Lareina Yujuan Li joined the Culture Sector at the UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia in September 2022, supporting the implementation of UNESCO’s cultural conventions and regional initiatives across East Asia, with a focus on intangible cultural heritage safeguarding and transmission, World Heritage conservation and management, and promoting culture-driven sustainable development.
Li began her professional career with cultural institutions and international organizations while pursuing her studies. She holds a Master of Science in Public Relations and Corporate Communication from New York University, and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Chinese Language & Literature, with a minor in Art History from the University of California, Davis.