Shira loves all things related to sustainability, water management and community development! A history geek, you can always talk her into visiting a museum. On her free days, you’ll find her jogging, doing yoga, or watching the latest episode of Game of Thrones

Avni is interested in gender gaps in development issues, particularly sanitation. She is an environmentalist at heart, loves the outdoors, including exploring new hiking routes, and has trekked extensively in the Himalayas. In her free time you can find her running or playing western classical pieces on the piano.

Meylin is a 2nd year MDEV student specializing in sustainability and development. She grew up in Peru and studied in California before coming to Geneva. She enjoys long walks, jogging when it's not too hot, reading fiction with a feeling of guilt because she should be doing class readings and other assignments, and sleeping."

Mira is a travel passionate, nature lover and bubble tea fanatic. Her research interests lie in minority rights, including children, refugees and migrants. In her free time you can find her taking a swim in Lac Leman or planning her next trip.

Yui

Yui grew up in Hong Kong with a mix of Asian and Western cultures. Being a global citizen, Yui enjoys experiencing lives by living like a local. Yui has been engaging in communication work, social media management and promoting social innovation. She loves meeting new people, organizing events and food!

Agathe is always excited when it comes to volunteering, reading a mystery book, or seeing a puppy on the street. She is always dedicated in everything that she does, and she will never say no to a nice vanilla ice-cream. When she has a (rare) day off, you can find her hiding in her room doing a TV-show marathon!

Stephen is the ex-philosophy student turned bartender who is currently studying International Relations and Political Science. When he is not juggling his various responsibilities, he attends every party and social gathering he possibly can and watches NetFlix while trying to eat his weight in Indian food.

Mia is interested in topics relating to sustainability, technological innovation and social inequality. An international politics enthusiast with a history minor, history museums are her thing! On her free days, you’ll find her either sleeping, reading, watching comedy series she's seen a million times, or possibly travelling. Fun fact: Switzerland is her 6th country of residence… and probably not her last!

Carlota is C4SI’s resident artist and expert on agriculture and rural development. A talented singer, you can often find her learning the chords to whichever song is stuck in her head. She also loves swimming and will happily splash in the lake if it is warm outside! Fun fact: she has a twin brother.

Shanchuan is the sushiman of the team. He is passionate about cycling and he’s your guy for anything about bicycles. He is interested in issues related to agriculture, particularly food security. He would like to raise his own plantation some day. Fun fact: he used to work at a Sushi restaurant.

Kalyanee is a music enthusiast and loves to go travelling. Her research interests lie in global inequality, political economy and gender rights. In her free time, you can find her visiting the different ice cream shops that are located around the city.