Lehigh Student Represents College of Health in United Nations Partnership

Her position focuses on health-related topics at Lehigh. She chose several of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals to cover and speaks with students and faculty to bring the school’s voice to the floor of the general assembly. There, she has the opportunity to advocate on topics related to the agenda of the UN.

Closter is excited to plan ideas surrounding the goals of sustainable cities and communities, climate action, and peace, justice and strong institutions. She believes that these topics are most relevant on college campuses where students will feel a drive to address them. In time, Closter hopes to bring speakers to Lehigh who address these goals, and she wants to connect and collaborate with existing Lehigh clubs to bridge a connection between them and the COH.

Closter is already heavily involved in other areas around Lehigh’s campus. She participates in Student Senate and is an Orientation Leader and a Peer Health Advisor. Of all of her roles, she can already see this opportunity as the most unique and having the most potential for real-world impact.

Next year, Closter hopes to go abroad to Geneva, Switzerland. She will apply for programs incorporating internship opportunities so that she can carry out her role in some capacity.

Though this year will be virtual, Closter is looking forward to visiting the UN and connecting with peers focusing on other world issues. She is already collaborating with COH faculty and thinking about how to get other Lehigh students involved in her causes.

Story by Caroline Coffey '22