MEET THE TEAM
Francesca Tavanti
Co-Founder & Director of Projects -
Board Member
Qualified interpreter and translator with extensive experience working in multicultural environments and considerable expertise in accompanying refugees throughout their integration journey. Currently fully dedicated to managing the RYSE projects.
Rachel Thornton
Funding & Strategy Coordinator
With over fifteen years of expertise in direct marketing and fundraising, she excels today as Funding and Strategy Coordinator. Her strong interpersonal skills and adaptability enable her to forge partnerships, secure funding, and maximize the organization’s impact.
Salwa Saba
Refugee Inclusion Officer
A qualified social worker, deeply committed to the cause of migrants and refugees in Luxembourg. A former RYSE beneficiary herself, she plays a key role in advancing projects, driven by a deep and nuanced understanding of the realities faced by those she supports. She is currently fully dedicated to the PrePAIR project.
Suzana Musie
NetWORK Officer
Currently training as a social worker, she has been committed since her arrival in Luxembourg to supporting refugees and facilitating their integration. A former RYSE beneficiary and a vital resource for the team due to her deep understanding of beneficiaries’ needs, she is currently dedicated to the NetWORK project.
Dana Jammoul
RecruitME Officer
An expert in coordination and leadership of associations dedicated to refugees, she applies her skills as the lead of the RecruitME project. As a specialized trainer, she combines the use of theatrical techniques with a structured approach to support the professional integration of RYSE beneficiaries.
Leyla Kandemir
IT & Admin Assistant
Computer science teacher undergoing a career transition. She brings valuable insight as a former RYSE beneficiary and plays a key role in the development of projects with her behind-the-scenes contributions, driven by a deep understanding of the needs of the people we support.