UNA-USA in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, is pleased to announce the selection of Michael Scott Peters of Utah as the 2018-2019 U.S. Youth Observer to the United Nations.Mr. Peters was chosen from a competitive pool of young Americans between the ages of 18-25 from across the country. The U.S. Youth Observer to the United Nations program was launched in 2012 to increase youth engagement in global affairs. As the Youth Observer, Mr. Peters will represent American youth at the 73rd UN General Assembly in New York and other UN events throughout the coming year, traveling within the United States and overseas to share his impressions and experiences and learn from those of others. Learn more about the U.S. Youth Observer to the United Nations program here, and check out his interview with Utah Public Radio here.Global Goals, Local LeadersGlobal Goals, Local Leaders is a new UNA-USA blog series where we highlight innovative American businesses that are acting as local leaders to support and promote the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals - also called Global Goals. Whether it is through innovation, community development, or global engagement, we are eager to share with our readers what U.S.-based companies are going above and beyond to uphold one or more of the SDGs.