Meet the Team
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Janthe van Schaik
Executive Director
Janthe holds a MSc in Crisis and Security Management in Intelligence and National Security. She specialises in cognitive warfare research, OSINT, cybersecurity and counter-terrorism intelligence analysis.
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Albin Touma
Chief Technical Officer
Albin is specialized in leading intelligence collection and analysis. His background is in fintech and politics and he is experienced in building OSINT solutions and leading diverse teams.
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Orlaith Delaney
Editor-in-Chief
Orlaith has a background in editing and writing for media outlets publishers and organizations based in Europe, Asia, and Australia. She also holds qualifications in journalism and Peace Studies.
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Diana Nicola
Chief Communications Officer
Diana is a media specialist versed in research methods, theoretical concepts, and practical applications of media and communication.
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Zofia C.
General Secretary
Zofia is a hybrid warfare and geopolitical risk analyst specialising in cybersecurity and Eastern Europe. Her academic background is in International Security, Political Communication and Conflict Studies.
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Deniz M.D.
Chairman & Co-founder
Deniz is specialized in International Criminal Law and OSINT Investigations. Experienced in building and leading diverse teams across borders within the context of digital investigations and justice.
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Alexander Rietveldt
Treasurer & Co-founder
Alexander has a background in financial audit, ensuring the financial wellbeing of the organization. He is also a graduate of Security Studies from Leiden University.
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Vasile Popa
Technical Advisor & Co-founder
Vasile, a software engineer and a cybersecurity specialist, has experience as an investigative data engineer and a software developer in cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity companies.
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Margot V.H.
Co-Director – ICIG and Co-Founder
Margot, a seasoned legal analyst, has a background in public international law, with a particular focus on international criminal law and conflict-related sexual violence.
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Natalia Jasztal
Co-Director ICIG and Co-Founder
Natalia, a seasoned lawyer, has a background in international criminal law, transnational criminal law, and complex legal advisory for various scenarios.
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Christian Mamo
Co-Director CIDER and Co-founder
Christian is an investigative journalist who specializes in Eastern Europe and Russia. His background is supplemented by experience in international human rights law and humanitarian monitoring missions.
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Vyacheslav Kolomeets
Senior Investigator ICIG
Vyacheslav is an OSINT specialist with specialization in IMINT, GEOINT, military identification and leading software development initiatives aimed at data collection.
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Edward S.
Project Mariupol Coordinator
Edward is an expert in Russian military affairs with an advanced degree in Defense and Strategic Studies and extensive experience in international crime investigations. As the new Coordinator of Project Mariupol, he will draw on his expertise to further strengthen and expand the platform’s role as a trusted resource for investigators and academics alike.
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Manon C. Balbinot
Taskforce Leader ICIG
Manon, legal analyst and senior OSINT investigator, has a background in Criminal Justice and Counter-Terrorism. Her background is supplemented by expertise in transnational organized crime, access to justice, and European Criminal Law.
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Jenna Dolecek
Taskforce leader ICIG
Jenna Dolecek is a human rights violations and atrocity crimes investigator. She uses open source tools and techniques to collect and verify evidence of international crimes. From social media, complex data, and geospatial analysis, to evidence review, case building, and legal analysis - her work is where science and tech meet human rights and international law.