Bettina Hausmann

Chief External Affairs Officer

Growing up in East Germany (former GDR), Bettina’s early adulthood was shaped by Cold War Era politics and living life behind the Iron Curtain. These personal experiences resulted in her strong sense of community and the understanding of the importance of collective memory, cultural conflict, and peace.

A Representative to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) since 2009, Bettina is a frequent delegate at high-level plenary meetings and, panels worldwide. In 2012, she participated at the historic U.N. Conference, Rio+20 that gave birth to the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a subject matter expert on the SDGs Bettina consults various stakeholders across Southern California on localizing these ambitious global goals to achieve truly transformative, inclusive, and sustainable development outcomes.

An innovative and energetic leader with more than 30 years of international work experience across sectors and industries including Renewable Energy, Bio-Tech, Defense and Space, Government and Management Consulting, and UN Agencies, Bettina is a thought partner that lived and worked throughout Europe, the Middle East and the United States.

Ms. Hausmann earned university degrees in Political Science & International Relations. In 2021, Bettina was selected from over 15000 applicants and successfully completed the UN Summer Academy Redesigning for a Sustainable Future, Post-COVID hosted by the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC).

She lives in San Diego, California and works for an International Humanitarian Organization. Bettina is actively engaged as board member of various organizations that champion an understanding of global citizenship and social justice.

Ms.Hausmann is the President Emeritus of the UN Association of San Diego (UNA-USA San Diego), representative to and liaison with the UN ECOSOC, serves on the Executive Committee at the National Council of UNA-USA, and is a board member at the San Diego World Affairs Council.