Miami, FL – United World Leaders: Lives Amplified (the “Institution”) is excited to announce that former Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism & Status of Women of Canada Leela Aheer has joined the Institution.

Miami, FL – Lives Amplified Global Institution of World Leaders (the “Institution”) is excited to announce that Mayor for the City of Coral Gables, Florida, Vince C. Lago has joined the Institution. Mr. Vince C. Lago is recognized for his strong commitment to democratic governance and economic development. He brings a wealth of experience and will contribute to the leadership of the Institution.

Miami, FL – Lives Amplified Global Institution of World Leaders (the “Institution”) is excited to announce that Ambassador to the United States (Ret.) of Panama has joined the Institution. Mr. Martínez de la Guardia is recognized for his strong commitment to democratic governance and economic development. He brings a wealth of experience and will contribute to the leadership of the Institution.

Mitch Carmichael is a former Republican member of the West Virginia Senate representing District 4 from 2012 until 2020. Prior to his service in the Senate, Carmichael served in the West Virginia House of Delegates representing District 12 from 2000 through 2012. Carmichael was also a candidate for Governor of West Virginia in the 2011 West Virginia gubernatorial special election.

Hryhoriy Nemyria has had a distinguished career, marked by his leadership in shaping Ukraine’s foreign policy and advancing its international relationships. He served as Vice Prime Minister for European and International Integration, playing a central role in furthering Ukraine’s European ambitions.

Anatoliy Kinakh has been at the helm of the Ukrainian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs since 1997, providing visionary leadership in the promotion of Ukraine's industrial and economic interests. He also serves as Co-Chair of the National Tripartite Social and Economic Council, a key platform for dialogue between the government, employers, and trade unions.

Boris Tadić served two terms as President of Serbia. His extensive political career includes key roles as Minister of Telecommunications of the Federal Republic ofYugoslavia and Minister of Defence of Serbia and Montenegro, where he played a critical role in driving modernization and implementing significant reforms. As President, Tadić was instrumental in advancing Serbia’s European Union integration, fostering regional stability, and championing human rights.

TWU International President John Samuelsen represents over 150,000 members across the airline, railroad, transit, universities, utilities, and services sectors. Samuelsen is also the former President of TWU Local 100 in New York City – the union’s largest local.

Steven Charles Watkins Jr. is a former military officer and served as the U.S. representative for Kansas's 2nd congressional district. Watkins helped to oversee approximately $3.2 billion in contracts while expanding operations from the U.S. to the Middle East and Central/East Asia, with a focus on minimizing fraud, waste, and abuse. As CEO of Huxley Rock LLC, he continues to drive impactful change in policy and strategy.

Geir Haarde is the first minister in Icelandic political history to have held all three major ministerial positions, Prime Minister (2006-2009), Minister of Finance (1998-2005), and Minister of Foreign Affairs (2005-2006). He has served as the Ambassador of Iceland to The United States and several Latin American countries.