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Irena Zubcevic, MS
Director 1, Intergovernmental Policy and Review Branch | United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Ms. Zubcevic is a diplomat whose career has focused on global sustainable development work, including service as director 1 of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Office of Intergovernmental Support and Coordination for Sustainable Development and Ocean and Climate branch. She began her career in the early 1990s as an advisor for the Croatian Ministry of Information and head of the Croatian News Agency’s English-language news service and was named a minister and plenipotentiary for the Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1992. Ms. Zubcevic joined the United Nations in 2008 as a senior sustainable development officer and worked with a core group from the UN Secretariat to develop frameworks for sustainable and intersectional global economic growth benchmarks, a project she considers a career highlight. Ms. Zubcevic is extensively published, has authored several UN Global Sustainable Development Reports, and is the recipient of a UN certificate of appreciation for dedicated service for her focus on development. She credits her success to her passion for her work and her belief in the power of sustainable growth to help humanity and looks forward to continuing to focus on helping others and effecting change.
Star Treatment
Ms. Zubcevic sat down with Star Jones to discuss her career and impact.
Marquis Newsletter
Ms. Zubcevic provides career updates and perspective in a Marquis newsletter.
Forbes Magazine
In recognition of her career accomplishments and legacy, Ms. Zubecevic was profiled in Forbes Magazine.
Marquis Who's Who
Several national press releases celebrate Ms. Zubcevic’s appearances in Marquis Who’s Who.
Marquis Milestones Timeline
Ms. Zubcevic’s Marquis Milestones timeline showcases some of the highlights of her career.
Marquis Top Professionals
In recognition of her long career in diplomacy, Ms. Zubcevic was named a Marquis Top Executive.
Marquis Humanitarian Award
Ms. Zubcevic’s work with the United Nations earned her the distinction of a Marquis Humanitarian Award.
American Way Magazine
Ms. Zubcevic was featured among an exclusive group of Marquis listees in American Way magazine.
Marquis Insight Magazine
Ms. Zubcevic details her professional journey and inspirations in a Marquis Insight magazine feature.
Who's Who in the World
A national press release celebrates Ms. Zubcevic’s inclusion in Who’s Who in the World.
Marquis Millennium Magazine
Ms. Zubcevic discussed her work with the United Nations and her future plans in the third edition of Marquis Millennium Magazine.
Lifetime Achievement Award
A national press release announces that Ms. Zubcevic was presented with the prestigious Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award.
Lifetime Achievement Timeline
Ms. Zubcevic’s Lifetime Achievement timeline offers an overview of her career and education.
Wall Street Journal
Ms. Zubcevic was featured among a distinguished group of Marquis listees in the Wall Street Journal.
