History & Mission
Founded in 1946, the United Nations Association is a movement of Americans committed to the ideals of global engagement. With more than 20,000 members and 200 Chapters across the country, we are dedicated to educating, inspiring, and mobilizing Americans to support the principles and vital work of the United Nations.
UNA Sacramento has been in operation since 1955 and has been a staple of the Sacramento community for decades. We are 100% volunteer run, and every day we work to bring the broader mission of the UNA to our Greater Sacramento community. Our mission includes providing informational events, participating in cultural celebrations, developing awareness campaigns for human rights causes, supporting youth leaders, and engaging in robust advocacy with our local and nationally elected officials.
UNA Sacramento Board of Directors
Dr. Trish Blaine, Chapter President
Dr. Trish Blaine is a strong believer in the mission of the United Nations. As a member of the Baha’i faith, Trish has worked with the Baha’i International Community Offices at the United Nations in New York. Trish is also a professor of U.S. History, Women's History and Mexican American History with Arizona State University. Trish wishes to continue her work at the local level with UNA Sacramento, working to bring all peoples together.
Kolieka Seigle, Board Member at Large
An intersectional feminist committed to political action, advocacy, and civic engagement, Kolieka has spent the bulk of her career seeking to promote democratic participation in underrepresented minorities and improve conditions in communities of color. She currently serves as President of the California National Organization for Women . She chairs the legislative arm of the CA NOW Political Action Committee. Kolieka is a former Commissioner for the City of Berkeley – Commission on the Status of Women; Berkeley National Organization for Women-Vice President; and other Non Profit Boards and Domestic Violence Coalitions.
Huda Ismail, Board Member at Large
Huda Ismail embodies the mission, vision and values of the United Nations. She has extensive experience in counseling and teaching.
Huda has worked in the school industry for over ten years of experience in counseling and teaching. She has knowledge of advising students on matters that determine their successful career plan. Huda has a positive outlook, she is always looking forward to a new journey not only in giving advice, helping foster a growth mindset, and encouraging lifelong curious learners, but also to help develop good human beings, future leaders everywhere.
Huda holds a BA in Philosophy and Psychology from San Diego State University . She is characterized by flexibility, patience, creativity and strength in showing respect to all individuals.
Huda has joined UNV Online since 2017. She received a Certificate of Appreciation for working as an online fundraiser as an emergency response to COVID-19. Huda's passion for helping others can be traced back as she spent a significant amount of time working and participating in many community service projects that benefited her community.
She received the President's Award for spending more than 400 hours of community service during the 2004 academic year. She also received a certificate from the Board of Education in 2002.
All of these unique personal life experiences were powerful and so important in helping her prepare to have a strength and compassion to be part of and join the branch of UNA Sacramento.
Additional Board Members At Large (Not Pictured)
Debra Ingerson
Neda Etemad Spinden
Kate Chang
Kathleen Collihan
Scarlette Bustos
Eva Parker
Kristin Vartan
Nick Alexander
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