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Thelma Agbakpe
Thelma is a Strategic Communications and Marketing Professional with over eight years of experience driving brand visibility, stakeholder engagement and content strategy across diverse regions. She excels in developing and executing scalable communication initiatives for the
technology and international development sectors, crafting digital narratives for emerging technologies and managing high-impact projects for NGOs and global institutions. At the Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF), Thelma leverages her expertise as an Event Admin Assistant,
coordinating crucial event support and administration to foster global community engagement and sustainable development.
Erdem Cansızoğlu
Erdem Cansızoğlu is a master’s student in Economic Development at the University of Glasgow. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Boğaziçi University. His research interests include alternative economics, environmental economics and development. He has been part of the Prosumer Economy Society, where he assisted in the organisation and implementation of the International Prosumer Economy Conference. Currently, he is the Co-Lead of Next Economies Summit 2025. Erdem joined SEWF as a Policy and Research Intern.
Elvira Teixeira Dias
Elvira Teixeira Dias is a digital marketing and communication specialist with over 3 years of experience in the social enterprise sector. Known for her ability to create compelling content that drives both conversions and community engagement, Elvira combines creativity with data-driven insights to deliver impactful campaigns.
Originally from Mozambique and raised in South Africa, Elvira’s career began with a passion for science. However, a social media assistant role ignited her interest in digital marketing. Outside of work, she enjoys collecting digital paintings and believes in the saying, “If you look good, you feel good.” Elvira is also a spiritual, easy-going individual with a flair for dressing up. She is enthusiastic about contributing to an organisation dedicated to making a meaningful impact in society.
Kasia Kotlarska
Kasia is a passionate marketer and designer with over seven years of experience working in the social enterprise and charity sectors. She’s determined to use her skills to help create a fairer society. Kasia is very excited about working with SEWF as it’s where she can achieve those goals. In her day-to-day, she helps us deliver engaging content to our audiences and promote the events.
Tina Kuo
Tina is a seasoned nonprofit professional based in Taiwan, specialising in the APAC region. A USC graduate, Tina is passionate about social impact and global workshops. As a TEDxYouth speaker, she highlighted the power of journaling from a young age for creativity and growth. Tina is committed to empowering communities, fostering positive conversations and driving meaningful change in the nonprofit sector.
Nthabi Modjadji
Nthabi Modjadji is a social justice activist, intersectional feminist and Rhodes University graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Political and International Studies. She co-founded the Breaking Down Borders Africa (BDBA) Initiative in 2016, a pan-African youth engagement and social justice programme that has connected youth from over 60 African states and the diaspora. Before joining the Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF), Nthabi was the Programmes Manager/Administrator at BDBA. Nthabi has received several accolades, including the Sunday World Unsung Heroes Award and participation in the Nasser Fellowship for International Leadership and the World Youth Forum.
Eadie Pfahlert
Eadie has recently joined the SEWF team as a Policy Assistant intern, concentrating on advocating for rural social enterprise and expanding SEWF’s Resource Library. Growing up in a rural Australian community has provided her with a unique perspective, complemented by over six years of volunteering with a community outdoor education organisation and active participation in the 2022 Rural Gathering. Eadie is dedicated to pragmatically supporting the prosperity of rural communities through social enterprise.