CORE MAY BE NEW, BUT WE’VE BEEN AROUND FOR A WHILE.
As your partners committed to integrity, authenticity and cultural sensitivity, we provide you with creative and practical support – so your business can be part of the solution to the challenges we face as a global community.
Team
Team
Our interdisciplinary team with backgrounds in law, anthropology, business administration and political science has been working together for almost a decade.
Now under the umbrella of CORE, we bring together the right people, knowledge and data – both internally and externally. When you choose to work with us, the collective expertise of our entire team and network stands behind you.
Cecilia Barral Diego
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
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 her decade-long 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
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 capture the attention of her audience, making her a compelling partner for any decision maker looking for internal allies to advance their sustainability goals.
Theresa Quiachon
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 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 is strong in connecting the dots in complex situations. She sees the full potential in people and organization and knows how to create environments that facilitate progress for corporate human rights strategies.
Network
Network
We firmly believe that interdisciplinary collaboration across value chains is essential to ensuring appropriate human rights due diligence.
CORE’s extensive global network provides our clients with region- and subject-specific expertise and facilitates the implementation of actionable measures.
Partners
Partners
