Board of Directors

Maria works for the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), as Head of Geneva office and UN Representative. In her current capacity, she advises human rights defenders from all regions, regarding different international advocacy initiatives.

Kelsi  works for Philanthropy Advisors as the Executive Director. She accompanies high net-worth individuals, foundations and the corporate sector in their strategic engagement in high impact and sustainable philanthropy.

Sima is a certified lawyer and a legal counsel for a semi-governmental organization which focuses on economic empowerment of marginalized groups in Palestine. She previously worked at several International organizations, tribunals & UN agencies, such as the International Criminal Court in the Hagues 

Marissa is an international criminal and human rights lawyer based in Washington, D.C. She works on strategic human rights litigation against abusive governments on behalf of victims of hostage taking, torture, extrajudicial killing and aircraft sabotage. 

As the Field Team Leader at the International Red Cross, he leads emergency field operations in Ethiopia, where there is currently a civil conflict.