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Angharad Laing has worked in the field of humanitarian policy since 2003. The Executive Director of PHAP since its establishment in 2010, she is also a board member of the European Society of Association Executives (ESAE) and a member of the Steering Committee of ELRHA. Having previously worked in the private sector, she spent several years with the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research (HPCR) at Harvard University. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Harvard College and a master’s degree in public policy from the Harvard Kennedy School. 
Caterina holds a Master in International Affairs from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva, Switzerland where she focused on international trade law and cross-sectoral issues, namely human rights and environmental protection. She holds a BA in Political Science and International Studies from the University of Pisa, Italy. Before joining PHAP as Communications and Events associate, she worked two years in Geneva, Switzerland for international and non-governmental organizations alike in the humanitarian policy area. Prior to joining PHAP, she spent several months in Jordan, volunteering with local NGOs. 
Holding a Master of Politics and International Studies from Uppsala University, Sweden, Markus Forsberg has professional experience from UN institutions in New York and Geneva, the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels, and the Uppsala Peace Museum. In his studies he has focused on the intersection of human rights, sanctions, and democracy, and he conducted a field study in Sri Lanka to evaluate the impact of the EU’s trade measures against the country. 
Martin has devoted much of his career to humanitarian causes, with a solid experience in humanitarian protection, engaging State and non-State actors on humanitarian issues, and related fields (ICRC, Geneva Call). A member of PHAP since 2012, he has participated actively in the association's efforts to strengthen peer-to-peer learning and exchange, including by publishing articles on humanitarian principles and the importance of language in humanitarian action. He has also worked in election observation missions (EU, OSCE), one peace observation mission (TIPH), and worked in the private sector. His keen interest in the Middle East and North Africa arose during his studies at the Graduate Institute of International Studies, prompting him to study Arabic (two-year cycle, Amman and Damascus universities). In 2015 he obtained a Certificate of Advanced Studies in adult education from Geneva University. Bilingual French and English, he has a solid experience in managing associations and small businesses in Switzerland. 
Camille Karbassi has worked in the field of international relations, human rights, and humanitarian affairs since 2007. He holds a Master in International Law from the University of Panthéon-Assas and was ranked first at the Quebec Bar Exam. Before joining PHAP in March 2015, Camille was a Legal Attaché at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). He has also been working with several different NGOs and the UN on issues related to children’s rights, human trafficking, and the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals. 
Suranjana holds a Bachelor and a Master’s degree in Electronics Science from University of Calcutta, India. She has expertise working on a wide array of administrative tasks ranging from data interpretation, email and calendar management, payments processing, and online research. 
Eva holds a degree in Business and Management from Egerton University, Kenya. She has over six years professional experience in marketing where she focused on brand management and project management. She joins PHAP as an intern with an objective of gaining a deeper understanding of the different actors active in humanitarian work and how she can best put her professional experience to use in this sector. Passionate about the education of girls, she has previously volunteered in mentoring of young school girls in Kenya.
Manile is pursuing a Masters in International Business at the Business School of Lausanne, with a particular emphasis on sustainable development and innovation. He holds a Bachelor degree in Business Administration from BSL, with a focus on business ethics and international finance. Prior to joining PHAP, Manile worked for a global investment office in Geneva.
Elizabeth previously worked as an Associate with the law firm of Foley Hoag where she was a member of the Litigation Department and practiced in a range of areas, including international law, corporate social responsibility, and data security and privacy. Prior to this, Elizabeth was a Program Associate and Head of Curriculum Development with the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University where she worked on the international humanitarian law and policy portfolio. Elizabeth holds a J.D. magna cum laude from Suffolk University Law School, a M.A. in International Studies and Diplomacy from the University of London's School of Oriental and African Studies, and a B.A from Providence College.