Susanne is Executive Secretary of EADI and holds a degree in Geography, with a focus on ecology and environment. As the Director of the EADI head office in Bonn, Germany, Susanne has worked extensively on strategic planning, research communication and management of high-level events for the association. She has coordinated seven EADI General Conferences and a large number of scientific events in Europe. She is board member of the International Accreditation Council for Global Development Studies and Research (IAC) and member of the International Advisory Committee of the City of Bonn. She is a German national and speaks English, French and Dutch. 

Christiane has a background in Middle Eastern Sciences and Philosophy and has worked many years as a journalist and in communications on climate change and degrowth. She has joined EADI in 2018 and is handling everything around communications, for example website, newsletter, social media and communication-related events. She is a German national and could also work in Arabic if needed. 

Ana holds a Master’s degree in Development Studies with a specialization in sustainability and is passionate about fostering collaboration and building meaningful connections in international and multicultural environments. She joined EADI in 2025 and plays a key role in co-organising the General Conferences as well as other member events and activities. She is a Brazilian-Italian national, and happily works in English, Portuguese, and Italian.