Independent Diplomat’s staff comprises experienced former diplomats, international lawyers and other experts in international relations. They have no allegiance or affiliation to other governments or institutions.

Independent Diplomat works with a broad network of individuals and organisations, including law firms and universities, who support and assist our work on a pro bono basis.

New York

• Reza Afshar, Executive Director
• Teale Harold, Policy Officer
• Nick Scott, Managing Director and Head of Development
• Marlene Spoerri, Director, Inclusive Diplomacy and Systems Change
• Michael Dobson, Policy Advisor
• Michael Centor, Senior Financial Advisor
• Leah Wawro, Director, Global Threats

Washington DC

• Ryan Allman, Latin America Director and Legal Advisor
• Sophia Petros, Policy Associate

Brussels

• Aisling Schorderet, Policy Adviser

London

• Karoliina Ainge, Associate Director, Cybersecurity and Technology
• Cat Evans, Director of European and African Affairs
• Tony Ripley, Policy Advisor
• Abdy Yeganeh, Policy Director

 Geneva

• Guillaume Charron, Geneva Director

 Dubai

• Mary Awad Menassa, Policy Advisor