Dr. Michel supervises the social mapping activities on polarisation as well as project development. She previously worked at the European Institute of Peace, The European Forum for Urban Security, and the European Network Against Racism where she focused on the prevention of violent extremism, polarisation as well as discrimination. She holds a PhD from the University of Poitiers on Regional Policy and Territorial Governance.

Project Officer with management, implementation, and junior expert experience for European Commission projects. Giulio brings qualitative and quantitative research, policy analysis, and stakeholder coordination skills together with his interests in governance, security, and inequality. He has a Master’s degree in Political Economy of Late Development from The London School of Economics.

Data analyst with a proven track record of successfully designing and implementing diverse and challenging projects. Tatiana brings quantitative research methods, research design and statistics for social sciences skills, along with her interest in social inclusion and equality. She holds a dual Ph.D in applied economics from the University of Antwerp and the Tilburg University, with her research dedicated to topics related to social cohesion, diversity, identity and conflict.

Researcher and Policy Analyst with academic, NGO and Think Tank experience in a range of social issues including the involvement of civil society in the local economy, the socio-economic integration of women victims of war-rape, and political and electoral participation of minorities and women in specific social and political contexts. She has a PhD in Electoral Behaviour, Party and Party System Institutionalisation and a Masters Degree in International Relations from the Université Libre de Bruxelles.

External Relations Coordinator with experience in project development and fundraising. Nadine holds a master degree in International Migration from the University of Kent and has a keen interest in geopolitical and social issues. She strongly believes in the importance of the local level in developing solutions for current global challenges and has gained experience in both international and local organisations.