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Mr. Arkesh Ayyagari ResearcherArkesh Ayyagari is an Advocate practicing in India in the field of Civil, Commercial and International Financial laws and is associated with a Senior Panel Counsel representing the Union of India before Indian Courts.
He is pursuing a Master's degree in Corporate and Financial Laws from Jindal Global University in India, and a degree in International Humanitarian Law. He is interested in Asian geopolitical structures and their implications on International Humanitarian Law. He further studies the role of state and non-state actors with regards to Impact Investments in India. Mr. Ayyagari further runs a Martial Arts Institute in Mumbai, which provides free self-defense education to the underprivileged and marginalized sections of the Society. |
Ms. Azucena CarrascoResearcherAzucena Carrasco is a political and media adviser with more than fifteen years of experience as a radio journalist and five years' experience in the Australian government sector.
Always fascinated by the international arena, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Political Science from the UNED in Madrid and a Master's degree in Development Practice with a major in Politics of Global Development from The University of Queensland. Ms. Carrasco is currently an executive member in the Queensland Chapter of Media Diversity Australia where she works as Advocacy and Development Officer. She’s interested in executive communication, media monitoring, examining new global trends in geopolitics, leadership, relationship building, political speeches, human rights and the particular development of initiatives focusing on inclusion. |
Ms. Esther Brito RuizResearcherEsther Brito Ruiz is a Master’s Graduate in Women, Peace, and Security at the London School of Economics; specializing in conflict and women’s rights.
Currently, she is a researcher at the IESE Business School, writing a book on urban governance. She was previously a Global Shaper within The World Economic Forum, where she co-founded the Empowering Diversity in Tech and Entrepreneurship (EDiTS) initiative, seeking to increase diversity in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. She has also served as the Chair of the Conflict, Security, and Crime Student Research Committee at IAPSS, conducting research on security issues, and been a Teaching Assistant at the Johns Hopkins Center For Talented Youth (CTY). Esther has lived and studied in six countries across four continents and is passionate about generating positive social impact. |