Jezreel Larry Caunca Email & Phone Number

As a Futures Education Specialist, I’m deeply passionate about integrating futures thinking and anticipatory governance into education, particularly for the younger generation. My role with the first-ever UNESCO Chair in the Philippines gives me the platform to champion these transformative ideas. At Northwestern University, where I teach Futures Thinking and Political Science, I see firsthand the potential in students to become futures-literate leaders who can navigate the complex challenges of tomorrow.Founding Youth for Foresight and Regenerative Sustainable Tomorrows (Y-FOREST) has been a personal milestone for me, as it allows me to actively engage with young people in the Philippines and the Global South, empowering them to adopt regenerative thinking and foresight practices. Participating in global forums like the ASEAN Youth Economic Forum and the SSEAYP has reinforced my belief in the importance of youth in shaping a sustainable future.Looking back, my journey from graduating Magna Cum Laude in Political Science to facilitating futures literacy workshops has been about more than academic achievement. It’s about spreading futures literacy and sustainable development wherever I can, from classrooms to international stages. As a member of both the Association of Professional Futurists and the World Futures Studies Federation, I’m committed to furthering these goals, not just for myself but for the next generation of changemakers.