WYSE Regional Ambassadors are based in 26 countries. They support and encourage emerging leaders to attend WYSE programmes and answer questions from prospective participants in their region.
For information about the WYSE programmes or support with making an application, please contact the WYSE Regional Ambassador nearest to you.
Ambassadors in Africa
5 ambassadors
Christian Boahen Obeng Accra, Ghana I work as a manager at an Organic and Fair Trade certified company in Ghana. I have a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Master of Philosophy in Crop Science (Agronomy) Degree from The University of Ghana… 
Lerato Kossie Cape Town, South Africa Participated in the Activate Change Driver programme in 2015. With the vast experience in outdoor experiential education and environmental awareness. I started facilitation in 1998 working in the… 
Metasebia Tolossa Kotu Addis Ababa, Ethiopia I am Metasebia Tolossa an architect and urban designer by profession. I am currently working as a project manager in construction and a part time lecturer in the Addis Ababa University. I feel passionate about WYSE because it is a training programme that empowers people… 
Patrick Achola Nairobi, Kenya I am the director of a local Charity called Spur Afrika which educates children and teens from slums so that they are able to break out of the vicious cycle of poverty and lead dignified lives. Attending Wyse supported me to rediscover myself and find balance in my life as a… 
Safianu Moro I am Safianu Moro, General Manager of Serendipalm Company Limited, an Organic and Fair Trade certified company in Ghana. I have a Master of Philosophy in Agricultural Extension Degree from The University of Ghana… 
Ambassadors in the Middle East
20 ambassadors
Alanoud AlGhanim I am Alanoud from Kuwait. I have a Bachelor Degree of Accounting from Kuwait University However, what I studied has nothing to do with what I'm currently doing! I'm passionate about volunteering and helping others to help themselves… 
Chen Bareket My name is Chen Bareket. I am 26 years old, from Israel. I am currently studying toward a BA in political science and sociology-anthropology at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. I am currently an intern at Israel parliament (Knesset) and involved in various social… 
Christèle Harrouk Keserwan, Lebanon Being a young girl with a lot of passion to change the world used to be a huge problem for me. I often felt powerless, different, misunderstood and was giving up on who I really am. The people and the context around me was changing me, and in a way making me lose my essence… 
Christelle Lahoud Al Saha, Lebanon My name is Christelle Lahoud, I am an architecture student inmy final year of studies. I am passionate about functional art and design, travel, blood donation and working with others to make the world a more positive place… 
Danah Al Bader My name is Danah and I am from Kuwait. I am a university student, majoring in International Relations. Defending human rights and making the world a better place is something I’m very passionate about. Currently, I am an active member in an NGO and a theater actress… 
Dina Ariss Liverpool, United Kingdom I am from Syria, after I finished my degree at Aleppo University, I moved to the UK to complete my masters degree and experience new culture. My time in the UK has allowed me to meet interesting people from different cultures and backgrounds… 
Doha Faraj Beirut, Lebanon I come from a teaching background I used to teach math and chemistry for 2 years. But Now, I work as a project manager of MOB-Art that works with Syrian refugees and underprivileged Lebanese children… 
Eliesh Sahyoun I am a consultant in sustainable development, graduated from the Ecole Polytechnique Federal de Lausanne (EPFL). At this moment, I am finishing my studies in diplomacy and negotiations at La sagesse and Paris Sud XI Universities… 
Ghadeer Ali I am very passionate about life and living it fully, counting the laughs and smiles. I am a marketing specialist at LOYAC, I love painting and yoga as they are my windows of expression. I was very fond of WYSE from day one for it is an exceptional leadership experience that… 
Ghadir Qawariq Ramallah, Palestine I am from Ramallah, Palestine. I have a BA in Business Administration from North Cyprus and I am currently working in an environmental NGO. I have a passion for protecting our planet. WYSE was a magical, unique experience where I met amazing friends from all around the world… 
Hanaa Shamseddine Beirut, Lebanon I’m an economics graduate from the Lebanese International University. I’m currently the Administrative Officer at LOYAC Lebanon, an NGO that empowers youth. Seeing someone improving and moving… 
Hawraa Fawzi AlQallaf I’m a student at Kuwait University majoring in Microbiology and Forensic Science. I also volunteer locally and internationally, helping people in different ways. Recently I became a certified leadership coach in the gulf countries where I am able to share what I learned at WYSE… 
Johnny El-Hage Beirut, Lebanon I am an event planner in profession, with passion for theater, with interest in discovery, with a trait of curiosity, with attention to blogging, with a drive for entrepreneurship, and with a duty for social activism. I am a dreamer. I am a doer. 
Jonatan Alkobi Hod Hasharon, Israel 22 years old, left wing poitical activist, coach and an educator. Currently managing the labor party branch in Hod Hasharon. 
Khatchig Ghosn Beirut, Lebanon Hello, My name is Khatchig Ghosn and i'm a social work graduate. I love chasing sunsets, traveling and reading books (Sometimes). I attended WYSE ILP in 2017 and I can say that it's one of a kind… 
Marina Triner Jerusalem, Israel My name is Marina Triner. I was born in Ukraine, and grew up half the time in Israel and half the time in San Diego. I currently live in one of the most interesting cities in the world: Jerusalem. In Jerusalem, I work with Arabs and Jews to build trust and come to mutual… 
Perla Mansour Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon Being an architect, I have always been passionate about sustainable development in its environmental, economic and social dimensions. WYSE taught me that resilience must first come from deep within. A self-sustained person with a continuously evolving personality couldn’t but… 
Safaa’ AlAwadhi Bayan, Kuwait I work in the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research as a research associate and have a great passion for painting and singing. I work to find the connections between the sciences and the arts. I have participated and volunteered in a number of leadership and youth development… 
Safwan Salah I am from Hebron, Palestine. I graduated from Bethlehem University with a major in accounting and minor in marketing. I have worked in various roles in the banking industry and sales. In 2014, I enrolled in WYSE to improve myself… 
Suad Al Asfoor I’m a dental student studying at the University of Leeds in England. Prior to joining WYSE most of my goals were academic. Now, I feel like I have a social responsibility towards youth in motivating them and helping them reach their goals. WYSE was an outstanding experience… 
Ambassadors in Asia and Oceania
23 ambassadors
Alma Costa Kuningan Timur, Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia Timorense, Milanista. Living in Jakarta, hold Bachelor degree in Philosophy and Teology, Master in International Relations. Experienced in teaching and coaching. Passionate about soccer, using soccer… 
Aneeba Rashid Lahore, Pakistan Experienced Book Writer with a demonstrated history of working in the science education industry in Pakistan. Skilled in Lecturing, Editing, Public Speaking and sustainable development goals… 
Arjun Sapkota Kathmandu, Nepal I am currently studying Economics and leading an organization - Dynamic Youth Nepal as a Founding President for advocating the rights and needs of the underprivileged and marginalized children and young people… 
Christine Yeung Melbourne, Australia I believe that in order to facilitate change at a global level, I have to discover my true purpose and be a leader to myself first. As my favorite poet Rumi said “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted… 
Clara Banken Damauli, Nepal I was born and raised in multi-cultural Berlin, Germany. From a young age I develop main passion for traveling, discovering places and meeting new people. Over the past 6 years I have been living and… 
Fareed Ullah My Name is Fareed Ullah. I graduated in civil engineering from Islamabad and earned a Masters degree in international relations from the University of Peshawar. I am founder and Executive Director of Participatory Rural Development Society (PRDS) – a national NGO working for… 
Harsh Agarwal Harsh is a public policy consultant and has worked with several national and international development organisations, including the Planning Commission of the Government of India. He is also a Co-founder of an anti-ragging (bullying) organisation called CURE (Coalition to Uproot… 
Luzabelle Hounsome I Live in Bristol, UK but am originally from Auckland, NZ. I currently work as an Associate in Public Sector Pensions (but no, you can not ask me about your pension!) My love of working with young people came about in high school and from this time I was involved in many… 
Manmohan Singh New Dehli, India Manmohan has over 10 years of experience ranging from Leadership Development, Systemic Change, Start-ups, and non-profit management. He has worked with local, regional, national and international institutions like, WHO, UNICEF, MSF, PRATHAM and KEF… 
Mohit Jain Janakpur, Nepal Mohit has been currently pursuing Bachelors of Commerce in Kirori Mal College, Delhi University. Over three years, he has been involved in foreign students association where students from all around… 
Muhammad Barkat Ali Khan I am from Pakistan and I love to work and learn in a cross cultural environment. I Participated in ILP 2013 Japan, it was a great learning experience with Wyse. Professionally I am having two types of engagements I am working full time with Higher Education Department and I am… 
Murtuza Ghiya Mumbai, India After ILP, which provided a safe sounding space, he had more clarity about his goals, strengths and weakness. He went on to become a Governing Council member of ACEE ( Academic College of Emergency… 
Neha Bhatia Mumbai, India With over 10 years of total work experience in the corporate and non-profit space, Neha is currently associated with Gandhi Fellowship, a youth leadership program in India. She is enthusiastic about working with people to help them explore their dreams and passions in order to… 
Norman Leung I am an Australian born Chinese traveler who has found a home in Singapore. During my travels, I have been blessed to meet and work with people from different backgrounds whether it is on the tennis court or in the corporate world… 
Noshan Bhattarai I am currently working as an Environmentalist for the cement industry in Nepal. I also work freelance for consulting companies, GO’s, and NGO’s. My expertise is in Good Governance, Transformational Social Mobilization, Participatory Planning Approach and Community Development… 
Pallavi Gandhalikar I am Pallavi Gandhalikar, an adventure loving, daring and passionate young woman. I have been involved with different organizations that are working in the field of Education, Peace Building and Youth leadership like Play for Peace, Saathi, World Vision, Doorstep, I DISCOVER I… 
Parwiz Habib Kabul, Afghanistan Parwiz Habib studied economics at Aligarh Muslim University in India and pursued his masters in post-war recovery studies at the University of York in the UK. He has worked as a professional member of the World Trade Organization Unit in Ministry of Commerce and Industries of… 
Piyush Aggarwal New Dehli, India I’m a researcher cum curious entrepreneur by profession and am passionate about social development. I work in the designing & development of low-cost assistive tools and technologies to address grand challenges… 
Saloni Thakur Hyderabad, India I’m currently working as a Consultant in Deloitte Consulting. I’m passionate about photography and have experienced across genres like lifestyle, wedding and travel photography. I have a knack for… 
Samia Ahmed This is Samia and I shout from Bangladesh. I hope to complete my undergraduate level of education this year. Time will only tell what I do next but I hope I can be with WYSE all my life. Being in ILP last year I made an entry into a global family… 
Stefan Fothe I am German by origin, now living in Melbourne, Australia where I work as a Learning & Development Manager for a Consultancy firm. I attended WYSE ILP in Japan and am eager to spread the word about this marvelous opportunity to learn about yourself, your approach to life as well… 
Sugandha Munshi Patna, India Presently I am working as a Gender Specialist in the International Rice Research Institute in India; working intensively with women farmers. In the last 8 years I have worked with government bodies and both national and international organizations in India, focusing on policy… 
Tasneem Kakal Mumbai, India Tasneem Kakal is a student of Sociology - Economics at St. Xavier's College. She likes working with different projects which work towards social change. Her passion for community development was fuelled when she saw the influences of a capitalist framework in the Indian context… 
Ambassadors in North America
2 ambassadors
Jaime Gomez Jaime is an experienced educator now teaching at an international school in London. He has over 15 years of teaching practice in Colombia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. He was born in Colombia and has lived in London for the past three years… 
Llaura Garcia My name is Llaura Garcia. I graduated with a BA in Political Science with an emphasis in Global Affairs. I work as a Development Officer at California State University. While my focus is building relations and planning events for alumni, –my passion is international relations… 
Ambassadors in Europe
21 ambassadors
Agata Sivokhin London, United Kingdom After graduating from Cass Business School and attending WYSE ILP in 2012 I followed my dream of building a business around my passion. I am now running Dance and the City - a London based Dance Company, which offers tuition, entertainment and corporate learning & development… 
Amalia Vazquez-Añon Abizanda Valencia, Spain Amalia fell in love with WYSE, because she also believes in the power of human authenticity. She has a dream: be part of a school that teaches kids and people to love themselves as they are. Amalia… 
Berrin Bas Istanbul, Turkey I am passionate about WYSE as I truly believe that we can all contribute to positive change in the world. WYSE provides people with a unique opportunity to discover what could be their contribution and how they can realize it… 
Biran Yılancioglu Istanbul, Turkey Biran has worked as a passionate HR consultant, trainer, facilitator and coach (CPCC, ACC) who would like to contribute individuals and organizations development journey. She is an experienced leadership training facilitator&trainer, learning&development and talent project… 
Chirag Mehta London, United Kingdom I am a computer programmer working in the finance industry in London. My interests span from being an avid guitar player, to poetry, stand up comedy, psychology and self-improvement. To offer my services to good causes, I have worked in Kenya at orphanages and have helped… 
Christoph Colling Munich, Germany I am a physician living in Munich with a special interest in holistic health care, including aspects of mindfulness and coaching. In these times of transition with all the challenges we are facing on earth, I believe WYSE plays a key role in the process of change by empowering… 
Dario Caregnato Rome, Italy I am a warrior. A peaceful warrior. I fight for evolution, my weapons are my brain and my empathy. Relentless, eclectic and curious, I work as a freelance trainer & consultant for both companies and individuals in digital marketing/project management… 
Eduardo García Madrid, Spain I studied architecture and currently work in a Technology company. I have always thought in a global way, in everything I have done in my life. That way of thinking made me attend Wyse ILP in Italy, where I found a wider vision for everything in my life, about myself and about… 
Ellie Willitts London, United Kingdom After a year travelling and experiencing the many diverse cultures of the world, I returned to London to study an MA in Global History. My interest in cultures and people led me to supplement this with the study of Spanish and Japanese languages… 
Emma Rees London, United Kingdom My name is Emma and I am a teacher. As well as teaching in the UK, I have also been involved in numerous educational projects oversees. Completing the WYSE International Leadership Programme, reinvigorated my passion and motivation to believe that a fairer, more harmonious world… 
Gabriela Gonçalves Ferreira Lisbon, Portugal My name is Gabriela and I am Brazilian/Portuguese, currently living in Portugal and working in Human Resources. I am a writer who started writing after I attended WYSE as a way of being more aware of the world that is around and inside me… 
Giulia Imbastoni Giulia studied philosophy and currently works in human resources. WYSE provided me with a chance to consider what was most important in my life and share this with the international learning community… 
Greta Antonini London, United Kingdom I was born in Rome, Italy, and I have been living in London since 2009. After working in the charitable sector for about 4 years, I became keen to gain greater awareness about myself and my role in… 
Lara Sibinelli Ballerup, Denmark I am a Brazilian national, currently living in Copenhagen and working with Voluntas Advisory. I have built an expertise in M&E of humanitarian assistance programs and Private Equity investments in… 
Lia Maragou Athens, Greece My name is Lia and I am from Greece. I lived in the UK for about 8 years and in August 2010 decided to return to Athens. I am now working as a Counselling Psychologist and Psychotherapist. 
Ryan Clarke London, United Kingdom I am a 19 year old student who lives in London. I am of Caribbean origin, however I have lived in London for the entirety of my life. Currently, I study law at the University of Warwick. Aside from my studies I play saxophone and volunteer… 
Sam van der Lugt Rotterdam, Netherlands I have a particular interest in how we all view the world in completely different ways, and though my perception of the world is probably different from yours, it isn’t any better or worse. I am passionate about gathering and sharing the views of others to raise understanding… 
Satenik Sargsyan Papazian, Armenia I accomplished my BA in Linguistics and am currently taking my MA in TEFL at the American University of Armenia. 
Simonetta Togliani My name is Simonetta Togliani, I live in Italy teaching yoga, but I was born in Eritrea, and my family has always liked travelling. This is why I think I found in Wyse something like a family. Because I grew up with different cultures, different religions, different languages, I… 
Stella Alexanyan Berlin, Germany I am a co-founder of an organization in Berlin that deals with conflict resolution and reconciliation. We bring together people from conflicting countries who are afraid to meet and discuss their problems, who often don’t have a chance to see the other side of the “fence”… 
William Wardlaw Rogers London, United Kingdom I am a better man for the time and space WYSE held for me during a point of transition. 'True Story' I founded to support the expression of 'Creative Social Responsibility' by individuals and organisations. 
Ambassadors in Central and South America
11 ambassadors
Alice Quintão Soares Lourdes, Brazil My name is Alice and I work in projects related to social innovation and social business, aiming to bring some change to the way things are done. I am deeply driven by the causes I believe in and I am very aware about my part in making it all happen… 
Daniela Gonçalves Ferreira My name is Daniela, I am a student of International Relations and I took part in the International Leadership Program of WYSE Italy in July 2015. WYSE is a life changer; I believe everyone should have the chance to pass through this amazing experience, you will not find some… 
Derson Lopes São Paulo, Brazil I have been spending all my life working to help people to be excellent. My current job helps me to do it, as professor and facilitator in two international companies. Besides that, I have been working leading volunteers in international short-term projects for 10 years… 
Elena Galofre Bogota, Colombia I believe there is a greater purpose in life and it is our mission to find it and fulfil it, I also believe in the good in people. I have been working in the corporate world for 7 years now and have always felt there was something missing… 
Lea Veras Sao Carlos, Brazil I am a person who fights for the causes I believe in. I am pragmatic whilst being flexible, energetic, and full of ideas and positivity. I genuinely like to interact with people – and learn from them. I am also a computational chemist and a non-formal education researcher whose… 
Mirna Castro Folco Mirna is a coach and group facilitator focused on sustainable development of people, institutions and territories. She has worked for eight years in NGOs and Government on education for conscious consumption, sustainability and citizenship… 
Mirta Aguirre I am passionate about traveling and discovering new cultures, that is why I hold a degree in International Relations and speak many foreign languages. I will soon start a master's degree in Europe. I am a consultant in educational debate and work in projects related to… 
Paula Antonietto Gomes Franca - SP, Brazil I am Paula a Brazilian woman of 29 years old. I am also the CEO of my family’s company which is specialized in inputs, footwear components and foot comfort. My main interest in life is to evolve - as a complete and harmonic person, just so I can be able to lead myself, my team… 
Pedro Mattosinhos Pedro Mattosinhos is a young Brazilian that is doing his masters degree in Economics and has a deep interest in reducing suffering in the world. He is involved in national and international projects concerning youth political participation, food security and social economics… 
Rafael de Melo Silveira Sao Paulo, Brazil I am passionate about life and all the great wonders that are out there in the world. I own a funeral home and I believe that even in my job there is joy, it all depends on the perspective you take. I try every day to comfort my customer’s families and to diminish their pain and… 
Verônica Mendonça da Silva My name is Verônica and I am an enthusiast about meaningful work. I have been taking part in the area of human rights in social projects aimed at youth since 2010. I didn't know back then but this work is taking me far on the journey to my purpose: to support life, celebrate…