Ms. Barlaan is a peace and environment advocate serving as the Chief Administrative Officer at WFWPI Corporate HQ in New York, the Director of the WFWPI Office for UN Relations, and International Vice President at Women's Federation for World Peace International. With 27 years of experience in WFWPI and the UN civil society community, she has led numerous initiatives promoting peace, sustainability, and empowerment, with a focus on women and youth leadership.

She has played a key role in implementing the UN's global development agenda in rural communities and nurturing future peace leaders. Ms. Barlaan has authored several projects, including the Mothers' Hearts Network and the Young Global Peacebuilders Network.