Meet our Team

A think and do type of organisation

At SwIdeas, we make things happen. Our team combines creativity, expertise, and hands-on experience to turn ideas into meaningful results.

We thrive on collaboration, innovation, and sustainability, and take pride in delivering work that leaves a lasting impact. With resilience, dedication, and a sense of responsibility, we bring both insight and action to every project, helping our partners and communities grow.

Meet the dream team

Abdallah Sobeih

LEAD ANALYST/MANAGING DIRECTOR
Works within the fields of community and business development.
Abdallah is SwIdeas’ founding managing director and the developer of SwIdeas operational model. He has extensive experience in project management for community development, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and inclusive education. He coordinates project conceptualization and execution and collaborates with diverse international stakeholders to develop innovative projects that bridge digitalization and social and environmental sustainability. His main interests and fields of work are economics for development, digital technologies, non-formal and informal education, sustainability, and diversity.
Julia Moreira

LEAD ANALYST/SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Works within the fields of environmental sustainability, ESG and climate change.
Julia is responsible for the development and the execution of projects through research, data analysis, and training delivery. She collaborates with the team and European partners to coordinate and develop project proposals, especially while integrating environmental sustainability. She is experienced in project coordination, organisation, and reporting.
Emily Hanna

PROJECT MANAGER/ TRAINING COORDINATOR & ERASMUS+ MOBILITIES
Works within the fields of socio-economic integration, human rights, empowerment of vulnerable groups and environmental sustainability.
Emily is responsible for the development and implementation of projects through applied research, analysis and training. She collaborates with the team, European and Swedish partners for the effective implementation of projects. She has experience in adaptive learning and inclusion, as well as in stakeholder outreach and engagement.
Lavinia Apicella

ANALYST/PROJECT MANAGER
Works within the fields of migration, socioeconomic inclusion, youth work, gender and entrepreneurship.
Lavinia is responsible for the development and implementation of projects through research, analysis and training. She also has experience in running mentorship programs, organizing events and conducting monitoring and evaluation activities, measuring the impact of projects on the local level, as well as developing project proposals. Her main interests and fields of work are within integration and employment, entrepreneurship, youth and women’s rights.
Merle Emrich

ANALYST/PROGRAMME OFFICER
Member of the technical team responsible for the development and implementation of projects.
Her main interests and fields of work are climate change and the intersection between environmental and social sustainability.
Kadi L. Bosnjak

EDUCATION & PEDAGOGY TECHNICAL ANALYST
(Affiliated Pedagogue)
Works in the fields of training and education in projects related to language learning.
Kadi has many years of linguistic experience in both teaching and translating.
Alexandra Toussaint

PROJECT INTERN
Alexandra has a strong background in research and advocacy work focused on advancing human rights and democratic values through her experiences in both international and civil society organizations. Her experience includes strengthening civil society organizations, supporting democratic processes, and building strategic partnerships across Europe and beyond. Her main interests and fields of work are human rights, civic participation, social inclusion and empowerment through education.