Melissa Fleming

I am Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications at the United Nations. I lead communications for a just, peaceful, sustainable world and promote healthy information ecosystems where facts prevail over mis- and disinformation. I previously served 10 years at the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) as its Head of Global Communications, and before that worked in senior communications roles for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. I am author of the book, A Hope More Powerful than the Sea published by Flatiron Books in the U.S. and in over 15 countries. It was optioned for a motion picture by Steven Spielberg and J.J. Abrams. I am host of the award-winning UN podcast, Awake at Night. I am also a TED speaker.   I am married with two children and hold a B.A. from Oberlin College and a M.S. in journalism from Boston University. Twitter: @melissafleming Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MelissaFlemingUN LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissarfleming/ Book website: www.ahopemorepowerful.com