Giulio Coppi

Giulio is currently the Digital Specialist (ICT4P) in support of Norwegian Refugee Council operations worldwide, and Humanitarian Innovation Fellow at the Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs at Fordham University in NYC. Giulio has worked with humanitarian and human rights organizations for over 10 years, covering both field and HQ positions. He founded and leads an initiative for Open Source humanitarian Technology, and he is the promoter of the Humanitarian Blockchain Summit, currently at its second edition.

Guilio joined IARAN because of an interest in joining a community of forward looking humanitarians, and engaging in a critical discussion on the future of the humanitarian sector beyond the mandate of a specific organization

Sigrid Kühlke

Sigrid is currently a Thematic Expert for Forced Displacement, Migration and Social Protection for the African Continent at the European Commission, European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operation office. She has worked in the humanitarian sector for more than 17 years for different INGOs based in Germany and abroad. Lately she has helped develop a social protection system that can respect humanitarian and protection principles in conflict zones.

Matt Twilley

Matt is a Senior Business Leader with a wealth of experience in technology and corporate life. He is very focused on business solutions that make an impact for clients and uses the same mantra when working with the humanitarian sector.

He left the British Army in 1996 to learn how to be a civilian taking on various jobs including, Barman, Airline Steward, Hotel Concierge, Food & Beverage Manager and a Driving School Manager. Matt joined Vodafone as Learning & Development Manager in 2007. Ten years later, he was Vodafone’s Head of Consulting and Innovation for Middle East and Africa.

Matt became a IARAN Fellow, because he is passionate about making a real difference. He wants to bring in the private sector angle to NGO strategic thinking and use his background of consulting and innovation to support futures preparation.