Miranda Kaiser is President of USAHello. Miranda graduated from the Yale Law School and is admitted to the New York and Montana bars. Miranda has held several legal positions, including having worked as deputy counsel for the Independent Inquiry Committee into the United Nations Oil-For-Food Program. She is President of the board of trustees of the Rockefeller Family Fund and has served on the following boards of directors: the Center for Investigative Reporting (1996-2002); the Women’s Commission for Refugee Women and Children (2005-2010); the Rockefeller Family Fund (2001-2013); the Rockefeller Brothers Fund (2006-2014); and the American Farmland Trust (2000-2010; Board Chair 2010-2014).
Jessica Marks is the founder of USAHello (formerly the Refugee Center Online). Jessica is passionate about building systems that support refugee self-efficacy. Jessica believes technology can play a vital role in the longer term integration of newcomers into our communities. Jessica has extensive experience working with refugees around the world, including serving as the programs manager for the African Immigrant and Refugee Foundation (AIRF) in the nation’s capital, teaching social studies and serving as a school counselor to refugees on the Thai-Burma border, and working with refugees from Tibet and Bhutan. Jessica’s expertise lies in refugee religious practices, religious intolerance in the USA, and rural refugee resettlement. Jessica has a Masters in Public Administration.
Pap is a writer and journalist of Senegalese origin naturalized Italian. Pap has always been concerned with raising awareness on the issue of immigration through his writing and his numerous collaborations with public and private bodies in Italy and around the world.
Michele is a member of the Order of Lawyers of Florence. He holds a Master of Laws (LL.M., cum laude) in American law and international law practice at Loyola Law School (Los Angeles, USA). For over 12 years Michele has been providing a range of professional legal services to corporate, private and family clients. He coordinates a complex and wide range of legal activities (such as JV, NDA, loi and other commercial agreements, licences, management and transfer of intellectual property) and facilitates cross-border business transactions.
Mark Adiedo is the Vice President for People and Culture and Chief Diversity Officer at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund. He has over 10 years of executive experience in the nonprofit sector, particularly in strategic human resource management and organizational development. He has worked with and consulted for nonprofit organizations focused on issues related to homelessness, sustainable development, displaced populations, and global humanitarian assistance. Mark holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, a master’s degree in Industrial Sociology from the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa, and a master’s degree in Human Resource Management from the Milano School of International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy at The New School.
Michela is a Programme Manager at EPIM – the European Philanthropic Initiative for Migration – where she coordinates the thematic cluster on Migration Governance. In 2024, she led a systemic mapping process aimed at identifying the key forces and dynamics shaping the migration system in Europe. She is currently working on developing the cluster’s strategy and corresponding grant-making framework, based on the evidence that emerged from the mapping process. After spending time living and working in Senegal and Ghana, Michela is now based in Brussels. She has gained experience in both the civil society and private sectors, focusing on migration, minority rights, climate change, and research. Michela holds a degree in Law and a Master’s degree in Cooperation and Development.
Gianmaria is a Professor of Comparative Law, Law & Technology, and Law & Art at the University of Turin, where he also served as Rector. He has taught European Union Law at UC Berkeley (USA) and has acted as a consultant for international organizations such as the IMF, the European Commission, the Council of Europe, UNDP, GIZ, and the ILO. His research focuses on art law and emerging technologies. Throughout his career, he has worked as a legal reform expert in China, Russia, Albania, Kosovo, Ukraine, and Vietnam. He has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the Université de Savoie.
Afaf is a special education teacher in schools in Turin and a lecturer in Intercultural Pedagogy at the University of Turin. Her academic and teaching work focuses on promoting anti-racist and decolonial approaches to education. She is a Fellow of Teach For Italy, a program dedicated to addressing educational inequality in the country. Alongside her commitment to education, Afaf is actively involved in public life and is currently serving her fourth term as a municipal councillor in the town of Castelbaldo, in the Veneto region. She holds a degree in Philosophy from the University of Padua and brings a deep passion for education and critical thinking to her work.
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Susanna has over fifteen years of international experience in development cooperation and the nonprofit sector, gained both in Italy and abroad. Throughout her career, she has specialized in project analysis, planning, monitoring, and evaluation, and has led cooperation and capacity-building initiatives in North Africa and the Balkans on behalf of Italian institutions and European agencies. She holds a degree in Political Science and two master’s degrees — one in Diplomacy and one in Human Rights — with a specific focus on rights and migration. Driven by a deep passion for inclusion and social impact, Susanna is committed to building bridges between people, cultures, and opportunities, firmly believing that real change begins when every voice is heard and valued.
Na.dia has Italian-Yemeni roots and is passionate about the rights of migrants, refugees, and women. She holds a degree in Law and a master’s degree in Human Rights and Conflict Management. In recent years, she has worked in legal research, focusing on international law, women’s rights, and migration law, and has promoted research projects on the geopolitics of the MENA region and on project management. Nadia has collaborated with NGOs, research institutes, and universities, including the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies. From a young age, she has believed that mutual listening and participation are essential tools for building inclusive relationships. Through her professional and volunteer work, she is committed to creating spaces for encounter and recognition, fostering dialogue between individuals and communities at both the local and international levels
Valentina holds a degree in International Relations and European Studies and works in the fields of research, journalism, and legal consulting, specializing in migration studies and African studies, with a particular focus on Senegal. Her work ranges from analyzing and monitoring migration dynamics to producing research and journalistic content, contributing to the promotion of new narratives about diasporas and transnational realities. Convinced that listening and authentic representation can be powerful tools for social transformation, she directs her efforts toward highlighting the experiences and perspectives of diasporic communities. Her work embraces a vision of rooted cosmopolitanism that strengthens connections, solidarity, and shared imaginaries among people and cultures across borders.
Carla holds a master’s degree in International Relations and a postgraduate diploma in Reception and Integration of Asylum Seekers and Refugees. Since 2019, she has been working in the fields of migration and international cooperation, gaining direct experience in Italy, Ecuador, Ukraine, and Senegal. Her research has explored complex and diverse topics, including the Colombian armed conflict, the conditions of talibé children, and the intersections between gender, media, and representation. Carla firmly believes that no one should be left behind and dedicates her work to creating spaces where marginalized people and communities can be fully heard and valued.
Monica is a career consultant with solid experience in designing and implementing programs for social and professional inclusion. From the start of her career, she has focused on supporting vulnerable individuals, including refugees and people with migratory backgrounds, who face challenges in accessing the labor market. She believes that personal autonomy is key and works to create tailored pathways that enhance each person’s potential and meet their individual needs. Monica collaborates with universities, training institutions, and nonprofit organizations, both in Italy and internationally.
Estefany is passionate about teaching Italian as a second language (L2) and promoting intercultural mediation. Over the years, she has collaborated with schools, associations, and nonprofit organizations, focusing particularly on programs for migrants and women and coordinating an intercultural after-school program. Since 2022, she has served as a union representative, supporting domestic workers in protecting their rights, accessing training, and navigating digital and fiscal services. From 2023, she has also worked as a digital literacy trainer, helping people use technology more consciously and independently. Estefany is involved in international cooperation projects and serves on the board of Asiri ODV, an association founded by Peruvian second-generation immigrants, where she contributes to community outreach and facilitates discussions on topics of common interest. She continues to build connections between people, cultures, and institutions, believing that social change begins with recognizing and valuing every voice.
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