Lavanya Pai

Lavanya specializes in operationalizing regulatory requirements and embedding responsible practices that go beyond compliance.

“As a child, I often accompanied my mother to textile factories across Tamil Nadu, where she worked as a social compliance consultant. Through these visits, I was exposed to the harsh realities faced by workers and communities in industries in South India, including the pervasive effects of caste, gender, and religious discrimination in the workplace.

This early exposure shaped my commitment to social justice and taught me the importance of listening, learning and asking questions. It also led me to reflect on my own positionality, helping me to learn about how to show genuine solidarity.

Having graduated during the pandemic, I witnessed how deeply entrenched social divisions had become. After having initially worked at the sustainability ratings agency EcoVadis, I began to realize that my interests lie in ensuring rightsholder considerations are heard and respected. This extends beyond my professional life into my personal values.”

With a strong sense of empathy and a deep-rooted commitment to social justice, Lavanya has worked with corporates across various industries, civil society organizations, and international organizations to support the implementation of human rights due diligence. She has held roles at both specialized human rights consultancies and larger organizations, including ERM, as well as sustainability ratings agencies such as EcoVadis.

Lavanya speaks English, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada, with working proficiency in French, and is currently learning German. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences with a regional focus on Asia, and a Master’s in International Development, with a focus on human rights and global political economy. Lavanya studied at Sciences Po Paris and SOAS University of London.

Lavanya seeks to harness empathy and expertise to foster systemic change, build meaningful collaborations, and turn complex challenges into sustainable solutions.

Cecilia Barral Diego

Cecilia is a lawyer by training and has been involved in the field of human rights for over a decade. She has been working with corporate clients and NGOs on implementing human rights due diligence related projects. With her unique blend of legal expertise, passion for justice and commitment to making a difference, Cecilia provides sound, evidence-based advice to clients across all sectors.

Stephanie Borowiec

With a background in business administration, Stephanie has advised business professionals on developing human rights and sustainability strategies for over a decade, helping them to prioritize and put people first. With her diplomatic and empathetic approach, combined with a decade of experience, Stephanie helps companies navigate complex settings. By recognizing the diverse perspectives and interests at play, Stephanie is able to work collaboratively to find practical solutions that benefit clients and at the same time create a positive impact for people.

Serra Cremer

A lawyer by training, Serra specializes in executive education and corporate capacity building in the field of business and human rights. She has been advising corporate clients in various capacities since 2012. Over the past decade, she has also held a variety of roles in academic institutions and represented rightsholder groups as a consultant. A communication expert and storyteller by nature, she knows how to captivate her audience, making her a compelling partner for any decision maker looking for internal allies to advance their sustainability goals.

Theresa Quiachon

Theresa is an expert in strategic consulting, stakeholder engagement and qualitative research. She is a social and cultural anthropologist and has worked in the field of business and human rights for nearly a decade. Theresa uses her unique blend of experience and expertise to be a catalyst for positive change in business practices. Grounded in empathy, integrity, and a commitment to equality, she strives to create an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and respected.

Lisa Szeponik

Lisa specializes in human rights due diligence, collective leadership and stakeholder engagement. Her background is in Political Science with a focus on Latin America. She’s worked with corporate clients and NGOs for over a decade now and has helped implement due diligence projects at a variety of levels. Lisa’s strength lies in connecting the dots in complex situations. She sees the full potential of both people and organization and knows how to create environments that facilitate progress for corporate human rights strategies.