TDI will be driven through an in-house team along with a network of recognised experts in diaspora engagement around the world. The inhouse team includes:
Kingsley, a Trinity College Dublin Economics and Politics graduate, has lived and worked in six countries. He served as IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland’s representative in Sydney for eight years, then spent 17 years as Worldwide CEO of the Ireland Funds, primarily based in Boston. A global voice on diaspora engagement, he is also a co-founder of The Diaspora Institute.
Martin holds a PhD from University College Dublin, where his research “Diaspora Strategies and Conflict Transformation” explored diaspora media, philanthropy, and politics. A former visiting fellow at UNU-MERIT, he is co-founder of TDI, a member of the Transition Assistance Practice Group at the Institute for Integrated Transitions, an adviser at the Networking Institute, and a board member of Ireland Reaching Out. A global thought leader on diaspora engagement, he is also a co- founder of The Diaspora Institute.
Loksan is a Diaspora Engagement Specialist with consulting experience across 30+ countries, working with the UN, governments, non-profits, and private sector clients. He hosts the Migration and Diaspora Podcast and serves on the Executive Leadership Council of the African Diaspora Network. He holds a BA in Economics from McGill University and an MSc in Public Policy and Management from SOAS, University of London, where he has also guest lectured.
Claire holds a master’s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Design. She brings a strong belief that aesthetic thinking simplifies complex ideas, an essential element in learning product design and strategy. Claire collaborates with clients to develop effective, tailored training solutions.
Harpreet has over 20+ years of experience in UX and graphic design. She has worked on Diaspora Engagement Programmes for over 10 years. She provides solutions for clarifying the academic, strategic and policy tools whilst specialising in instructional design.
Renske has 20+ years of corporate productivity, project and operations management experience within the education and technology sectors. With TDI, she is responsible for working with the clients, companies and coaches delivering the training programmes.
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