Our team
Lara Parizotto - Executive Director
Lara is the co-founder and Executive Director of Migrant Democracy Project. Lara is from Brazil and has spent the last 10 years in the UK working on migrant justice, including support for migrants in detention and EU citizens making applications to the EU Settlement Scheme. She has led campaigns on access to British citizenship and has been working on migrants’ democratic empowerment for during her time in the UK.
Alex Bulat - Finance Manager
Alex is the co-founder of Migrant Democracy Project. She is a research, advocacy and operations consultant, working with various migrants' rights organisations over the last 8 years. She is currently the organisation's Finance Manager, supporting everyday finance as well as fundraising.
Róise Blaney - Electoral Organiser
Róise has been organising communities for 5 years, including students, migrant, refugee and asylum-seeking women. Leading on our MPower: Political Leadership Programme, Róise continues her dedication towards creating spaces for those with lived-experience to have a voice.
Hunter Christopher - Digital Organiser
Hunter has worked in digital communications since 2009 on both sides of the Atlantic across many sectors including politics, nonprofits, hospitality and most recently at the European Union. From a migration background Hunter joins us with a powerful passion for our political work.
Samir Seddougui - Community Organiser
Samir has recently completed a PhD in social policy. Researching Islamophobia and the role of social movements in political processes. Alongside his academic work Samir was been involved in campaigning for racial justice and housing related issues.
Zaya Nasheed - Campaign Organiser
Zaya has worked in campaigning and organising her entire career. She brings a mixture of academic and practical skills to the MDP team. Also from a migration background Zaya approaches her work with the skillful zeal and personal drive that is unmatched.