Headquarters
Christophe Bois
Christophe Bois has over 20 years of experience in emergency response, humanitarian assistance coordination and the development sector, working in West and Central Africa for 10years, and having been deployed to several long field mission such as the Philippines, Haiti, Sudan, Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo and Pakistan.
Mr. Bois joined 3iSolution in April 2011 after working as the GIS Coordinator with the United Nations World Food Programme. He previously worked with NGOs including Handicap International and as an independent contractor on aid development projects in agribusiness. Before moving to the humanitarian field, he worked for 5 years for the French National Research Institute as a Geospatial Engineer. Mr. Bois has a Masters degree in Environmental Science and another degree in wave physics and remote sensing.
Elisa Alghisi
Elisa Alghisi is Operations Director at the 3iS Headquarters and she has been working with 3iS since 2018. She has around 14 years of experience in the humanitarian and development sectors. She worked both in Country missions and especially in the Middle East as well as in Headquarter.
Always motivated by a keen interest on the Middle Eastern region, she studied Middle Eastern Studies and Arabic language, which is why she decided to deploy to Arabic speaking countries for work purposes too.
Elisa has been responsible for programmes and field coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation and she has been Country Representative running missions as well as for new missions’ opening. In the past she worked mainly on Child Protection and Education programming with various organizations such as Terres des hommes and Première Urgence Internationale. In her career, she worked also on a consulting basis, conducting stakeholders’ analysis and projects’ feasibility assessments as well as capitalization exercises
Raed Abou Saleh
Raed Abou Saleh joined 3iS in September, 2023 as a Security and Logistics Coordinator. In his role, Raed monitors and oversees the implementation of 3iSolution’s humanitarian access, safety and security policy at a global level to ensure that risks related to staffing, programming and assets management are mitigated to the best acceptable levels. Raed also works with colleagues in the field in order to maintain an efficient and effective supply chain management (procurement, fleet and assets management).
Prior to his current role, Raed worked in the private sector, as well as in the humanitarian sector with different international NGOs for over five years.
He holds two master’s degrees and is fluent in Arabic, French and English.
Alexandra Garrigue
Alexandra joined 3iSolution as a Finance Coordinator in June 2024. After 10 years working as a financial expert in the corporate world, she joined Doctors Without Borders on the field as Finance and HR manager. Deployed in DRC, Chad, Yemen and other countries, she was exposed to various humanitarian contexts and acknowledges the importance of reliable and timely information to carry out efficient humanitarian responses. She studied Economics and Finance in Paris and London, and speaks French, English and Spanish.
Omar Forero
Omar Forero is 3iSolution’s IT Officer/Administrator based in Colombia. He oversees the implementation and maintenance of a solid, secure, and future-driven IT infrastructure for the organization.
He holds a degree in Electromechanics with knowledge in electronics and robotics-oriented programming, which later led him to follow a path inside the Information Technology (IT) Industry and become a Full-Stack developer. He has experience in developing applications for the humanitarian sector and systems administration. Omar is fluent in English, Spanish and is currently learning French and Italian.
Skills
Marissa Nordentoft
Marissa Nordentoft joined 3iS in February 2025 as a Technical Advisor. In this role, she provides technical guidance to the initiation, planning, design, development, and implementation of 3iS' programs.
She has experience implementing projects in Africa, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia on diverse interventions such as biometrics, cash transfer programming, data protection, digital rights, and displacement. The underlying theme has always been leveraging technology, big data, and information to better improve outcomes.
She holds an MSc in International Development and Humanitarian Emergencies from the London School of Economics and Political Science and speaks Danish, English, and French.
Remi Charpentier
Remi Charpentier is an independent consultant based in France with 15 years of experience in data-analytics, remote sensing, environmental management and strategic consulting.
Remi was formerly a founder and the CEO of Tesselo an environmental technology firm specialised in geospatial intelligence applied to climate change.
He also founded Zendagui a data-science boutique specialized in serving customers in emerging and frontier markets in the MENA region.
Remi is versatile in 6 languages. He holds a MBA from ESSEC business school and a master in computer science from La Sorbonne University.
Enrique Jose Garcia
Africa
Alberto Castillo
Alberto Castillo Aroca is a Program Manager and Artificial Intelligence (AI) expert at 3iS, where he leads initiatives to enhance decision-making, coordination, and the response capacity of humanitarian actors in crisis-affected regions. His work centers on integrating global standards, AI and digital solutions to strengthen crisis response and improve outcomes for vulnerable populations.
Alberto has extensive experience in humanitarian operations, needs assessments and conflict analysis, particularly within the health sector and across the Americas and Africa. He has focused on supporting indigenous communities, refugees, migrants, and victims of armed conflict, providing tailored assessments and solutions to address their specific challenges and needs.
Alberto has collaborated with international organizations such as OCHA, UNDP, and WHO/PAHO. He is also deeply familiar with the Health Cluster system within the Humanitarian Program Cycle (HPC) and is recognized as a Global Expert on the JIAF 2.0 methodology. He holds a degree in Economics and a Master's in Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, and is fluent in Spanish and English.
Habtamu Gulilat
Habtamu Gulilat, a senior information management officer at 3iS since February 2020, has over 26 years of expertise in GIS, remote sensing, information management, monitoring, evaluation, and research. He has a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions across government, private, non-governmental, and UN sectors. His career includes deployment to the Protection Cluster Ethiopia (February to June 2020), the ESNFI Cluster Ethiopia (until February 2022), and, since March 2022, the Housing, Land, and Property (HLP) Working Group within the Protection Cluster Ethiopia.
Prior to joining 3iS, Habtamu spent 22 years in various roles, including 10 years as a GIS specialist at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Ethiopia. There, he contributed to humanitarian projects for internally displaced people, refugees, and host communities, conducting GIS, GPS, and mobile data collection tool training under USAID-funded initiatives.
An expert in geodatabases, GIS applications, web mapping, and advanced tools like ArcGIS Online and Pro, Habtamu excels in data visualization using Power BI, Tableau, and GIS dashboards. He is proficient in online data collection tools such as KoboToolbox, Survey123, ONA, and CommCare, and possesses strong knowledge of Remote Sensing applications, including Climate Engine. Recognized with ESRI’s Special Achievement in GIS Award in 2012, he supports humanitarian sectors including Shelter and NFI, protection, WASH, education, and health clusters.
With a master’s degree in Geoinformatics and extensive training in knowledge management and communication, Habtamu specializes in Humanitarian Needs Overview and Response Plan preparation, cluster methodologies, and humanitarian reform processes. He thrives in collaborative environments, advancing organizational missions through his technical expertise and dedication.
Yodit Ayalew
Yodit Ayalew joined 3iSolution in August 2023 as an Admin, HR and Procurement Coordinator in Ethiopia. Prior to her current position, she worked The Fred Hollows Foundations as an Operation Officer and MSF Spain as an Administrative and HR Supervisor in Ethiopia.
She holds a master’s degree in business & administration management and a bachelor’s degree in business & administration management both from Addis Ababa University. she speaks English & Amharic.
Samson Demissie
Samson Demissie is a highly skilled Information Management Officer (IMO) and GIS Analyst with over 10 years of experience in the development and humanitarian aid sectors. He specializes in managing and analyzing complex data, interpreting quantitative information, and collaborating with diverse teams to support effective decision-making. With a strong passion for utilizing his technical expertise in GIS and information management, Samson plays a key role in advancing humanitarian efforts and promoting sustainable development initiatives.
Before joining 3iSolution, Samson contributed significantly to UNICEF's WASH cluster, where he led data collection, analysis, and dissemination efforts during drought response initiatives. He excels in designing and managing databases, developing insightful geospatial analyses and maps, and producing comprehensive, data-driven reports. Samson is also committed to capacity building, delivering training sessions to empower individuals with the critical information management skills necessary for successful humanitarian response.
Fluent in English, Amharic, and Afan Oromo, Samson holds an MSc in Geomatics, an MA in Project Management, and a BSc in Geoinformatics.
Tesfamariam Damte
Tesfamariam is a highly skilled GIS and Remote Sensing Specialist with a strong foundation in software engineering. He excels in handling and analyzing large, complex datasets, demonstrating expertise in data analysis, big data processing, database management, software development, cloud computing, and machine learning.
Prior to joining 3iS, Tesfamariam served as an Information Management Associate at iMMAP Inc., where he provided support in developing information management products for various UN clusters, INGOs, NGOs, and government organizations. He is dedicated to delivering accurate and reliable work that meets specific requirements.
Tesfamariam holds a Master's degree in Software Engineering and a Bachelor's degree in Geoinformatics. He is fluent in English and Amharic.
Birhanu Kifle
Birhanu Kifle is currently working as a Junior Information Management Officer at 3iSolution Ethiopia, a position he has held since January 2024. With over 12 years of experience in Information Management, GIS, and Remote Sensing technologies, he has cultivated a robust skill set in humanitarian coordination and emergency response. Before joining 3iSolution, Birhanu worked as an Information Management Associate for iMMAP Inc. and was deployed to the UNHCR as an Information Management Officer for the Protection Cluster in the Amhara region. His previous roles include working with the IOM as an Information Management and GIS Assistant for the CCCM cluster in Dire Dawa, as well as serving as a Geospatial Information Analyst at the Information Network Security Agency in Addis Ababa.
Birhanu holds a Master’s degree in GIS and Remote Sensing and a Bachelor’s degree in Geography, both obtained from Dire Dawa University in Ethiopia. He is proficient in English and Amharic, enhancing his ability to communicate effectively in diverse environments. His extensive background equips him with the expertise necessary to support information management initiatives across various humanitarian contexts, demonstrating his commitment to leveraging technology for effective data management and analysis.
America
Jeffrey Villaveces
Jeffrey Villaveces is Regional Director for Latin America within 3iS. As such he is responsible for work in current ongoing and recent and future projects in Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Chile, Costa Rica and other countries in the region. Jeffrey worked 15 years in United Nations OCHA, where he had a number of information management roles for OCHA in Colombia, Panama, Haiti, Central African Republic, Iraq and Yemen. He worked as Chief Information Officer in the UN Mission for Emergency Ebols Response (UNMEER). Jeffrey's goals in 3iS are to apply innovation and technology to improve humanitarian and development information management, expanding networks with private sector and NGO partners to make 3iS a hub for projects in the region.
Xitong Zhang
Xitong is a project manager for the EVIDEM Consortium. Before this position, she was the senior information manager and analyst project lead, based in Bogota, Colombia.
Prior to that, Xitong was an information management officer seconded to OCHA in Venezuela and Panama. She has over 10 years of experience in data analysis and information management in the humanitarian sector. Prior to joining 3iS, she worked with iMMAP as a project manager and senior information manager, ICRC as a data administrator and with OCHA as a data analyst based in Colombia.
Xitong holds a Master's Degree in Journalism from the University of Rosario and a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Santo Tomas in Colombia. She is fluent in Spanish, English, and Chinese.
Ivan Contreras
Professional in International Relations and Urban Development
Dynamic and versatile professional with expertise in socio-economic research, project formulation and management, and the analysis of complex data. Proficient in using logical frameworks for project design, managing indicators, and conducting both primary and secondary data analyses using programming tools. My experience spans writing comprehensive technical reports, conducting investigations, and developing innovative solutions in the fields of social management, territorial planning, and humanitarian action.
Recognized for my honesty, responsibility, and dedication, I approach challenges with a results-oriented mindset and a commitment to achieving impactful outcomes. I specialize in addressing social and territorial issues through data-driven decision-making and strategic planning.
With a strong foundation in research and analysis, I am ready to contribute to projects that drive sustainable and inclusive urban development.
Andrea Gavidia
Antonio Miranda Melgar
Social professional and agronomist specialized in rural development, with additional studies in disaster risk reduction, sustainable development, governance, public policies, leadership for global competitiveness, and higher education.
With extensive experience in public policy management for human development, he has been actively involved in disaster management and humanitarian assistance for 15 years. During this time, he has conducted over 30 frontline humanitarian missions, implementing all on-site humanitarian protocols and protection standards agreed upon by the IASC, with a focus on vulnerable populations. He is an expert in information management, response coordination, needs assessments, and the Sphere Handbook, among others. Since 2024, he has been a consultant for 3ISolution.
Lilia Alford
Professional in public accounting with more than 20 years of experience in Financial Auditing and Tax, Certified as SAP FI Consultant. Written and Spoken English. High experience in Personnel Management. The ability for interpersonal relationships, Skills in communication.
Mariana Valencia
Nutritionist Dietitian with more than 10 years of expertise in public nutrition and adept information management in Food Security and Nutrition. With a robust background in coordinating, developing, and analyzing food security and nutrition assessments, contributing to the generation of evidence and identifying geographic and population gaps attributed to food insecurity and malnutrition.
My experience extends to working in vulnerable communities affected by humanitarian emergencies.
With a proven track record in strategic information management by employing tools such as Stata, Microsoft Excel, Kobo, Power BI, and Tableau. These tools have been pivotal in guiding timely decision-making processes. As a seasoned Project Manager, both technically and financially, well known as a flexible professional, with strategic thinking, and an unwavering focus on achieving results. Extensive teamwork skills and ability to perform under pressure further underscore my commitment to excellence.
Paola Bermeo
I am a highly skilled Graphic Designer with a strong focus on achieving objectives and promoting teamwork. I graduated from the Universidad del Cauca. I have more than ten years of experience. I have a broad skill set, including web page design, app design, corporate image design, and page layout. I enjoy mentoring and giving advice to startups in the IT sector. I am passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, creativity, technology, and continuous learning.
Erik González
I am a Social Worker and Master in Social Intervention with emphasis in Post-Conflict and Peace from the University of Antioquia, with extensive experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) and Information Management (IM) processes of social projects. I have worked with various public, private and international cooperation organizations, mainly in projects aimed at children and adolescents (NNA), LGBTI people, migrant population, peasant organizations and women's organizations in Medellin and Antioquia.
Paola Rios
I am a senior economist with over eight years of experience across academia as well as the development and humanitarian sectors. I hold an MSc in Economics with a specialization in Growth and Sustainability from Tilburg University. My expertise includes data collection, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and I have worked as an international consultant, researcher, and lecturer.
In my role as an Information Management Expert (IME), I collect and analyze data to monitor armed conflict, migration, and natural disasters, providing actionable insights to inform stakeholders. I also support advocacy initiatives and lead training sessions on information management for Forum organizations in Colombia.
Sandra Valencia
Social communicator with over 15 years of experience in community work, information management, and context analysis. Knowledgeable in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Participatory Action Research (PAR), as well as other areas of participatory research and planning. Skilled in contextual analysis from a community perspective and transforming findings into effective communication tools.
Extensive experience in data analysis, monitoring, and information processing, as well as coordinating projects that require designing data collection instruments and strategies for processing and presenting information, particularly in community support and capacity-building processes.
Liliana Hilarion
I am Liliana Hilarión Gaitán, a health sciences professional with 10 years of experience. I have postgraduate training as a specialist and master in public health, with emphasis in research, management and project administration.
I am a focal point for health information and humanitarian emergencies of armed conflict and disasters in 3iSolution. My passion is to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life and health equity of vulnerable populations, through the generation and dissemination of knowledge, the training of human talent and the management of projects with social impact.
Yuri Roldan
Certified Public Accountant with expertise in the application of international and local standards, process optimization, recording of accounting operations, cost management, and proficiency in accounting software such as Dynamics, SIIGO, and HELISA. Skilled in payroll management, social security payments, accounts receivable and payable, reconciliations, and advanced Excel. Solid knowledge of office tools and strong analytical abilities.
A highly adaptable and eager learner, I am responsible, proactive, and organized, with excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills. I am committed to personal growth and have a strong interest in environmental care and sustainability.
Jenny Beltrán
Geological engineer with a postgraduate degree in Environmental Management and Applied Geomatics, recognized for expertise in remote sensing, satellite image processing, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). She has led projects focused on disaster risk management, climate change adaptation, thematic cartography, environmental impact studies, and management plans. Currently, she works as a GIS Analyst at 3iSolution, where she leverages advanced skills in data analysis and geospatial information, contributing to evidence-based decision-making.
Brigitte Santofimio
Dedicated and knowledgeable Corona Specialist with a proven background in effectively managing and mitigating challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Leveraging a multidisciplinary skill set, I am adept at developing and implementing comprehensive strategies for disease prevention, public health education, crisis management, and community outreach.
By staying informed about the latest developments, guidelines, and best practices, I am committed to fostering safer environments and contributing to the well-being of individuals and communities.
Dedicated and knowledgeable Corona Specialist with a proven background in effectively managing and mitigating challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Leveraging a multidisciplinary skill set, I am adept at developing and implementing comprehensive strategies for disease prevention, public health education, crisis management, and community outreach.
By staying informed about the latest developments, guidelines, and best practices, I am committed to fostering safer environments and contributing to the well-being of individuals and communities.
Juan Alberto Niño
Alberto is a degree-holder in Education with a specialization in Computer Science and Information Systems Management. With over 20 years of experience, he has taught a diverse range of students in computer science across various levels, primarily in educational settings managed by religious organizations.
He has been instrumental in developing innovative curricula and workshops on internet safety and responsible social media use. Alberto has also created educational software and provided consulting on technology integration in both educational and private sectors.
His strong assertive communication skills enable effective interaction with colleagues and partners, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Alberto is dedicated to enhancing his educational practices and continually exploring new ways to integrate technology into learning.
Lida Acosta
Liliana Carvajal
Liliana is a GIS Analyst at 3iSolution Colombia. She is an architect and regional planner. Before joining 3iSolution, she worked with iMMAP, OCHA, MSI, UN-Habitat and the American Red Cross. She was also a college professor of architecture and urban planning.
Liliana holds a Master's degree in Regional Planning with a concentration on Social, Policy and Community Planning from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Universidad de los Andes in Colombia.
Liliana Castillo Higuera
Economist and International Business Professional and current student of the master’s in public policy at the Universidad de Los Andes. She has a diploma in data analysis and advanced skills in tools such as R, Stata, Microsoft Excel, as well as visualization tools such as Power BI and Tableau, and information collection and survey design software such as Kobo, ODK and ONA.
Liliana has over seven years of professional experience and has worked in the collection and analysis of information for decision-making, through the design of characterization instruments, analysis and processing of household surveys and large databases, and the monitoring of events related to armed conflict, peace building, sustainable development and the migration emergency. She has worked in distinct humanitarian organizations, in international cooperation scenarios and with government authorities.
Lina Orozco
Industrial Engineer with seven years of experience specializing in information management and data analysis within health and humanitarian settings, particularly in Emergency and Education in Emergencies projects.
Proficient in collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data from diverse sources, and creating key reports and documents to support evidence-based decision-making. Skilled in managing and analyzing indicators to ensure the quality and reliability of results presented.
Luis Fernando Viancha
Business Administrator with postgraduate studies in IT Management and a Master's in Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding (thesis in progress).
Extensive experience in enhancing the management capacity of territorial entities, having served as an Advisor to the Ministry of Education and regional education offices. Former Director of Educational Coverage for certified territorial education entities, with expertise in the technical and administrative supervision of educational services under state contracting parameters.
Specialist in information management within the education sector, with a focus on projects related to Regional Refugee and Migrant Response Plans (RMPR) and Humanitarian Response Plans (HRP/PRPC). Skilled in analyzing and correlating open data to support decision-making processes for communities and other stakeholders.
Mabel Aguirre
Board
Jean-Michel Voisard
Mr. Jean-Michel Voisard is an agribusiness specialist, with more than 3 decades experience in local and export food supply chains in developing countries. He has played a lead role designing and implementing innovative value chain initiatives for the World Bank Group and US Agency for International Development (USAID). Recognized by USAID as a thought-leader, his field work is the object of several USAID and World Bank best practice studies on value chain approaches, market systems transformation, women’s empowerment, inclusive digital solutions, extension and advisory services, scaling strategies, and private sector engagement. He brings to his development work his experience as a financial analyst and manager gained early in his career at Deloitte and a major Canadian food distributor, and more recently as financial reporting director at Cirque du Soleil, a global entertainment company.
Mr. Voisard has served as project designer, program manager, technical lead, and project director of USAID and World Bank initiative programs valued cumulatively at more than $400 million in Senegal, Mali, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ghana. His work has achieved lasting impacts, where local firms and farmer organizations have boosted their productivity, introduced high-value products and technical innovations, streamlined logistics and traceability systems, implemented quality management and certification, scaled up small business financing, and expanded trade.
His technical work is complemented by contributions to research and learning activities. He has led a World Bank Institute multi-country training seminar on agriculture export value chain competitiveness which convened global thought leaders who interacted with stakeholders from 15 African countries and was the basis of a later publication on the value chain approach. He is now a frequent speaker on USAID's Agrilinks platform webinars and has contributed to numerous USAID Global Learning and Evidence Exchange events (GLEE) and other industry learning events organized by associations, local authorities and multilateral organizations. He has recently published a peer reviewed research paper on the response of Senegal farmer organizations to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mr. Voisard is a Canadian Citizen graduated from Business school HEC Montréal, Canada and established in Washington DC, USA.
Eric D’Ortenzio
Eric D'Ortenzio is a medical doctor (M.D.), public health/epidemiology specialist in emerging infectious diseases and clinician in tropical medicine. He currently leads the Strategy and Partnerships Department at ANRS Emerging Infectious Diseases, a research agency of Inserm, where he drives scientific initiatives and strategic collaborations to address global health threats. Additionally, he serves on the board of the Global Health EDCTP3 partnership (EU-Africa) and is the scientific coordinator of AFROSCREEN project, a capacity-building project dedicated to genomic of emerging pathogens across Africa. He is also a clinician consultant in tropical medicine at the Bichat Hospital outpatient clinic in Paris (AP-HP).
With over 25 years of hands-on experience, Eric has worked in diverse settings across the globe—serving as a physician in France, the Central African Republic and French Guiana, a field coordinator for Médecins Sans Frontière in Côte d'Ivoire and Sudan, and an epidemiologist for Santé Publique France in Réunion Island. His leadership extends to heading the epidemiology research unit at the Institut Pasteur in New Caledonia and directing scientific efforts at the NGO Solthis. Prior to his current role, he was the scientific director of REACTing, an Inserm consortium focused on emerging infectious diseases.
Eric’s expertise spans primary healthcare, humanitarian aid, epidemic response, epidemiological surveillance, clinical research, and capacity building in resource-constrained environments. His contributions have been pivotal in shaping global public health strategies and interventions.
He holds an M.D. from the University of Aix-Marseille, with dual specialization in general medicine and public health and a Master Research Degree (MPH) in Epidemiology from Paris Sorbonne University along with advanced diplomas in tropical medicine and infectious diseases. He authored or co-authored more than 110 articles in international scientific journals on infectious diseases.
In 2021, he was honored with the title of Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur for his contributions to Covid-19 and global health.
Vincent Staub
Vincent Staub graduated from the Ecole Centrale de Marseille in 2000 (Master’s degree in Science and Engineering) with a specialization in spatial optics and remote sensing. He then worked for 8 years as a consultant for NASA and ESA (European Space Agency) on the International Space Station program. In parallel, he obtained an advanced university degree in International Relations (Centre d’Études Diplomatiques et Stratégiques de Paris) and published a book about Libya and the sub Saharan migrations as well as multiple photography reports. In 2010, he started a new career as humanitarian pilot in West and Central Africa flying for local airlines as well as for the United Nations. Vincent Staub is now a long-haul pilot for Air France and is involved in the operations of the NGO « Aviation Without Borders »
Gerard Gomez
Gerard Gomez has been serving in the humanitarian aid sector for 33 years. He has worked for Médecins sans Frontières from 1989 to 2002 in El Salvador, Mozambique, South Sudan, Chechenia, Haiti, and Sri Lanka. He further worked with various UN Agencies between 2002 and 2021, including the United Nations Office of Coordination of Humanitarian affair (OCHA) as regional director for Latin America and the Caribbean as well as for the Pacific region, and as a country director in Colombia, Burundi, while serving as a special senior humanitarian officer in Mali. He was also deployed with International Organization for Migration (IOM) to Colombia, in the coordination mechanism with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in response to the Venezuelan migration crisis.
He has experience in emergency preparedness and response, humanitarian coordination, crisis management, information management, analyses, advocacy, planning and logistic. He has worked in conflict situations as well as in climate-related crises including response missions to hurricanes, landslides, or floods, earthquakes or volcanic eruptions across the globe. He is currently retired from the United Nations.
Mr. Gomez holds a Master’s Degree in Logistics, and studied Anthropology at the Jussieu University in Paris.
Elise Temple-Boyer
Mrs. Temple-Boyer holds a PhD in Geography. She is a Social Geographer specialized in environmental issues, lecturer in the University Paris Nanterre at the Research Unit of LAVUE UMR CNRS Lab (National Center of Scientific Research).
Recruited in September 2009, she is currently the Co-Director of the master program on Water Management and Local Development (Master GEDELO).
Her research work took her first to Tunisia (2001-2006) to study the water and soil conservation. Since 2007, she had several missions in Mediterranean countries on vulnerability and water management (2006-2009), and in Kenya on water policy and territorialization (2013-2017).
Currently, she conducts research in France on urban river management, water issues, land governance, and landscape planning. She is especially interested in the relationships between actors, territories, and sustainable environmental resources.
Grégoire Poisson
Grégoire Poisson is an independent consultant based in Southern Africa with over 15 years of experience in private sector development and humanitarian assistance coordination in Asia, Eastern Europe, and Africa.
He has extensive experience in the design and implementation of highly complex and innovative programs, and a track record of driving impact and coaching large teams in difficult environments.
On the private sector side, he founded and managed an agribusiness consulting company, and developed marketing strategies for major agrifood firms. He has been on the board of several Agric companies and worked with the first investment fund focused on African agribusiness.
Mr. Poisson has an MBA from ESSEC Business School in France and post-master degree in Anthropology from Paris X.
Bruno Romagny
Bruno Romagny is a renewable resources economist, Director of Research (HDR) at the French National Institute for Sustainable Development (IRD, https://en.ird.fr/) and a member of the Population - Environment - Development Laboratory in Marseille (LPED, UMR 151 IRD – Aix Marseille University, https://lped.fr/?RomagnyBruno).
Bruno Romagny is currently deputy director of the IRD’s ‘Societies and Globalisation’ scientific department (SOC, https://www.ird.fr/societes-et-mondialisation-soc).
His research led him to work first in Ivory Coast (1997-2000) on the maritime fisheries sector, then in Tunisia (2002-2006) on water and desertification, and since 2003 on various issues in Morocco as part of a number of expert appraisals and multidisciplinary research programs carried out in partnership.
Between 2016 and 2021, Bruno Romagny was co-director of MediTer, the ‘Mediterranean Terroirs’ mixed international laboratory (LMI), based in Morocco (Rabat and Marrakech) and Tunisia.
Tshiamo Maseko
Tshiamo Maseko is an international lawyer, mediator and social activist.
She has spent many years working as an international lawyer across anglophone, francophone and lusophone Africa.
She started her career within Africa’s largest law firm ENS Africa in South Africa. She went on to work with the DRC government in improving their business enabling environment and working as the trade and bilateral investment treaty (BIT) lawyer drafting a model BIT for the Mozambican government. She spent the last two years working the legal and compliance counsel for one of Africa’s fastest growing energy and utility companies PowerGen Renewable Energy.
A polyglot fluent in English, French and Portuguese, her passion for transformation has compelled her “to be the change that she wants to see in the world” and establish what she a digital campaign Africans in Solidarity with the Victims of Boko Haram in South Africa and Levantar Vozes por Cabo Delgado: public awareness campaign in solidarity with the conflict in Mozambique, where she lived for many years.
