In preparation for the Y20 Summit, join us for a virtual conversation on the future of food security and global health with youth leaders who are shaping policy on the world stage.
Jieru Shi is Co-Chair of the Global Health and Food Security Track at the 2026 U.S. Y20. A joint MBA/MPA student at Wharton and Harvard Kennedy School, she previously served as the U.S. delegate for the 2024 Y20 in Brazil and currently represents North America on the World Food Forum Youth Policy Board.
Andres Pulido is Co-Chair of the Global Health and Food Security Track at the 2026 U.S. Y20. Based in New York City, he was the first-ever U.S. delegate on food security to ASEAN+, has published research on COVID-19's impact on food security, and has completed fellowships with USAID, USTR, and the Geneva Graduate Institute.
Rehman Hassan, youth leader for Act 4 Food, is a global health and human rights advocate who works with United Nations agencies and governments to advance health equity, youth engagement, and sustainable development. He has contributed to major global initiatives, including the World Health Organization's Global Forum for Adolescents' Digital Experience and President Biden's Artificial Intelligence in Global Development Playbook. Rehman has advised organizations including the World Health Organization, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, United Nations Women, and the European Union, and has been recognized with the Diana Humanitarian Award and President Biden's Lifetime Achievement Award.
This discussion will explore:
- Youth-led policy priorities and advocacy strategies
- Ongoing multilateral negotiations and global governance
- Emerging challenges in global food security and nutrition
- Food system resilience and sustainability
- The critical links between climate resilience and public health systems
About the Y20 Summit
Y20 convenes young professionals from G20 countries to advance democracy, prosperity, and multilateral partnerships, hosted by YPFP and Globally in Washington, DC from August 10–14, 2026. The G20 is a group of the world's 20 largest economies, including the United States, China, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Brazil, India, Japan, Canada, and Australia, among others. Interested in attending? Visit www.y20summit.org
