Thelma Young has been involved with the movement for freedom and justice in Burma for over 6 years in various capacities. She was the Campaigns Coordinator at USCB in 2007-2008 before moving to the Thai-Burma border. During her two years on the border she worked with a variety of Burma organizations in the movement to support them in their international advocacy efforts. She also worked extensively with civil society throughout ASEAN to lobby for a more open and human rights oriented regional body.