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We are an international charity, made up of a dedicated team who work with people and projects all over the world to make positive action happen.
World Habitat is governed by a Board of Trustees (pictured above), who bring a wealth of experience to our work. All members give their time voluntarily and receive no benefits from the charity.
The Board meets quarterly and there is one standing sub-committee covering investment and other financial matters. Our board consists of:
- Adam Challis
- Pat Elderfield
- Dr Angus Kennedy OBE (Chair)
- Stuart Macdonald (Vice-chair)
- Ian McCormack
- Nick Murphy
- Alan Pearson
- Professor Jo Richardson
Within our team of staff are:
- Patrick Duce, Homelessness (Programme Lead)
- Mariana Gallo, World Habitat Awards (Programme Lead)
- Elena Garcia, Communications Officer
- David Ireland, Chief Executive
- Joanne Kovach, Head of Finances and Resources
- Ed Melia, Head of Communications
- Jelly Moring, Carbon Management and Reduction (Programme Manager)
- Celeste Sangster, Homelessness (Programme Officer)
- Abigail Stoltzfus, World Habitat Awards (Programme Officer)
- Mariangela Veronesi, Community-led Housing (Programme Lead)
- Louise Winterburn, Deputy Chief Executive
All members of staff can be contacted via info@world-habitat.org or individually using firstname.secondname@world-habitat.org
Take a look at our work in action:
World Habitat is recognised by the Department of Public Information of the United Nations. Since 2006 we have held Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, reflecting our work in support of the goals of UN-HABITAT.
