studies | Swedish, English, poquito Español | Linköping, Sweden |
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Themes of interest in Foreign Affairs
- Human Rights
- Democracy
- Politics and Government
- International Relations
- Peace and Development
What do you like the most about UF Ebba?
"To meet new people with similar interests, be involved and engaged in an association that is associated with foreign affairs, get new experiences and perspectives, get challenges and develop as a person, be a member of the board and learn board work, expand the network for my future job, go on events and trips and of course have fun"
If you are down to have an unforgettable adventure soon but have any doubts, just send me an e-mail.
LYCKE HOLMÉN
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Lycke Is Uttryck’s editor-in-chief, where the goal is to serve as one of the coordinators of a large team of editors, writers and creators that bring together the three Uttryck editions that we produce every year. The goal is to create an inclusive and pedagogical publishing platform for students and young adults.
"I am responsible for the printed version of Uttryck Magazine. As Editor-in-Chiefs, we work closely with the editorial team in the work with the magazine from the idea stage to print. "
LYCKE HOLMÉN
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Lycke Is Uttryck’s editor-in-chief, where the goal is to serve as one of the coordinators of a large team of editors, writers and creators that bring together the three Uttryck editions that we produce every year. The goal is to create an inclusive and pedagogical publishing platform for students and young adults.
"I am responsible for the printed version of Uttryck Magazine. As Editor-in-Chiefs, we work closely with the editorial team in the work with the magazine from the idea stage to print. "
| Studies | Languages | I'm from | Peace and Development Studies | Swedish, English, French | Sweden |
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Themes of interest in Foreign Affairs
- Democratic Developments
- Human Rights
- Politics
What do you like the most about UF Lycke?
"Being able to combine my interest in foreign affairs with the creative side of producing a magazine. On top of that I also get to work with an amazing team!"
We in the Uttryck team are always willing to help.
MUTIARA INDRIANI
HEAD OF CAREER
Mutiara recently joined the Board team as Head of Career and is excited to work ahead to connect UF members to important networks within the professional world of foreign affairs. If you need career orientation, you might want to keep an eye on what she will be orgazing soon to help you out.
"To help UF members develop professionally and connect them with esteemed professionals through career events."
| Studies | Languages | I'm from | Digital Media and Society | English, Italian, Japanese, Indonesian | Indonesia |
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Themes of interest in Foreign Affairs
- Political Economy
- Public Health
What do you like the most about UF Mutiara?
"To help UF members develop professionally and connect them with esteemed professionals through career events"
If you have doubts about the career group or anything else, reach out!
