Where Diplomacy Is Practiced, Not Just Taught

Katsiaryna (Kat) is an awardee of 3 European Union Commission grants for education, as well as a scholarship from the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Technology. With a background in Cultural Studies and International Relations, she holds multiple EU grants and certifications in Agile and Facilitation. Over the past 10 years, she has had the opportunity to work/study/practice in 8 countries. She specializes in designing and implementing inclusive Human Resource strategies that promote cultural intelligence and youth engagement, driving sustainable impact within organizations. Kat has managed HR programs for around 1500 employees within multinational teams and an internal communications platform supporting over 1000 staff.

Her passion for fostering understanding across cultures aligns with her work in career mapping and upskilling youth to empower young people to remain employable, adaptable, and ready to contribute to startups and enterprises across various regions. Currently, Kat is actively involved in developing AI tools for human resources management.

Doris Moravec believes that life’s detours are actually guiding us towards our true path. In line with this philosophy, she worked in tourism, hospitality, and event management for around ten years before moving into the Social NGO Sector during the Refugee Movements to Europe in 2015/16. As the Head of the Volunteer Department at one of Austria’s largest Social NGOs she oversaw around 450 Volunteers and 25 Volunteer Coordinators. She also worked directly with Young Adults after Leaving Care.

Doris holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social and Cultural Anthropology and a Master’s in Social Work. She is passionate about the work with and for disadvantaged Young People, and designing Projects and Workshops to their benefit. In 2023 she co-founded an association dedicated to Advocacy Work for Youth & Young Adults in Poverty in Austria (www.umbruchstelle.at).

Suman Roy is a prominent business and social leader dedicated to tackling food insecurity, poverty, and systemic inequities. He played a key role in drafting the first Food Strategy for the City of Toronto and founded Feed Scarborough, expanding his work through initiatives such as Hunger-Free Canada and the Zero Hunger Project.

An active advocate for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Suman has represented Canada at global platforms including the UN High-Level Political Forum and the FAO, speaking worldwide on food security and sustainable systems. He also recently launched a global podcast and authored the book Zero Hunger Project.

For his contributions, Suman has received multiple international recognitions, including CEO of the Year (NGO), Changemaker of the Year, Visionary of the Year, and the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Through his initiatives and advocacy, he continues to work toward a more equitable and hunger-free world.

Abdullah Alsaad is a Saudi social entrepreneur, certified trainer, and human rights advocate with more than 15 years of experience in youth empowerment, community development, and volunteerism across the Arab region and Europe. He holds a Master’s degree in International Human Rights Law from the University of Liverpool and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

As the Founder and President of the Arab-European Organization for Voluntary Work, Abdullah has designed and led initiatives that promote gender equality, social innovation, and youth leadership. He is also the creator of the GAT – Give and Take Program, a global initiative that leverages technology to support homeless communities and vulnerable groups worldwide.

Abdullah has represented Saudi Arabia in numerous international conferences, fellowships, and summits, including the Nasser Fellowship in Cairo, the Kazan Global Youth Summit, and various leadership programs in the UK, Turkey, Slovenia, and beyond. In recognition of his contributions, he was awarded the title of Best Young Arab in Social Volunteering.

Currently based in Italy, Abdullah continues to work internationally as a youth trainer and consultant, dedicated to building inclusive platforms that empower the next generation of changemakers and strengthen cross-cultural dialogue.

Paola Maria Sayegh is an International Affairs and Diplomacy Specialist with experience spanning Europe and the Middle East, working at the intersection of strategic communication, policy, and intercultural dialogue. With a background in international law and humanitarian operations, she has collaborated with think-tanks, cultural institutions, and international organizations to strengthen Euro-Mediterranean partnerships and promote youth engagement in global governance. Multilingual and culturally adaptive, Paola focuses on building bridges across sectors and societies, empowering young leaders to navigate global challenges with intelligence, creativity, and a diplomatic mindset.