Staff

Jorge A. Restrepo has been working with OISTE since 2011. He brings a rich background working with civil society organizations (NGOs) in advocacy work, child-rights protection, international education and cultural affairs. He is passionate about the modern challenges to personal data management, the human right to privacy, artificial intelligence and the conundrum of digital identity management. Jorge is a BA in Social Sciences from the UNAM, a MA in Political Sciences from Essex University. and possesses a Diploma in the management of not-for-profit organizations from the University of Geneva.

Pablo Lopez is the Administration, Relation and Program Manager of the foundation. He has a BA in International Relations with a major in International Politics from the University of Geneva in Switzerland. He joined OISTE in October 2019 where he, inter alia, participates in developing solutions to counter cyber-enabled illicit trade, organizing and promoting events and conferences at the United Nations, co-managing a project for the implementation of secured digital identities for the humanitarian sector. Pablo has a strong interest in Internet Governance and the geopolitical consequences stemming from the segmentation of cyberspace between countries.

Fabien caught early in life a passion for the art of motorcycle maintenance. After he graduated as a mechanic, he became the manager of a motorcycle concession in Geneva and then moved to the not-for-profit environment, working as responsible for logistics and event management with the OISTE Foundation.

Laura is a Dermo Hygienist with a keen interest in social media. She looks after the publication of events and the foundation’s communications during her internship.