Deputy Congress Director

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.

ISOCARP Secretariat Headquarters in The Hague:

Waldorpstraat 17
2521 CA The Hague
The Netherlands

Tel: +31 (70) 346 2654
Contact the ISOCARP Secretariat

Administration Manager

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.

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.

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.

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 Designer for the annual ISOCARP World Planning Congress.

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

Samir joined ISOCARP September 2022 to work across EU Horizon projects. He comes from a background in sustainable urban development and holds a master’s degree in Metropolitan Analysis Design and Engineering. He is specialised in urban policy, circularity, social justice and community mobilisation.

Financial Administrator

Maja Paskalova-Utkovska

ISOCARP Institute

Maja joined ISOCARP Institute in Dec-2022 as a Financial Administrator. She has extensive experience and knowledge of banking financial services industry, products, and solutions. She holds a university degree in Economics, department management. Still committed to learning, development and growth, she recently obtained Dutch Financial WFT and CDD Certificates.