Aaron Sherinian is the Vice-President of the United Nations Foundation. His career has focused on the intersection of global issues, international development, communications, public relations and public diplomacy. His duties at the United Nations Foundation include finding ways to help build support and communications partnerships benefiting UN causes. His work focuses on leveraging the power of communications and digital engagement in an era defined by social media, technology and innovation. In his TEDx presentation, Aaron discusses 5 of the revolutions that he believes provide the context -- and build the case -- for a new approach to public engagement around social good and global progress. He cites the impact that social entrepreneurs and a new generation of empowered changemakers can have in an era when: 1) an unprecedented generation of young people is alive; 2) the emerging power of mobile phones is changing the face of communications; 3) an increased focus on adolescent girls is forcing a new dialogue around development; 4) a fresh approach to philanthropy is changing the definition of the sector; and 5) a vibrant dialogue around social good offer new channels for global good. For more information please visit www.unfoundation.org. Aaron blogs at www.globalextrovert.com and is on Twitter at @ASherinian. Special thanks and photo credit to Platon for selected images of UN Foundation supporters used in this presentation.

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