Antonia is responsible for the day-to-day administration of Alliance2015, under the authority of the President and in cooperation with the Executive Board. She steers the development and implementation of the Alliance2015 multi-annual strategy, in collaboration with the Co-Chairs of the Implementation Groups and with the Executive Board’s advice, building the Alliance2015’s channels and relationships with key EU interlocutors and sector peers.

Antonia has been working over 25 years across a diverse range of humanitarian, development, peacemaking and peacebuilding issues in the not for profit sector; this experience includes extensive management, leadership and governance at strategic level, She has lived and worked in Afghanistan, Belgium (Brussels), Cambodia (Phnom Penh, Ratanakiri), India, (Kolkata), Indonesia (Jakarta), Switzerland (Geneva), Timor-Leste and the USA (New York) with many missions to other countries around the world.

Joanne provides support for all administrative aspects and ensures the smooth running of the office.  

Joanne joined Alliance2015 after a varied career in advertising, international media, new business and Corporate Social Responsibility. She has worked for many years as a freelancer and in the volunteer sector. She has a BA in Geography and Geology.  

Caterina works as a focal point for emergency programming, and links with nexus programming within the Alliance2015 organisational system, facilitating and boosting processes of preparedness planning and emergency response, information sharing and learning exchange across countries and members, thus contributing towards enhancing Alliance2015 impact with joint emergency, nexus, and development programmes. 

Since she joined in 2019, she has supported joint emergency preparedness and response activities of Alliance2015 members in different countries of operations, among which Ethiopia, Mozambique, Niger, and Ukraine. Caterina holds a Master’s Degree in North Africa and Middle East Studies and Migration. She brings 7 years of field-based programme management experience in countries such as Turkey, Greece, Tunisia, and in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

Martina joined Alliance2015 in July 2018. As Knowledge Management and Communication Lead, she works as a focal point for knowledge management and communication within the Alliance2015 organisational system, boosting its branding and influencing capacity, bridging data, experience, information and learning from the operation countries.  

She has over 10 years of experience in translation, communication and event management, and holds a M.A. degree in Translation Studies and an International Master in European Studies. 

Franziska is a staff seconded by the German Allliance2015 member, Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e.V. to the Alliance2015 hub in Brussels. She works as a focal point for resource mobilization and exploration of new partnerships for joint Alliance2015 initiatives. Franziska also represents the Alliance2015 within CONCORD, the European confederation of development NGOs and contribute there to the Funding for Sustainable Development (FFSD) workstream. Franziska holds Master’s Degrees in Social and European Sciences and brings 20 years of experience within the development sector, including country assignments in Burundi, Kenya and Mali.   

Giulia Bazziga holds a joint role working for the Alliance2015 hub and its member Concern Worldwide. She works as a focal point for resource mobilization and exploration of new partnerships for joint Alliance2015 initiatives. Giulia also represents the Alliance2015 within CONCORD, the European confederation of development NGOs and contributes there to the Funding for Sustainable Development (FFSD) workstream. 

Giulia brings 15 years’ experience in programme management, monitoring and evaluation and fundraising with a wide range of institutional donors. She holds a Master’s Degree in Human Rights and Conflict Management

Valeria is a (part-time) staff member seconded by the Italian Alliance2015 member, CESVI to the Alliance2015 Hub in Brussels. She is currently co-chairing the Alliance2015 Advocacy and Communications Group, leading the joint work on influencing EU decision-makers on the Alliance2015 multi-annual strategy, with a focus on humanitarian aid and the HDP nexus approach.

She is responsible for CESVI’s global advocacy in its humanitarian and development action at international, European and country levels. She brings 15 years of experience in designing and managing advocacy strategy development, policy dialogue with decision-makers and leveraging donors’ support on sustainable policies that respect human rights, gender equality, social and environmental justice. She represents CESVI in several coalition committees and leads processes such as the C7 and C20, civil society official engagement groups in the G7 and G20 fora. Economist with extensive experience in research coordination, she has also authored several publications for effective and evidence-based advocacy.

Veronika is seconded to the Brussels Hub from People in Need, a Czech member of the Alliance2015. She works as a focal point for resource mobilisation and exploration of new partnerships for joint Alliance2015 initiatives. Veronika holds a Master’s Degree in International Area Studies and has 5+ years of experience in NGO as well as the EU administration sector and diplomacy. Her primary focus is development cooperation in the Western Balkans region. 

Eleonora is an Italian national with an academic background in International Studies, Diplomacy, and International Security. She has developed international experience in Brussels, Milan, and Rome, where she contributed to EU policy monitoring, stakeholder engagement, and operational support for international NGOs. At the Alliance2015 Hub in Brussels, she plays an active role in advancing joint emergency and operational initiatives. Her responsibilities include coordinating cross-member meetings, managing data flows and internal communications, and supporting the implementation of collaborative workplans and events that bring the network’s strategic goals to life. Driven by a strong belief in collective impact, she helps strengthen internal knowledge-sharing and maintains accessible digital tools that enable meaningful collaboration across the Alliance. Her work is fuelled by a deep commitment to humanitarian values and a desire to contribute to a more equitable and resilient world. 

As Advocacy and Communication Assistant, Carla contributes to efforts that amplify Alliance2015’s mission to address global challenges through collaborative advocacy and impactful communication.

Originally from Belgium, Carla brings a strong foundation in journalism and political communication. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Spanish from the University of Stirling and a Master’s degree in Politics and Communication from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

With a passion for global development, effective storytelling, and cross-cultural engagement, Carla is dedicated to fostering meaningful connections and advancing Alliance 2015’s initiatives.