Director of Administration
Ahmed Alabsi
ISOCARP Secretariat
Ahmed Alabsi has extensive experience in finance, management, and research & analysis. He is a Salesforce professional with multiple certifications and an associate member of CPA Australia. Ahmed holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from the University of Calgary, as well as a Master’s in Business Administration.
Graphic and Web Officer
Congress Coordinator
Maryte Litvinaite
ISOCARP Secretariat
Maryte is a Visual Communication Designer focusing on social impact projects in the area of Sustainability and Climate Action. She has joined ISOCARP in September 2021 as a Graphic and Web Officer for the annual ISOCARP World Planning Congress.
Communications and Admin Assistant
Akram Al-Qubati
ISOCARP Secretariat
Akram is our Communications and Admin Assistant. As a Salesforce professional, Akram brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role. He is passionate about city and regional planning and is committed to supporting ISOCARP’s global initiatives and member activities. He excels in facilitating effective communication, managing administrative tasks, and fostering member engagement.
Project Manager
Taliah Dommerholt
ISOCARP Institute
Taliah studied Environmental Policy and Science at Amsterdam University College and then went on to pursue an MSc in International Development Studies and an MSc in Urban Environmental Management at Wageningen University. Taliah is passionate about the intersection of sustainability and social justice, specializing in urban transitions, nature-based solutions, sociology, community mobilization, and environmental policy.
Project Manager
Yoann Clouet
ISOCARP Institute
Prior to joining ISOCARP in September 2022, Yoann worked for three years in the EU office of the Regional Council of Normandy in Brussels, where he was mostly dealing with projects and funding instruments linked with the EU urban and regional policie
Communication & Design Officer
Mariana Binder
ISOCARP Institute
Mariana joined ISOCARP in December 2023 to work on communication, dissemination and design across EU Horizon projects and Institute activities. She has a background in architecture and planning and holds a master’s degree in Urban Management. She is passionate about social justice and the promotion of diversity and inclusivity in cities.
NCC Conference Director ad interim
Eirini Margetousaki
ISOCARP Secretariat
Eirini is a political scientist, with a background in International, European and Regional Studies and an MA specialised in Governance and Development Policy from the International Institute of Social Studies. She joined us as a Communications and Engagement Officer, taking care of our messaging and connections with partners.
Project Manager
Tannya Pico
ISOCARP Institute
Tannya is an architect with broad practices in architectural design, urbanism, construction management, and academia. She is doing her PhD studies in Urban Governance and Development on the topic of the absorptive capacities of local stakeholders for the concept of Nature-Based Solutions in the Ecuadorian urban context
Project Manager
Samir Amin
ISOCARP Institute
Financial Administrator
Maja Paskalova-Utkovska
ISOCARP Institute
Project Assistant
Alice Jelmini
ISOCARP Institute
Alice joined ISOCARP in April 2023 to work across EU Horizon projects. She has a background in international relations and international development, with specialisations in Politics and governance of development and experiences in international organisations and NGOs. Her interests are urban development and planning and their interesections with environmental and social justice and sustainability. She has conducted various research projects in blockchain/digital governance and urban degrowth to explore innovative solutions for sustainable development.