Bettina Hausmann is a Co-Founder of SIAS INTL and the President of the United Nations Association (UNA) Southern California Division, where she leads efforts of 11 Chapters promoting the mission and work of the United Nations within the United States.
With over 30 years of international work experience across sectors - renewable energy, biotechnology, defense industry, management consulting, and humanitarian assistance and sustainable development - Bettina's results-driven approach, her aptitude to enhance operational efficiency and forge strategic partnerships are at the core of her professional success.
Her ability to align business objectives with sustainable development goals ensures long-term, scalable impact, positioning the organization at the forefront of global sustainability solutions.
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 collaborates with various stakeholders across sectors on localizing these ambitious global goals to achieve truly transformative, inclusive, and sustainable development outcomes.
She is a frequent speaker at international forums, addressing topics such as gender equality, poverty alleviation, and global environmental stewardship. Bettina continues to inspire action and collaboration across sectors to achieve a more sustainable and equitable world.