Trainers

Empowering Liberal Youth Through Education

The Pool of Trainers (PoT) is at the heart of IFLRY's capacity-building mission. Our diverse team of over 30 young liberal trainers from around the world brings expertise in leadership development, advocacy, campaign planning, organizational skills, and much more to help strengthen liberal youth organizations globally.

What We Offer

Grounded in the principles of Non-Formal Education (NFE), our trainers create interactive, engaging learning experiences that go beyond traditional classroom settings. We believe in peer-to-peer knowledge exchange, hands-on workshops, and collaborative learning that empowers participants to develop their skills and confidence.

Invite a Trainer to Your Event

Planning a training, workshop, seminar, or event? We'd love to support you! Contact us at trainers@iflry.org

We work closely with IFLRY's thematic and regional programmes to deliver trainings that address the specific needs and contexts of liberal youth movements worldwide.

A Global Community of Trainers

Our Pool of Trainers is more than just a team: it's a dynamic, creative community committed to advancing liberal ideals through education. We emphasize collaboration, innovation, and continuous self-development, encouraging trainers to bring fresh ideas and perspectives to their work.

  • Lina Braun

    Lina Braun

    lina.braun@iflry.org

    Digitalization, Trade Policy, Social Media, Democracy

    English
    German
  • Anna Bidiukova

    Anna Bidiukova

    trainers@iflry.org

    Human Rights, Media literacy and disinformation, Project Mangement, Sustainbility

    English
    Russian
  • El Ghali Ouali Alami

    El Ghali Ouali Alami

    trainers@iflry.org

    Technology, Health, and Governance, Youth Engagement, Climate Advocacy , Self-Development, Youth Empowerment

    English
    Arabic
    French
  • Anushik Mkrtchyan

    Anushik Mkrtchyan

    trainers@iflry.org

    Human Rights, Critical Thinking, Discrimination, Armenia

    English
  • Maria Olthaar

    Maria Olthaar

    trainers@iflry.org

    Female Leadership, Human Rights, EU Affairs, Diversity and Inclusion

    English
    Spanish
    Dutch
  • Friso van Gruijthuijsen

    Friso van Gruijthuijsen

    trainers@iflry.org

    Organisational challenges, Strategic thinking, Public thinking

    English
    Dutch
  • Joaquín Castells

    Joaquín Castells

    trainers@iflry.org

    Latin American politics, Comparative Political Systems, History, Political Theory

    English
    Spanish
  • Krijn van Eeden

    Krijn van Eeden

    trainers@iflry.org

    Liberal values, Political philosophy, Non-formal education, Organisational development, Political campaigning

    English
    Dutch
    German
  • Dominik Schuster

    Dominik Schuster

    trainers@iflry.org

    Mental Wellbeing, AI, Global Conflicts , Artificial intelligence, Political Campaigning

    English
    German
  • Aura Arbulu Vasquez

    Aura Arbulu Vasquez

    aura.arbulu@iflry.org

    Law and Demcracy, Latin American Politics, Queer Activism, Tech and Politics

    English
    Spanish
    German
  • Danyil Khokhlovych

    Danyil Khokhlovych

    trainers@iflry.org

    Political Ideologies, Digital Trust, Youth Political and Civic Engagement, Polling and broad sociological themes

    English
  • Hania Knio

    Hania Knio

    hania.knio@iflry.org

    Youth Political Empowerment, Gender-sensitive, intersectional, and inclusive approaches, MENA Democratic Strategy, Activist Resilience Training, Mental Well-being, Strategic Political Campaigning

    English
    French
    Arabic
  • Tirza Drent

    Tirza Drent

    tirza.drent@iflry.org

    Female and Personal Leadership, Advocacy and Lobbying, Strategic Planning, Political Economy, International Political Theory

    English
    Dutch
  • Md Omar Mostafiz

    Md Omar Mostafiz

    trainers@iflry.org

    Political Education Design, Liberal Governance Theory, Facilitation, Digital Security Foundations, Branding

    English
  • Arne Nelson

    Arne Nelson

    trainers@iflry.org

    Organizing, Queer Rights and Activism, Trade Union activism, Political Economy

    English
  • Tom Holtorf

    Tom Holtorf

    trainers@iflry.org

    Communication Skills, Sociological Perspectives, Political Theory, Teaching Methodologies

    English
  • Walied Ali

    Walied Ali

    trainers@iflry.org

    Mental Health & Wellbeing, Human Rights & Democracy, Public Health Politics, Written Communication

    English
    Chinese
  • Laura Kathering Barba Camacho

    Laura Kathering Barba Camacho

    trainers@iflry.org

    Leadership Through Vulnerability, Storytelling with Purpose, Communicating through design.

    English
    Spanish
  • Kai Pischke

    Kai Pischke

    kai.pischke@iflry.org

    Technology, Disinformation, Sustainbility, Brexit

    English
  • Florentyna Martyńska

    Florentyna Martyńska

    trainers@iflry.org

    Countering Populism and the Far Right, Human Rights and Global Justice Advocacy, Leadership and Movement Building, Public Speaking and Strategic Communication

    English
  • Jeremiah Tomas

    Jeremiah Tomas

    trainers@iflry.org

    Countering Disinformation, Strategic Messaging, Asian Politics

    English
  • Salpi Ozgur

    Salpi Ozgur

    trainers@iflry.org

    Educational Design, Youth Engagement, Project Management & MEL, Political Ideologies (Liberalism), Facilitation

    English
  • Farah Sinno

    Farah Sinno

    trainers@iflry.org

    Mental Well being, Female Leadership, Youth Participation, Building Resilience

    English
    Arabic
  • Xander Nijmeijer

    Xander Nijmeijer

    trainers@iflry.org

    Organisational challenges, Capacity Building, Innovative Events

    English
    Dutch
  • Jannet Musotsi

    Jannet Musotsi

    trainers@iflry.org

    Policy making, SDGs and Human Rights, Strategic Networking, Agenda 2063, Democratic participation

    English
  • Neha

    Neha

    trainers@iflry.org

    Law and Governance, Project Planning, South Asian Politics

    English
    German
  • Karima Mohammed

    Karima Mohammed

    trainers@iflry.org

    Personal Branding, Networking, Female Leadership

    English
  • Marie Anézi Djie

    Marie Anézi Djie

    Marieanezi.djie@iflry.org

    Women's Political Leadership & Participation, Youth Political Engagement & Democratic Values, Leadership Development, Gender, Social Justice & Intersectionality, International Organizations & Global Advocacy, Social Media & Youth Activism, Practical Skills for Young Leaders, Politics & Governance, African Studies & Decolonial Theory

    English
    French
  • Carl-Johan Bonde

    Carl-Johan Bonde

    trainers@iflry.org

    Political theory, Youth engagement, Law and democracy

    English