Mark Slezak
Mark is a humanitarian strategist working at the intersection of information, design and humanitarian/development systems. Mark has extensive operations experience supported by information design and strategic evaluation skills in conflict and natural disaster response environments. Mark has worked with a range of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). He collaborated with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations (UN). He designed humanitarian assistance operations in several countries. These include Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Guinea, and Ivory Coast. He also worked in Liberia, Indonesia, Yemen, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan. Additionally, he managed operations in Tajikistan, Nepal, and Sudan/South Sudan.
Craig Wiliams
Craig helps humanitarian agencies to gather, manage and analyze geospatial data and other information to assess the needs of crisis affected people, manage the distribution of humanitarian assistance and restore livelihoods in conflicts and natural disasters. He builds and leads teams, manages information platforms and advises senior leaders of the United Nations and relief agencies on the use of data and information.
Roxana Mullafiroze
Roxana is a humanitarian policy expert with 11+ years of experience in conflict-affected and displacement crises and at HQ level. Specializing in humanitarian data, needs analysis, and coordination systems, she has worked in donor organizations and international NGOs to strengthen evidence-based decision making in humanitarian responses. Roxana has led large, multi-stakeholder research portfolios and managed teams of analysts, GIS, and assessment specialists in complex environments. She brings a wealth of experience in applied social research, from nation-wide household surveys to focus groups in crisis-affected communities, as well as user research and multi-stakeholder consultation exercises. She holds a Master’s degree in Law and Diplomacy from The Fletcher School at Tufts University, with specialisations in humanitarian studies and international conflict resolution.
Aobakwe Samuel
Aobakwe is an environmental scientist working to integrate advanced tools to support informed decision making in environmental, humanitarian and development contexts. Her goal is to contribute meaningfully to both the scientific and policy communities, driving positive change for a sustainable future.
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