Our team

We are a diverse team from across Europe, connected by a shared commitment to justice and equality. Our members bring a range of experiences, cultures, and perspectives to our work. Alongside us is a growing network of volunteers who support our outreach, events, and advocacy across the UK and beyond.

Executive Board

Dina, Chair (Portugal)
Cristina, Media adviser (Portugal)
Teyi Lawson, Treasurer (France)
Miguel Cardoso, Board member (Portugal)

Advisory Board

Fizza Qureshi, CEO of Migrants' Rights Network
Natalie Smith, interim Immigration Service Manager FCILEX

International Liaison Team

Irina Do Carmo, Portugal
Teyi Lawson, France
Alessia Reyna, Italy

UK Based Team

Ake Achi, CEO (France)
Irina Do Carmo, Policy Manager and Liaison to BE Portugal (Portugal)
Angelo Boccato, Media Manager (Italy)
Olivia Masoja, Polish Citizens Outreach Manager (Poland)
Cristina Cabral, Diversity and Media Adviser to the Board (Portugal)
Luís Vaz Fernandes, Marketing Manager (Portugal)
Alessia Reyna, Italian Citizens Outreach Manager and Liaison to Black Europeans Italy (Italy)
Aya Kedairi, EU Minority Summit 2025 Coordinator (British)
Dahaba-Ali Hussen, Somali Community Outreach and Research Manager
Elmedina Baptista-Mendes, Portuguese Citizens Outreach Manager (Portugal)
Yaelle Lawson, EU Student Outreach (France)
Yleissia Achi, EU Youth Community Outreach (France)

Young Black Europeans

Yaelle Lawson, Young Black Europeans (France)
Yleissia Achi, Young Black Europeans (France)

Technical Support

Ana Gavalas
Julia Tinsley-Kent
Katia Widlak

National Coordinators

Portugal Team

Miguel Cardoso, Head of Black Europeans Portugal
Luís, Head of Marketing

Italy Team
Alessia Reyna, Head of Black Europeans Italy

French Team
Teyi Lawson, Head of Black Europeans (France)