Arab Scout Region Youth Advisors

Maleo Lameck

Maleo Lameck

Youth Representative, Environment and Sustainability

Maleo is a youth leader from Tanzania. She holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations and diplomacy from the Centre for Foreign Relations in Dar Es Salaam. At the Tanzania Scout Association, Maleo serves as the Secretary of the National Safe From Harm Committee and actively contributes to youth leadership at district and regional levels. Beyond Scouting, Maleo is a passionate social impact advocate and founder of the HEIMO Female initiative, which focuses on menstrual hygiene education and support for young girls, and is committed to advancing youth empowerment, gender equality and sustainable development.
Youth Representative, Environment and Sustainability
Valentina Leaño Gonzales

Valentina Leaño Gonzales

Youth Representative, Health and Human Rights

Valentina Leaño Gonzales is a marketing professional, graphic design student, and Scout leader from Bolivia. She has experience supporting communication and marketing initiatives for youth networks and non-governmental organisations, particularly in the areas of mental health, community engagement, and social impact. Through her work and volunteer leadership, she promotes inclusive environments that empower young people to participate actively in their communities.
Youth Representative, Health and Human Rights
Yara Matar

Yara Matar

Youth Representative, Health and Human Rights

Yara is a medical student with a background in biology and public health, bringing together expertise in health, leadership, and community engagement. Her experience spans a range of youth and service organisations, including AIESEC, Rotaract, the Lebanese Red Cross, and the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations, where she currently serves as Local Director at the University of Balamand. A dedicated Scout leader, she spent two years as Group Leader of Scouts de l’Indépendance, Mar Elias Ghazir, further strengthening her commitment to youth development and service. She is fluent in Arabic and English, with knowledge of French and Italian.
Youth Representative, Health and Human Rights
Innocent Mudzingwa

Innocent Mudzingwa

Youth Representative, Education and Youth Skills

Innocent is a youth leader, digital skills facilitator, and community development practitioner from Zimbabwe. He serves as the National Scout Youth Forum Chairperson, promoting youth leadership, active citizenship, and meaningful participation in decision-making. A Scout since 2017, he has contributed to various provincial and national initiatives, including organising and facilitating digital Scouting camps that combine technology with traditional Scouting skills. Outside Scouting, Innocent is an executive manager at Digital Skills for Africa Youth Initiative, where he leads programmes that equip young people with practical digital and entrepreneurial skills.
Youth Representative, Education and Youth Skills
Désiré Musafiri Rashidi

Désiré Musafiri Rashidi

Youth Representative, SDGs and Global Frameworks

Désiré is an urban planner based in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. He serves as the Provincial Commissioner for Partnerships at the Scouts Association of Kinshasa, where he works to strengthen Scouting’s visibility and growth through innovative strategies. He is also involved in several youth and leadership initiatives, notably with JA Africa, YMCA-YWCA DRC, and UNICEF DRC’s U-Report programme, where he contributes to youth mobilisation, digital communication, and civic engagement. He speaks French and Swahili and has a working knowledge of English.
Youth Representative, SDGs and Global Frameworks
André Noël Mendy

André Noël Mendy

Youth Representative, Education and Youth Skills

André Noël, a technological solutions engineer based in Dakar, Senegal, specialises in the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and digital ecosystems designed for social impact. In Scouting, he serves as the Deputy International Commissioner for Scouts of Senegal. A passionate advocate of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), he coordinates the national Scout4SDGs programme and contributes to global initiatives as a Triennial Plan volunteer. He is also an accomplished musician and choir director, known for managing large-scale cultural events.
Youth Representative, Education and Youth Skills
Jimena Ojeda Ramirez

Jimena Ojeda Ramirez

Youth Representative, Regional Coordinator
Sean Patnubay

Sean Patnubay

Youth Representative, Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Sean is a law student at Ateneo de Manila University and an Eagle Scout from the Philippines with extensive experience in youth leadership and advocacy. She has represented Scouting at regional and global forums, including as Presiding Officer of the 27th Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Conference and, currently, as Asia-Pacific Youth Representative within World Scouting's Global Youth Representation System. Beyond Scouting, she has received recognition for her achievements in legal advocacy, public speaking, and problem-solving competitions, reflecting her strong interest in leadership, governance, and social impact.
Youth Representative, Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Adam Peach

Adam Peach

Youth Representative, Education and Youth Skills

Adam is a youth leader from Canada with extensive experience in Scouting at both national and international levels. He contributes to initiatives focused on youth engagement, partnerships, and strategic development. Alongside his studies in business administration, Adam is actively involved in fundraising, community outreach, and leadership development.
Youth Representative, Education and Youth Skills
Marko Petrović

Marko Petrović

Youth Representative, Education and Youth Skills
Urtė Petrulytė

Urtė Petrulytė

Youth Representatives, Global Volunteer Coordinator

Urtė is a Lithuanian Scout and researcher with expertise in migration, humanitarian action, and international relations. She previously served as a World Scouting Youth Representative, Vice-President of the Lithuanian Youth Council, and Integration Team Lead at the Order of Malta Relief Organisation. Currently, she works as a Researcher at Diversity Development Group. She holds a master’s degree in international relations and diplomacy from Vilnius University.
Youth Representatives, Global Volunteer Coordinator
Isaura Rodríguez Calderón

Isaura Rodríguez Calderón

Youth Representative, Environment and Sustainability

Isaura is a communication professional, Scout leader, and advocate for environmental education and conservation. With a background in communication, digital strategy, and storytelling, she develops campaigns and educational initiatives that connect communities with environmental and social issues. She is committed to advancing youth leadership, sustainability, and meaningful participation.
Youth Representative, Environment and Sustainability
Anca-Ana Sampetrean

Anca-Ana Sampetrean

Youth Representative, Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Anca is a Scout leader from Romania with more than a decade of experience supporting youth development and non-formal education. With a background in law, she contributes to national initiatives to expand educational opportunities for vulnerable communities and strengthen youth participation. She has represented young people in national and international forums and is committed to promoting dialogue, inclusion, and meaningful engagement within and beyond Scouting.
Youth Representative, Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Emmanuella Seidu

Emmanuella Seidu

Youth Representative, Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Emmanuella is a sociologist and youth leader from Ghana. She represented her National Scout Organization as a delegate at the 43rd World Scout Conference and served as Head of Delegation for the 19th Africa Scout Conference. She is an advocate for gender equality, peacebuilding, and humanitarian action, with a strong commitment to advancing the SDGs through inclusive youth leadership and global engagement.
Youth Representative, Diversity Equity and Inclusion