Serra Cremer

Serra specializes in executive education and corporate capacity building in the field of business and human rights.

“At the age of 11, I decided I wanted to be a lawyer when I grew up and help seek justice for people who have been wronged. In law school, I focused on international human rights law – along with corporate law – and completed two human rights projects, one in West Africa and one in the Middle East. Both projects focused on protecting the rights of indigenous peoples.

After graduating in the midst of the global economic crisis, I found myself working as a corporate lawyer, advising boards of directors on M&A deals, financing projects and IPOs. With a few years in high heels and high rises under my belt, I went on to become the managing director of an executive communications firm, spending the next six years coaching over 100 senior executives and hundreds of professionals in multinational corporations on intercultural communication, public speaking and persuasion skills.

It was during this time that I was introduced to the field of business and human rights. Since then, I have assisted corporations and international nonprofit organizations to integrate human rights into their business practices. Prior to co-founding CORE, I established a sustainability academy, created customized corporate sustainability learning programs and helped train thousands of business professionals and rightsholders on how to respect human rights in their industries.”

Serra`s energy of confidence and enthusiasm helps her build trusting and mutually beneficial relationships with her extensive network of professionals.

A member of the New York Bar Association, Serra holds a Juris Doctor degree from Fordham University School of Law and a double major in Economics and Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies from New York University. She also holds a certificate in Business and Human Rights from the University of Zurich.

Serra grew up in a trilingual, bicultural, bi-religious household. Fluent in English, German and Turkish, she spent most of her life in Istanbul and New York City, and lived for four years in Bristol, UK. Serra has called Berlin her home since 2022.

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.

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.