Mexican Finance Student Selected as UN Youth Delegate

Michel Quintana Izzo to represent Mexico and Columbia University at 2026 ECOSOC Youth Forum

Mar. 15, 2026 at 5:50pm

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Michel Quintana Izzo, a Mexican finance student at Columbia University and Tecnológico de Monterrey, has been selected as a youth delegate for the 2026 United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum. He will represent Mexico and Columbia University at the event held at UN Headquarters in New York.

Why it matters

Quintana Izzo's selection highlights the growing presence of young Mexican talent in international forums and reinforces the role that students from leading institutions can play in global dialogue on sustainable development.

The details

The ECOSOC Youth Forum is one of the UN's key annual gatherings for youth engagement, bringing together young leaders, policymakers, and institutional stakeholders to discuss pathways toward a fairer, greener, and more sustainable future. As a finance student with a focus on leadership and international affairs, Quintana Izzo represents a new generation of globally-minded Mexican professionals.

  • The 2026 ECOSOC Youth Forum will take place from April 14 to April 16, 2026.

The players

Michel Quintana Izzo

A young Mexican finance student and emerging future Mexican leader who has been selected as a youth delegate for the 2026 United Nations ECOSOC Youth Forum.

Columbia University

The university that Quintana Izzo attends and which he will represent at the ECOSOC Youth Forum.

Tecnológico de Monterrey

The Mexican university that Quintana Izzo also attends, reflecting his cross-border academic profile.

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What they’re saying

“I am honored to have been chosen to represent Columbia University and my country, Mexico, at the 2026 United Nations ECOSOC Youth Forum. I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to conversations about the future of sustainable development alongside young leaders from around the world.”

— Michel Quintana Izzo (LinkedIn)

The takeaway

Quintana Izzo's selection as a UN youth delegate showcases the growing influence of young Mexican professionals on the global stage, as they bring their expertise and international perspectives to high-level discussions on sustainable development.