Meet the Team

Hannah holds an MSc in Development Economics from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, and the Georg August University of Göttingen, Germany. With a focus on climate risk perception and socio-economic inequality in Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America, her research contributes to inclusive economic development.

As an international development consultant, Hannah has worked on an Agro fintech project in Mexico for the German Development Cooperation and the Zambian Central Bank’s Financial Sector Development Unit, implementing the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion. She also consulted on the MSME Finance Survey (2022) and Green Finance Tools (2021-2024).

Hannah is the project manager of Data for Change at the PARIS21 Foundation. She previously founded and coordinated MENTORpreneur Zambia™, a mentorship program for small entrepreneurs. The program launched a Training Curriculum and WebApp, driven by a sophisticated Matching Algorithm she helped develop, to connect certified SME Mentors with suitable entrepreneurs.

Her expertise in SME empowerment and data-driven change, combined with her background in data analytics and empirical socio-cultural studies, positions her as a leader in leveraging data for development. Passionate about stoic philosophy, indigenous cultures, and social cohesion, Hannah believes data reveals the true knowledge and drivers that unite diverse communities.

Adam joins us as a Project Officer at Data for Change with a Masters degree in International Trade, Finance and Development Economics from the Barcelona School of Economics.

Before joining Data for Change, Adam worked at PARIS21, leading the work on a working paper entitled ‘More Goals, More Data’ – an empirical assessment of the impact of SDGs on data production. During this time, he also served as a Teaching Assistant for a Development Studies class at the University of Passau, where he supported Professor Johannes Jütting.

Alongside Data for Change, he also works at the World Bank Development Data Group, researching factors that influence the development of statistical systems worldwide. Adam is multilingual, fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently learning Portuguese.

At Data for Change, Adam is committed to using data to empower developing nations. He recognises the significant data gaps that are prevalent worldwide, typically in LMICs, and the crucial role filling these gaps plays in addressing global challenges. He is committed to leveraging his expertise to support the Data for Change vision to create meaningful difference for those most at risk of being left behind.

Madison joins us as a Project Officer at Data for Change with a background in climate governance and international affairs.

Prior to joining Data for Change, Madison supported the climate change data team at PARIS21, working with developing countries to enhance the quality and quantity of climate change data for evidence-based climate action.

Her previous work at l’Institut français des relations internationales et stratégiques (IDDRI) and the Vermont Council on World Affairs provided valuable experience in climate research, policy analysis, and international affairs. These diverse roles solidified her commitment to using data to address challenges faced by developing countries.

At Data for Change, Madison is passionate about empowering developing nations through access to information. Recognizing data as a key tool for building resilience and fostering sustainable development, she’s eager to contribute her expertise and collaborative spirit to the team’s mission and make a positive global impact.

Belen joins us as Intern at Data for Change with a partnership with University of Geneva SDG Internship Program.

Passionate about driving impact at the intersection of sustainability and social innovation. Experienced in corporate sustainability, environmental & social projects, and cross-sector partnerships, with a background in tech, consultancy, retail, agriculture, and energy. Skilled in strategic communications and turning ideas into actionable solutions for a more equitable and sustainable future.