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. Email: vcuk [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, Human Rights
Tchaurea has been with IDA since July 2010. Her main focus is on intergovernmental processes, in particular the Human Rights Council, as well as advocating in negotiations on the Sendai Framework and Beijing +20 regional review. She is also IDA’s lead trainer in BRIDGE and UN reporting mechanisms. Tchaurea previously worked with grassroot 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.
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
Megan Smith, Inclusive Development Liaison
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
Talin Avades, Executive Assistant
Talin joined IDA in January 2017. Talin coordinates communications for all internal and external communications from the IDA Secretariat and between IDA Members. Talin studied at the University of Surrey (UK) and the National University of Ireland, Galway. 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
Nadia Franzoni, Reporting Assistant
Nadia joined IDA in April 2017. She is mostly 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. Previously 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, Operations Planning & Monitoring Assistant
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