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MEET THE TEAM

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Kirsty Millar

Co-Founder & Director of Operations - 

Board Member

​Experienced HR professional with extensive knowledge of the full employment life-cycle, now  focusing on developing and implementing strategic plans, overseeing funding strategies, and ensuring efficient operational management for RYSE.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Abdallah Ahmed Ibrahim

Receptionist

A former RYSE beneficiary, now serving as receptionist, he plays a key role in welcoming and assisting visitors and supporting daily operations. His native Arabic and valuable first hand experience is essential for connecting with Arabic-speaking beneficiaries

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Goitom Ande Gebreslasie

Receptionist

A former RYSE beneficiary, now receptionist at the organization. He draws on his experience to welcome and assist visitors and support daily operations. His native Tigrinya is essential for connecting with Eritrean beneficiaries.

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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.

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Ahmed Gul

Content creator & Translator

As a content creator, he produces visual materials, including photos and videos, to support the organization’s communication and outreach. Former RYSE beneficiary, he also serves as a translator, helping Kurdish and Persian-speaking beneficiaries.

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