The European Union office of Oxfam International is based in Brussels. We advocate for EU policies that fight the inequality keeping people locked in a cycle of poverty.
We want just and fairer economies. We strive for gender justice and for the rights of women and girls in all their diversity. We fight for climate justice and create safe spaces that allow people to hold the powerful to account. Rooted in communities, we tackle the causes and consequences of disaster and conflict.
Learn more about our team below.
ALESSANDRA CROPPI
Oxfam EU Project Support Officer and Gender Policy Advisor
Alessandra coordinates funding for different campaigns at the EU office, works on gender, and leads the EU office's feminist transition. Her academic background is in international relations, focusing on human rights, development cooperation, and business management.
ANTONIO GAMBINI
Oxfam EU Aid Policy and Development Finance Advisor
Joining in February 2024, Antonio monitors EU policy developments and advocates for better EU funding —both in quality and quantity—to respond to the global challenges of reducing poverty and promoting equality. Before joining Oxfam, he worked in various roles within civil society and in political decision-making positions. Antonio has an academic background in law.
CATHERINE DE BOCK
Oxfam EU IHL Policy Advisor
Catherine is dedicated to raising awareness and addressing the global lack of compliance with International Humanitarian Law. She has vast experience with grassroots organisations and international NGOs in the Middle East. She served as humanitarian advisor and spokesperson for the former Belgian Minister of Development Cooperation and has been with Oxfam for seven years. Catherine holds a master’s degree in educational sciences, human rights, and conflict development.
CHIARA PUTATURO
Oxfam EU Deputy Head and Inequality and Tax Policy Advisor
Since 2019, Chiara has advocated at the EU level for a fairer tax system and the mainstreaming of equality in EU development cooperation. Previously, she worked at Transparency International in Italy, focusing on research and raising awareness about anti-corruption and transparency in the public sector. Chiara has an academic background in political science and development economics.
CHRIS JOSEPH
Oxfam EU Advocacy Assistant for Climate, Food, and Economic Justice
Chris supports the policy work on climate, food and economic justice and manages a project aimed at building public support for ambitious climate policies since November 2023. Before joining Oxfam, he gained experience as an intern at the EU Delegation in Rome to UN Organisations (FAO, IFAD, WFP). Chris holds a master’s degree in EU Trade and Climate Diplomacy.
CRISTINA FERNÁNDEZ-DURÁN
Oxfam EU Conflict and Humanitarian Policy Advisor
Since 2017, Cristina has held various roles in Oxfam, bringing her expertise in conflict, governance, displacement, and migration. Her humanitarian work spans Latin America, Asia, and Africa. She has worked with displaced populations in Chad, the Central African Republic, and Cameroon. Cristina’s academic background includes law, philosophy, and she has a master’s degree in international development and humanitarian action.
EVELIEN VAN ROEMBURG
Oxfam EU Head of Office
Evelien joined Oxfam in 2016 focusing on humanitarian affairs, migration, and leading the Europe Migration Campaign. She has held Interim Director roles in advocacy, campaigns, programs, and influencing across Oxfam's global operations. She combines her work with academia by organizing summer schools on migration and integration for the University of Amsterdam. Evelien holds master’s degrees in human rights law and political science, and a PhD in international refugee law.
GABRIELLE MOLLIER
Oxfam EU ECHO & UN Humanitarian Partnership Manager
Gabrielle works on fundraising from the European Commission and the UN, as well as on influencing key donor policies and practices to align them more closely with Oxfam’s work and priorities. Before joining Oxfam, she gained project management experience with another INGO in West Africa and interned in various organisations. Gabrielle holds a master’s degree in international relations.
GINA WHARTON
Oxfam EU Civic Space Policy Advisor
Since 2021, Gina leads the strategic engagement with the EU institutions and the OECD to promote and protect civic space mainly in Asia, Africa and the MENA region. Previously, she worked as an advocate for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), the protection of human rights defenders and civic participation. Gina holds master’s degrees in human rights law, political science and international relations.
HANNA SAARINEN
Oxfam EU Food Policy Advisor
Hanna has been at Oxfam since 2015, where she influences the EU’s policies on food systems and agriculture. Prior to joining Oxfam, she lived in Southeast Asia for five years dedicating herself to advocating for land rights, governance, and strengthening the role of civil society in Laos. Hanna's academic background is in economics, business administration, and social psychology.
HERNÁN SAENZ
Oxfam EU-LAC Advocacy Coordinator and Policy Lead in Political Capture
Hernán joined Oxfam in 2017 and the EU Office in 2019. Previously, he worked as a Senior Analyst on Tax for EURODAD and as a researcher at the Overseas Development Institute. He has combined his work with research on global protests and is the co-author of the book "World Protests: An analysis of key issues 2006-2020". Hernan has a PhD in International Relations.
IRENE HERNANDEZ ANDRES
EU Partnership Manager
Irene manages Oxfam's partnerships with EU Development Directorates, INTPA, and NEAR. She leads Oxfam resource mobilisation efforts with the EU and coordinates engagement with this donor. Before joining Oxfam in 2018, Irene worked with the International Planned Parenthood Federation in Brussels and with UN Agencies in Latin America and Africa as Programme Analyst.
JADE TENWICK
Oxfam EU Deputy Head and EU Senior Media Lead
Jade joined Oxfam in 2020 and has worked with Oxfam's teams in Syria in 2021, and in Türkiye as part of the 2023 earthquake response. Previously, she worked at the European Parliament and in a grassroots NGO. Jade’s academic background is in EU foreign policy and migration, and law.
JULIA MANRESA NOGUERAS
Oxfam EU Media Advisor - on secondment with Oxfam International Media Team
Before joining Oxfam's EU office in 2022, Julia worked as a journalist for over eight years. She started as a business and finance reporter in Spain and spent four years as an EU correspondent in Brussels. Julia’s academic background is in journalism, humanities, and contemporary history.
JULIE BOS
Oxfam EU Climate Justice Policy Advisor
Julie joined Oxfam in July 2022 to work on the climate-land-food nexus and to influence European biofuel policies. She also works with climate justice colleagues across Oxfam on climate and inequality. Before joining Oxfam, she worked for the World Resources Institute on international climate finance. Julie’s academic background is in climate studies, alternative economic systems, and public administration.
LAUREN KRSTIC
Oxfam EU Facility Officer
Since April 2024, Lauren has been overseeing all facilities and IT in the office and open space. She also assists in the planning and organising of events, supports colleagues with travel arrangements, and contributes to the implementation of staff well-being initiatives. Prior to working at Oxfam, she worked as Operations Coordinator at the University of Kent. Lauren has an academic background is in sociology and anthropology.
MAFOUS LASSISI
Oxfam EU Advocacy Office Manager
Joining in August 2024, Mafous oversees the financial, administrative, legal, and operational functions to maintain the smooth running of daily activities. Mafous manages internal systems, ensures compliance with governance standards, and provides support to all teams. As the primary point of contact for HR, finance, and legal matters, Mafous coordinates with both internal staff and external partners to streamline processes and ensure the efficient delivery of programs and operations.
MANUELA CICIRELLO
Oxfam EU Media Assistant
Before joining Oxfam's EU office in February 2024, Manuela worked for a local newspaper in Italy for three years and volunteered with an Erasmus association. Manuela’s academic background is in communication.
MARC-OLIVIER HERMAN
Oxfam EU Economic Justice Policy Lead
Marc leads advocacy on corporate governance and business and human rights. Since 2011, he has worked on financial regulation, climate and energy, and unfair trading practices, bringing his experience in campaigning and advocacy with INGOs. He works part-time for Oxfam and is the founder of EUChanger, a consultancy that provides training on EU advocacy and supports organisations working for a more inclusive, equal, and sustainable Europe.
MARIA WONG
Oxfam EU Finance and Support Officer
Since 2023, Maria has been overseeing all issues related to accounting and finance while contributing to initiatives that support the office's wellbeing. Previously, she worked at the International Monetary Fund in Guatemala as Office Manager and Budget Economist. Maria’s academic background is in economics and sustainable development.
MARTA LA PLACA
Oxfam EU Partnership Management Assistant
Since February 2024, Marta has been supporting the relationship management with DG INTPA and ECHO, as well as with UN agencies working in the humanitarian field. Previously, she spent 12 months with the IPCC Secretariat in Geneva and served as a consultant for MSF HQ, working on negotiations for humanitarian access in self-declared autonomous territories. Marta is interested in sustainable development and climate action, and in understanding the relations between NGOs and INGOs such as the EU or the UN.
MATHILDE PANNEAU
Oxfam EU MENA Advisor
Prior to joining Oxfam, Mathilde spent seven years working in the Middle East with various organisations, including the EU, UN and humanitarian agencies, focusing on influencing policies and practices. She has led on humanitarian advocacy and engagement with the EU and EU countries and also worked in Brussels leading EU advocacy on migration and women’s rights.
NATALIA DANAILOV
Covering for Maria Wong, EU Finance and Support Officer
Since 2009, Natalia has been overseeing the internal management of the office, ensuring high-quality financial, administrative, legal, and secretarial support for Oxfam International (OI). Broadly, she manages day-to-day administration, legal and governance system of the Brussels office, and serves as the primary contact for OI’s and affiliates’ HR and finance colleagues, providing general support for all OI activities in Brussels. She is currently covering the position of Maria Wong, EU Finance and Support Officer.
PIOTR KOLCZYNSKI
Oxfam EU Health Policy and Advocacy Advisor
Since 2022, Piotr has been leading the strategy on public health and global access to medicines, while also working for the Peoples Medicine Alliance. Previously, he was the EU Policy and Legal Advisor at the Brussels-based NGO representing European doctors (CPME). Piotr specialises in EU pharmaceutical law and policy.
SALVATORE NOCERINO
Oxfam EU OECD and Aid Policy Lead
Since 2023, Salvatore has been leading the strategy for engagement with the OECD and advocates for more and better development finance. Previously, he worked at CONCORD, where he coordinated the monitoring of EU ODA. Salvatore’s academic background is in political science, with a specialisation in international cooperation and development.
STEPHANIE POPE
Oxfam EU Migration Policy Advisor
Since 2022, Stephanie has been leading the strategy and engagement with EU institutions, agencies, and policy makers on migration and asylum matters. Previously, she led EU migration policy and advocacy at Refugee Rights Europe and Safe Passage International. Prior to this, she also worked in various refugee camps and EU ‘Hotspots’ on the Greek islands and mainland, in humanitarian and legal aid for refugees and asylum seekers. Stephanie’s academic background includes international human rights and refugee law, specialising in EU asylum law and policy.
