Consultants - Stone Soup Consulting

Consultants

Our network of consultants is composed by almost 60 members located worldwide, with a variety of academic backgrounds.

They have a broad professional experience in all sectors, with a mix of business skills, community organising and ongoing academic training. They speak multiple languages and have developed personal and professional skills that round their work performance.

In addition, our consultants work comfortably with members of all sectors, and establish bridges among them through flexibility and creativity.

Learn more about us here below!

If I had to describe Stone Soup in one word,
it would be Diversity!
Francisco Neves, Consultant
Alejandro Ortega
Consultant
The Netherlands

Alejandro is an entrepreneur and sustainability advocate with expertise in business development, partnerships, and innovation. He consults on strategy, circular economy, and impactful solutions across diverse sectors. Beyond his strategic acumen, he possesses a strong track record in supporting impact startups with fundraising, venture capital connections, and strategic growth.

Alexandre Pereira
Consultant
Portugal

In the last 20 years, Alexandre had dedicated his work mainly in non-profit organisations. With a professional transdisciplinary path, with formal and non-formal education in areas as diverse as Interior Design and Architecture, Fine Arts – Painting, Branding, Communication and Design. Member of several informal civic groups on sustainable and regenerative lifestyles, civil rights, and DEI.                           

Alla Garcia
Consultant
Spain

Alla is a PRINCE2-certified program manager with 15+ years transforming visions into impact across civil society, philanthropy & private sector. Passionate about gender equality, democracy & tech for social change.

Amanda Rubio
Consultant
Spain

MA in Communication for Social Change and MSc in Medical Anthropology, Amanda supports NGOs and social enterprises in the environmental- and health sector with strategic, participatory and dynamic storytelling.

Ana Assunção
Associate Consultant
Portugal

Graduated in Law, Ana holds a Master’s in Business Legal Advice. She worked as a lawyer for ten years, with a special focus on legal advice to companies and third sector entities. Ana joined Stone Soup in 2019.                             

Ana Gouveia
Principal Consultant
Portugal

Passionate about continuous improvement and social change. Ana is a management consultant since 2005, and focuses on improving operations and finance. Her international experience involves the public, private and third sectors.

Andrea Klaczko
Consultant
Spain

Andrea is a strategic designer blending learning innovation with social impact. She cultivates transformative education, empowering individuals & communities through thoughtful design.

Andrés Trujillo
Principal Consultant
Spain

Andrés has been working in social entrepreneurship for over 9 years. He has worked with several organisations on acceleration and incubation programmes, impact investing and social impact measurement.

Aurelie Faugier
Consultant
United Kingdom

Aurelie has over 15 years of experience across both the private and the non-profit sectors. She’s passionate about unlocking people and organisations’, especially related to women and girls. Her expertise is in bringing together social and business needs, increasing the effectiveness of programmes and teams, and connecting people. 

Bernardo Garcia
Principal Consultant
Spain

Bernardo has a PhD in Economics and Business Administration, and MA in Advanced Management. He also has thirty years’ experience in management of non-profit organisations. He focuses on strategy and organisational development, fundraising, and social impact measurement.

Cécile Sevrain
Consultant
France
Cécile holds a degree in Business Administration with a specialisation in International Trade, as well as Master degree in Business Law and Taxation (DJCE). After almost a decade working as a tax advisor at Deloitte, Cécile became an expert in impact investing and gender smart investing. Additionally, she is a jury member for the European Innovation Council of the European Commission.
Cecilia Delgado
Consultant
Portugal

Cecília is passionate about shaping sustainable and inclusive territories. Her work sits at the intersection of urban food systems, governance, climate and local development — combining applied research, stakeholder engagement, and policy innovation. With over 20 years of experience, she is driven by a clear purpose: turning knowledge into action and research into real impact.

Celia Zayas
Associate Consultant
Spain

Celia works on gender equality, interculturality and cultural cooperation. She has worked with international, European and governmental organisations, think tanks and NGDOs in Europe, West and Central Africa and the Caribbean.

Chus de la Fuente
Principal Consultant
Spain

With a degree in Law and Economics and a Masters in International Migrations, Chus is committed to creating a better world for all. With more than 25 years of experience in international cooperation, she has expertise in NGOs, ODS3, ODS4, ODS 17.

Cristiano Viegas
Principal Consultant
Portugal

Cristiano has a Degree in Management, a postgraduate degree and a Master in Marketing. He mainly focuses on social impact measurement, strategic planning and creation of social businesses.

Cristina Osoro
Principal Consultant
Spain

Cristina has more than ten years of experience as a social researcher, especially on social impact evaluation. She has mostly worked in the UK’s non-for-profit sector on issues related to sustainability and circular economy.

Daniel Mendes
Principal Consultant
Brazil

Biologist, Daniel is an activist for freedom and for a sustainable world. Focused on social businesses, social impact measurement, communication strategy, human centered design and organisational development.

David Martin
Consultant
Switzerland

David has been working in social entrepreneurship for 10 years after studying financial management (Msc.) at the HEC business school in Switzerland. His specialty lies in complex and highly collaborative projects within NGOs or associations with decentralized governance spanning Strategy, Organizational development, Operations and finances management including Fundraising.

Diana Espada
Principal Consultant
Portugal

Diana is a Portuguese bilingual value-based leader, based in Lisbon, with professional experience in Lisbon and Luanda and proven track record in project finance, project management, sustainability, social entrepreneurship. International exposure having lived in England, U.S.A., Portugal, Italy, Angola and South Africa. 

Fatima Gholem
Consultant
France
Fatima holds a Master’s degree in European Studies majoring in economics, a Certification in Finance (AMF), and a certification in sustainable lean six sigma project management. She focuses on social entrepreneurship, social impact assessment, and ecosystem mapping.
Federico Díaz
Consultant
Spain

Federico is an impact and strategy expert with 10+ years experience in private sector roles as Impact Director at a telecom and as a strategy consultant and public sector (government and World Bank).

Francisco Neves
Principal Consultant
Portugal

Francisco has worked for eight years as a founder, manager and consultant of impact organisations. His areas of expertise include business models, financial sustainability and impact management. He holds a BSC in Management, and a MSC in Social and Solidarity Economy.

Francisco Santarém
Consultant
Portugal

Francisco holds a degree n Biology (minor in Ecology), followed by a Masters in Marketing Management (master thesis focused on ’employer brand management’ applied to the non profits sector) and further training in entrepreneurship (Porto Business School) and social innovation (IES Social Business School).

Harriet Gibson
Principal Consultant
Portugal

Harriet has a degree in Spanish, Arabic and Middle Eastern Politics and a Master’s in Human Rights Policy and Practice. She has over eight years’ experience working in both the humanitarian and international development fields for a variety of organisations ranging from grassroots NGOs in Palestine, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency in Lebanon, to global private sector consultancies. 

Inji Elabd
Principal Consultant
Mexico

Inji is a monitoring, evaluation and learning specialist, with experience in livelihoods and social entrepreneurship. She is trained in quantitative, qualitative, participatory and arts-based research methods and has a Masters in Economic Development from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and a Bachelor’s of Economics from Cairo University.

Ivan Bustillo
Associate Consultant
Portugal

Ivan is a social psychologist with a European Master’s degree in Global Mobility, Diversity and Social Inclusion, with seven years of experience in social development and community participation. Creator and coordinator of MourariUP, a project that promotes the inclusion and economic empowerment of migrants linked to the Mouraria neighborhood.

Jenny Meyer
Consultant
Germany

Jenny holds a PhD in economics and 18 years of experience in analytics and digital transformation, including research, business consulting, digital solution implementation and monitoring, evaluation and impact measurement. Her work has spanned the private and public sectors and the UN, particularly in post-conflict humanitarian and development contexts focusing on infrastructure, WASH, GBV, and agriculture.

Jorge Alarcón Martín
Consultant
Spain

Independent consultant and researcher with strong analytical and communication skills, Jorge counts on a strong track record of several years working with investment funds, philanthropies and other organisations to enhance their social and environmental impact.

Juan Carlos Diaz Bilbao
Consultant
Spain

Juan Carlos is a socio-environmental strategist working across Europe & LATAM. He designs systemic solutions for inclusive impact, purpose-driven leadership, and social innovation.

Juliana Guimarães
Consultant
Brazil

Juliana has 10+ years experience in social program M&E. Works at CPI and has partnered with UN, FAO, British Council, and more. MA in International Policy Analysis and Management, BA in International Relations and PMD Pro certified since 2019.

Liliana Dias
Principal Consultant
Portugal

Liliana holds a double Masters in Psychology & Human Resources management. She is specialised in human resources consultancy, DEIB, internal CSR practices, organizational health & benefits and vulture and vhange management.

Luisa de Oliveira Dias
Consultant
Brazil

Luisa is a strategic designer and social innovation consultant with 10+ years leading projects across Latin America. Expert in foresight, community building, governance and collaborative problem-solving for positive impact.

Marco Antonio Ortega
Consultant
Spain

Marco Antonio has over 20 years of international working experience in Europe, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on Strategic Planning and Knowledge Management, and with proven ability in the fields of management, analysis, communication,  and facilitation.

Maria Jargon
Consultant
Germany

Mixed-methods research and evaluation expert with 8+ years of experience in international development. Maria’s fields of expertise include migration, reintegration, mental health and social and behavioural change communications.  

Maria João Ferreira
Principal Consultant
Portugal

Maria João has a post-graduate in Evaluation of Social Programs and Projects from UCP, and experience in the third sector since 2002. She focuses on social impact evaluation, fundraising and organisational assessment.

Maria Pignatelli
Consultant
Spain

Master in Sustainable Business and Innovation and with a degree in Marketing and Advertising, Maria specialises in creating sustainable business strategies, communicating these responsibly while engaging stakeholders in organisational change.

Mariana Oliveira
Consultant
The Netherlands

Passionate about social justice, Mariana excels in focusing on the big picture while keeping the attention to the detail. She is an expert in participatory methods, policy design and organisational development, with experience in the global humanitarian sector since 2010. 

Mariana Segre
Principal Consultant
Portugal

Human rights and CSR specialist, Mariana has worked internationally in Brazil, Europe and Africa. She is focused on social impact management and measurement, project evaluation and CSR strategy and reporting.

Marie Grasmuck
Consultant
France

Marie is an independent consultant with 15 years’ experience. She focuses on management systems and organisational performance, with a strong focus on accountability, conformity, and sustainability. She loves to participate in innovative and regenerative projects, and firmly believes that sustainability can happen only when it creates an added value for all stakeholders involved. 

Martina Ferrero
Consultant
Spain

Bachelor’s in International Relations (UCA, Honours), Master’s student in Economic Development (UAM), and Monitoring & Evaluation Senior Consultant focused on social impact and international projects.

Melissa Phillips
Consultant
USA

Melissa helps non-profits secure sustainable funding, advises philanthropists on donations, and supports corporate social programs. She has raised over $200 million for non-profits over 26 years, holding senior roles, including Executive Director of the Erin Brockovich Foundation. She is also a member of Women in Defense, Diplomacy, and Development at Harvard University and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Milène Hérent
Consultant
Mauritius

Milène is an experienced consultant and project manager committed to sustainable development, social inclusion, and community empowerment. Her expertise in project management, business development, and strategy is dedicated to supporting green and inclusive projects by facilitating funding access and providing strategic guidance.

Montserrat Corbella
Principal Consultant
Spain

Montserrat is a lawyer with more than ten years of combined work experience in international organisations and the private sector. At Stone Soup, she provides legal advice and supports the development of impact measurement systems.

Nicolas Garrigue
Consultant
France

Nicolas is a senior expert in governance and sustainable local development and specialises in situational diagnostics, programme development and impact evaluation.

Patrice Santos
Principal Consultant
Portugal

Patrice holds various Master’s degrees in political science, international economics, governance and development studies. He focuses on the transformative impact of innovation, strategic planning and project evaluation.

Pilar Balet
Principal Consultant
Spain

Pilar is specialised in communication strategy for societal change. More than fifteen years experience empowering institutions, social entrepreneurs, corporations, NGO and civic initiatives. 

Rasa Sekulovic
Consultant
Thailand

Raša is a child rights advocate and advanced specialist in the areas of child protection, advocacy, children’s participation and elimination of child, early and forced marriage, with over twenty years of work experience in the post-conflict and transitional development contexts at the community, national, regional and global levels. 

Ricardo Marques
Principal Consultant
Portugal

Ricardo is a sociologist with a PhD in Social Sustainability and Development. Consultant in Portugal and Angola, his areas of interest are communication for development, human rights, third sector and impact assessment.

Samantha Colli Sulú
Consultant
France

Samantha is a strategist in social transformation, facilitator and coach integrating systems thinking, eco-design thinking, and social justice to support organisations and leaders through complex, systemic change.

Sana Bousbih
Consultant
France

Sana is consultant specialising in humanitarian issues and international protection of migrants. She has in-depth expertise acquired notably during post-conflict missions in Sudan, Egypt, Libya and Tunisia.

Sandra Costa
Consultant
Portugal

Sandra holds a degree in communication sciences and a post-graduation in political sciences and international relations. She has been working as a journalist for almost 30 years, and she’s linked to the non-profit sector since 2001.

Sophie Chauliac
Consultant
France

Sophie has a Master’s in Business Management and is specialized in financial inclusion and social entrepreneurship in Latin America. She focuses on project evaluation and impact measurement for development banks and NGOs. She’s also a journalist.

Stella Gonzalez
Consultant
USA

Multidisciplinary researcher interested in sustainable tourism development, environmental education, and remote work practices. Most of her work experience involves sharing knowledge through consultancy reports, scientific conferences, blogs, and environmental education programs.

Stephanie Sacco
Consultant
Brazil

Stephanie is an Anthropologist and social impact project manager with over 10 years of work experience in the social sector. She is an expert on social innovation methodologies, facilitation, project management, and strategic planning using methodologies such as the theory of change.

Thaís Bueno
Consultant
Spain

Strategist with 15+ yrs’ experience in multinationals & impact-driven organisations. Thaís is the founder of a digital career mentoring business and has international background across LatAm, Africa & Europe.

 

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