The IDA Secretariat has two offices based in Geneva and New York.
The IDA Secretariat team is based in both Geneva and New York
Vladimir Cuk, Executive Director
Vladimir is the Executive Director of the International Disability Alliance (IDA). Vladimir is responsible for coordinating the IDA Secretariat and IDA advocacy towards the UN System. In particular, Vladimir is engaged in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Read Vladimir’s full biography. Vladimir is based in the IDA New York Office.
Priscille Geiser, Program Manager
Priscille joined IDA in November 2017 to support IDA Executive Director with developing, communicating and monitoring IDA’s strategy, including fundraising and coordinating with IDA’s strategic partners. Priscille has over 16 years of experience in development and inclusion of discriminated groups, including 12 years with Handicap International where her last position was to lead the Technical Unit on Support to Civil Society. She has also been actively involved with the International Disability and Development Consortium (IDDC) as Chair of the Board since 2015. Priscille is based in Lyon, France. Email: pgeiser [at] ida-secretariat.org
Nicolas Bach, Operations and Finance Manager
Nicolas joined IDA in June 2013. He received his Master of Public Administration from London School of Economics-Sciences Po Paris in 2013, and an Msc in Finance from Reims Business School. He was previously program administrator for Handicap International in Lebanon, the Middle East regional office and for the Pakistan emergency mission. Nicolas is based in the IDA Geneva Office. Email: nbach [at] ida-secretariat.org
Tchaurea Fleury, Senior Advisor, Bridge CRPD-SDGs Coordinator
Tchaurea has been with IDA since July 2010. Her main mission is to provide coordination for the effective and quality implementation, development and monitoring of the Bridge CRPD-SDGs initiative. Previously she worked supporting IDA’s advocacy and DPOs’ engagement towards the UN Human Rights Council and Treaty Bodies as well as leading negotiations such as on the Sendai Framework and Beijing +20 regional review. Tchaurea formerly worked with grassroots NGOs, UNESCO Brazil, EuropeAid and OHCHR. She is based in the IDA Geneva Office. Email: tfleury [at] ida-secretariat.org
Silvia Quan, Senior Human Rights Advisor, Treaty Bodies
Silvia joined the IDA Secretariat in July 2017 and is leading the work of the Secretariat in relation with the UN Treaty Bodies in order to mainstream CRPD standards and facilitate the participation of DPOs in the work of the UN Treaty Bodies, in particular the CRPD Committee. Between 2011 and 2016, Silvia served as an expert in the UN CRPD Committee, and served as Vice-Chairperson during the last two years. Silvia has been engaged in promoting the CRPD since its drafting by the UN Ad Hoc Committee in 2003. Silvia is based in the IDA Geneva Office. Email: squan [at] ida-secretariat.org
Juan Ignacio Perez Bello, Human Rights Officer, Treaty Bodies
Juan is the IDA Human Rights Officer within the Treaty Bodies Unit and joined the Secretariat in November 2016. Juan Ignacio collaborates with and supports organisations of persons with disabilities in their participation before UN Treaty Bodies, notably the CRPD Committee. He holds a LLM degree at American University, Washington College of Law. Juan is based in the IDA Geneva Office. Email: jiperezbello [at] ida-secretariat.org
Orsolya Bartha, Senior Advisor, 2030 Agenda
Orsolya is IDA's Senior Advisor on the 2030 Agenda. Her main focus over the last few years has been to advocate for the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities in the Sustainable Development Goals and to ensure the meaningful participation of persons with disabilities at the High Level Political Forum. Orsolya has been working in the human rights and humanitarian field for over 15 years. Orsolya is based in the IDA New York Office. Email: obartha [at] ida-secretariat.org
Talin Avades, Assistant to Executive Director
Talin joined IDA in January 2017 and is the Assistant to the Executive Director of IDA. Talin leads communications from the IDA Secretariat to the public, and internally between the IDA Members. Talin also coordinates the running of the Secretariat of the Global Action on Disability (GLAD) Network. Talin studied at the University of Surrey (UK) and the National University of Ireland. Prior to joining IDA, Talin was serving at the UN Department of Economics and Social Affairs. Talin is based in the New York Office. Email: tavades [at] ida-secretariat.org
Megan Smith, Gender and Development Officer
Megan Smith is the IDA Inclusive Development Liaison. Her main focus is advocating for the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities within the UN Sustainable Development processes. Prior to IDA, Megan worked with grassroots organizations in Afghanistan, Nepal and Jordan, focused on anti-landmine advocacy, gender rights, and improving access to family planning and psychosocial support programs. She also worked with UNICEF Cambodia, on their social inclusion programs. Megan is based in the New York office. Email: msmith [at] ida-secretariat.org
Georgia Dominik, Social Development & Human Rights Officer
Georgia joined the IDA Secretariat in June 2013, supporting IDA’s work across the UN Third Committee and Conference of States Parties to the CRPD. She is responsible for IDA’s engagement in processes related to Article 11, specifically the Inter-Agency Task Team on Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Humanitarian Action; Sendai Global and Regional Platforms for Disaster Risk Reduction; and the development of the Global Compacts for Refugees and Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration. Georgia is based in the New York Office. Email: gdominik [at] ida-secretariat.org
Nadia Franzoni, Reporting Assistant
Nadia joined IDA in April 2017. She is in charge of reporting IDA activities towards the IDA Board, donors and partners. Nadia holds a Master in international law from the Rene Descartes University in Paris. Prior to joining IDA, Nadia worked as an Associate Projects Officer in UNRWA Gaza Field Office and as a Junior Programme Officer with Terre des Hommes in Jordan. Nadia is based in the Geneva Office. Email: nfranzoni [at] ida-secretariat.org
Mariana Sanchez, Programme Support Officer
Mariana joined IDA Secretariat in July 2015. As part of the Administration and Operations Unit, she provides effective coordination of logistics and supports with the planning of numerous IDA’s events and participation. She follows the contractual side of IDA Secretariat human resources and collaborates with the data-collection and budget-cost forecast. Mariana holds an MIB, studies in law and corporate law; and has diverse experience in international corporations, business and law. Mariana is based in the Geneva Office. Email: msancheztorres [at] ida-secretariat.org
Mariana Miranda, Management Accountant
Mariana joined the Secretariat in July 2016. She is responsible for the accuracy of IDA financial information and the quality of IDA accountancy, as well as tax compliance. She previously worked as a management accountant at a London-based NGO and as a tax advisor in Madrid at an advisory and auditing firm. She is based in the IDA Geneva Office. Email: mmiranda [at] ida-secretariat.org
Federica Settimi, Global Action on Disability Network (GLAD) Secretariat Assistant
Federica joined IDA in August 2017, focusing on the activities of the Global Action on Disability Network (GLAD) Network. Federica holds a Master’s Degree in International Relations from the Ca’ Foscari University of Venice. Prior to joining IDA, Federica co-founded an Italian NGO, worked within the Disability Inclusion team of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and in the International Service for Human Rights (ISHR). Federica is based in the Geneva office. Email: fsettimi [at] ida-secretariat.org