Team

Nadia Azarfane

Communications & Members Network Manager

At IMS, I've been in charge of communications and member relations since 2020. Before that, I benefited from experience in organisations in various sectors such as finance, transport and tourism, entertainment and culture. I have a master's degree in communications and have been interested in sustainable development since my bachelor’s degree when I focused my dissertation on internal and responsible communication as part of the quality of life at work approach. Sport is also an important part of my life, and I'm particularly interested in the links between mental health, nutrition and physical activity.

Anne Behin

Sustainability Academy Manager

My name is Anne and I've been working at the Sustainability Academy for two years. Before that, I spent a few years in Internal Communications in an international company based in Luxembourg. What I love about my job is inspiring people to broaden their knowledge in an ever-changing world.
People say I'm sociable, passionate and reliable. For several years now I've been working as a volunteer in various charitable and cultural associations. Diversity, inclusion and respect are important values for me. Outside work, I love traveling and discovering other cultures. I'm also passionate about art in general.

Louise Cossy

Project Manager - Techwell

I'm a Project Manager promoting mental health at work in a digital environment. My aim is to promote mental well-being at work, creating inclusive and caring environments, while facilitating the adoption of digital tools. In my team, I'm known for my humour, my constant good humour and my organisation. 
Defending disability and equal opportunities is a mission that I pursue with conviction, committing myself to accessibility and inclusion for all. As an inveterate traveller in my personal life, I have enriched my vision of the world and my ability to adapt. 

Anna Dockes

Project Manager - Community With Impact

Cheerful and creative, I love learning and exploring new ideas. As a project manager at IMS Luxembourg, I focus on community engagement and partnerships between businesses and non-profit organisations. I am convinced that collaboration and collective intelligence are crucial for a sustainable future.
With a master’s degree in management specialising in social and solidarity economy structures, I deeply understand this sector and its challenges. I place great importance on SDG 17, which highlights the role of partnerships in achieving sustainable development goals. I also find it essential to connect social and ecological aspects.
My causes are ecology, feminism, and equal opportunities. Outside of work, I love reconnecting with nature and going on adventures through travel. I am always curious to discover new horizons.

Colinza El-Hindy

Intern - Charte de la Diversité Lëtzebuerg

Originally from Canada, I am currently pursuing a master's degree in organizational development.
I am fortunate to be doing my final internship for the Diversity Charter Lëtzebuerg at IMS. A commitment that reflects my personal values: empathy, kindness, and collective engagement.
My colleagues often say that my passion and determination are contagious, and I take great pleasure in channeling them into meaningful projects. Nothing energizes me more than working in a team!
Outside of my professional life, I love discovering new horizons, whether through travel or by engaging with inspiring people. Stepping out of my comfort zone is a challenge I regularly set for myself, as it allows me to continue growing and pushing my limits.

Laura Fabiano

Project Manager - HandiMentor Connect

Hello, I’m Laura. At IMS Luxembourg, I am in charge of the Disability project, notably Handi-Perception and HandiMentor Connect. The aim of our activities is to raise awareness among organisations in Luxembourg about the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace.
Through these projects, I have the opportunity to engage with a wide range of stakeholders and, with them, to foster enthusiasm, reflection, and understanding on the topic of disability in the workplace. IMS allows me to contribute to the cause of sustainable development by bringing in new ideas and working on concrete issues. Our association’s philosophy is based on collective intelligence and kind human relationships to create a sustainable environment.
Before joining IMS, I worked in a law firm, where rigour and excellence were key. I carried out a variety of multidisciplinary tasks, which allowed me to gain experience in communication, event management, and business development project support. With a master’s degree in Applied Foreign Languages, a multidisciplinary programme, I was encouraged to keep an open mind towards topics such as communication, international relations, and interculturality.

Penda Fall

Project Manager - Sustainability

I’m Penda. I’m Senegalese, I grew up in Saudi Arabia and have been living in Luxembourg for over 5 years.  Travelling and discovering new horizons have been part of my life since childhood, a curiosity that accompanies me in my professional career.

At IMS, I've been working as Sustainability Project Manager since 2025. My role is to connect expertise, support companies in their transition, and nurture a collective dynamic for a more sustainable future in Luxembourg. I coordinate programs such as the Sustainability Manager Club, design and deliver training sessions through the Sustainability Academy, and lead projects related to human rights. I also manage relationships with international networks like the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), while representing IMS in discussions with national and European networks. 

After a Master's degree in sustainable finance, I started out in this sector before changing direction to get closer to the field and contribute more directly to business transformation. Curious and committed, I enjoy building bridges between stakeholders to accelerate positive change.

Alongside my work, I'm passionate about specialty coffee, electronic music and climate change adaptation issues. If you're looking for me, I'm probably hunting for a new vinyl or tasting a freshly roasted coffee!

Lucie Fuchs

Martine Gacher

Administrative Assistant

Open-minded, curious, and adaptable, I am motivated by continuous learning and dynamic environments. With strong interpersonal skills, I thrive on human interaction and teamwork. Deeply committed to environmental issues, planetary respect, and animal welfare—particularly in intensive farming—I strive to align performance with ethical responsibility in my professional actions.

Gabriela Guerrero

Project Manager - Charte de la Diversité Lëtzebuerg

I am Gabriela. In today's world, I am privileged to work in an organisation that embodies values essential to me: respect and recognition of the diverse forms of life that inhabit our planet. IMS has consistently demonstrated these values through their projects and as an employer.
My current mission empowers me to animate the remarkable network of the Diversity Charter, facilitating the sharing of experience and knowledge in diversity and inclusion. I am proud that my everyday job encourages people to become conscious and act, whether through small or significant steps. Every step counts!
Workplace and society still face discrimination and inequality, so I am committed to continuing what I can do. The Charter shares my belief that by joining forces, we can achieve even greater progress. Will you join us?

Carla Jellema

Project Manager - Pacte Climat

My name is Carla Jellema, and I’m living for 8 years in Luxembourg, the only Grand-Duchy in the world. Originally, I’m from the Netherlands. After completing my bachelor’s in business administration with a focus on Tourism Management, I switched to working in the financial sector. 

After 11 years, it was time to change. The change started already earlier, when I decided to follow the certificate in Sustainable Development and Social Innovation at the University of Luxembourg. I wanted to change to sustainability, to make a positive impact in the world. The change was completed by getting a job at the Ville de Differdange as a project manager to transform the food system to a more sustainable one. 

Currently, I’m working as a project manager with Célia on the Klima Pact.

Ana Catarina Mendes Pinto

Project Manager - Digital Challenge

Nice to meet you, I'm Catarina. After an internship at IMS, why not encourage young people to do internships in Luxembourg and develop their own network? The team naturally proposed that I become Project Manager Digital Challenge. My colleagues say that I'm an active listener and caring person, essential qualities for contributing to a collaborative and respectful environment. My previous experience in communications has aroused my curiosity and fueled my ambition to develop my skills further, particularly in the audiovisual field.

Alexia Merel

Project Manager - Handicap

I have been a Project Manager at IMS since 2022, where I support companies in addressing disability inclusion in all its forms. I am passionate about raising awareness and demedicalising the concept of disability, as well as working on all aspects of business processes to promote the inclusion of individuals with specific needs, fostering mutually beneficial relationships. I draw on over 10 years of experience in private organisations across various sectors. What drives me today is engaging and sharing with businesses on these inclusion challenges, particularly through facilitating conferences, workshops, projects, and training sessions.

Laetitia Mitchell

Project Manager - Biodiversity

I am project manager at IMS Luxembourg, an association supporting companies of Luxembourg in their actions for sustainable development. In charge of environmental challenges, I support organisations towards a commitment to preserve natural resources. 
After a scientific path training me in the fields of biology and ecology, I am particularly interested of putting companies at the service of a virtuous society and thereby preserving natural resources. I help organisations to collaborate and inspire each other to move towards concrete and impactful actions for nature.
Through this mission, I try to make our society a place where humans and the environment work in synergy. Collaboration, team spirit and responsibility guide my daily activity. 

Caroline Pultz

Project Manager - Ville de Luxembourg

I wear many hats, all linked by the same thread: reinventing the way we inhabit the world. As an explorer of low-tech innovations, a designer of mycomaterial lighting and an interior architect, I've co-designed and lived in biospheres capable of recycling water and producing food and energy, working towards the 2 tonnes of CO2 eq. per year recommended by the UN for 2050. I'm living proof that another way of life is possible. 

At the same time, I'm also exploring the field of organisations. At IMS Luxembourg, I facilitate cooperation between the City of Luxembourg and local businesses. This year, I'm supporting two initiatives: planting for life as part of future Local Green Deals, and co-creating a toolkit to prevent sexist and sexual violence in the workplace, by building a culture of respect.

Lucie Rotario

Communications Officer

After studying in the paramedical field, a project combining adventure and humanitarian commitment led me to redirect my career. I obtained a master's degree in corporate communications in Lyon and discovered IMS during an internship.

Today, I'm in charge of communications, and every day, I try to highlight our values and the fabulous work of the whole team, particularly on our websites and social networks.

I love that my days at the office are always different; I love walking to discover new landscapes, playing piano, attending concerts by my favourite artists and spending time with my family.

Marie Sauvignon

Sustainability Practice Leader

Nathalie Schroeder

Project Manager – New Tech Adaptation for Companies

My name is Nathalie and I work on the Project New Tech Adaptation for Companies which focuses on horizontal knowledge transfer, digital competences, well-being at work and inclusion.

Born in Luxembourg, growing up in Scotland and Germany, and studying in The Netherlands, Canada, and Sweden, I always bring an intercultural perspective to my work. My Master’s in Sustainable Communication together with my engagement in climate-oriented student associations enhanced both my organizational and collaborative skills. Working together with people is what gives me energy.

I love to think outside of the box, challenge the system and ask, “but why?”. I dream of a world where technology, humans and nature can thrive together – which I try to implement in my work as much as possible. A quote that keeps me motivated, is: “be the change you want to see in the world” by Ghandi.

Alicia Selis

Executive Assistant

A growing association, a newly created position, and here I am after studying social sciences and human resources.

Passionate about vintage, travel, and unique objects, I love combining my interests to uncover THE piece that makes all the difference. My motto? Explore, dream, discover – a philosophy I apply both in my personal and professional life.

Mélissa Strauss

Project Manager - Digital Challenge

‘What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make’ Jane Goodall

Hello, I'm Mélissa! Like the hummingbird, I'm convinced that we all have our part to contribute to this world and that no one is too small to initiate change. Committed to causes whose values I fully share (#youth, #education, #animals), I work at IMS as a project manager on subjects involving young people: digital, sustainable development, and the future of work.

Priscilia Talbot

Project Manager - Charte de la Diversité Lëtzebuerg

Hello, my name is Priscilia Talbot. As a project manager for the Diversity Charter Lëtzebuerg, I am committed every day to promoting open and inclusive working environments.
My goal is clear: to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all their forms. By collaborating with various organisations and drawing on my expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion, I design and implement powerful awareness initiatives and concrete actions to drive change. I am always delighted and honoured to share this message at events and meetings. I have the ability to convey my knowledge in a caring manner and to facilitate exchanges.

Nancy Thomas

Director

Convinced for as long as I can remember that the world of tomorrow must be sustainable and centred on humanity and nature, I joined IMS in 2012, where I am currently the director. I have been committed to promoting sustainable development for over 20 years through associations aimed at transforming the economy. My determination and optimism drive me to identify positive and impactful solutions for Luxembourgish organisations.

I am proud of the IMS team, particularly the solidarity and cohesion that exists, and of course, the journey we undertake together every day!

Célia Vadala

Project Manager - Pacte Climat

My name is Célia and I'm Project Manager for Sustainable Territories at IMS Luxembourg. My day-to-day work involves coordinating working groups, organising events and conferences, and putting key players in the Luxembourg ecosystem in touch with each other. I support organisations in their ecological transition, promoting a sustainable and responsible approach.
Smiling and helpful, I favour teamwork and group cohesion. My interpersonal skills enable me to create effective synergies. My passions include hiking, travelling, dancing and cultural encounters, activities that fuel my curiosity and open-mindedness. A compassionate, generous and unifying person, I strive to catalyse energies around common projects to bring about positive change. 
At IMS, working on different pillars has enabled me to understand the essential connections between the different aspects of sustainable development, strengthening my understanding of societal and environmental issues.

Hugo Vanderhoven

Marketing Officer - Sustainability Academy

Pleased to meet you, I’m Hugo. I’ve been part of the Sustainability Academy at IMS since October 2024. I studied international business in Brussels and I am passionate about marketing. I believe sincerely in the values of collaboration and innovation. Currently, I live in Luxembourg, driven by a desire for change—blending my passion for business with the pressing issues of our time to contribute to the country’s positive progress. I greatly value the dedication and unity within the IMS team.

Beyond my professional life, I have a deep passion for sports, design, and gastronomy—three fields where humanity and nature lie at the core of every project. These passions bring me daily optimism and fuel my professional aspirations.