Emma oversees the ILDS operations, supporting Arpita (ILDS CEO), and provides leadership in the areas of communication, membership, events and partnerships. She leads the IFD team and manages the website and other online platforms and tools. She has over 6 years’ experience working with international organisations for veterinarians as Operations Manager and Policy Officer. Originally from the Netherlands, she has a bachelor in Veterinary Medicine from Utrecht University and master’s degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare from the University of Edinburgh. During her studies, she was President of the International Veterinary Students’ Association, during which she developed her passion for international NGOs and policy. Her mission is to make sure the work of the ILDS is carried out and seen in all continents around the world.

Safia works across multiple areas of work to support, maintain and develop IFD and ILDS projects and partnerships. Throughout her career, she has worked with multiple populations, including migrants, internally displaced people and other marginalised groups, where she undertook research and coordinated projects on human rights, development and gender. Safia holds a bachelor’s degree in Politics from Goldsmiths, University of London and a Master’s degree in International Politics from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.

Amarni oversees all areas of the ILDS marketing, communications and social media development, and provides communications support on other key ILDS projects, events, partnerships and programmes. She is is an experienced Marketing Professional with over 7 years experience in the charity sector, and is passionate about the impact good communications, clever social media marketing and creative campaigns can have on building and growing a strong community and brand