Meet our Writers’ Council

Maulline Gragau the Editor-in-Chief of the Writers’ Council. She is a creative, researcher, policy and legislative drafter, writer,  and lawyer. She is a versatile professional with 5+ years of experience in the areas of law and forensic science. She is passionate about legal practice, renewable energy technologies, inclusive development through ICT, responsive leadership and environmental conservation. Her goal is to make these opportunities available to marginalized people especially indigenous communities, women, and youth. Maulline believes that Africans have the capability to find their own solutions to all the undeniable problems which confront them.

Esther Brito Ruiz is the Sub-Editor of the Writers’ Council. She is a Master’s Graduate in Women, Peace, and Security at the London School of Economics. She was previously a Global Shaper within The World Economic Forum and currently serves as Chair and researcher within the Conflict, Security and Crime Student Research Committee at IAPSS and a Junior Research Fellow in the European Institute of Policy Research and Human Rights (EIPRHR).

Anna is the Editorial Assistant of the Writers’ Council. She is a political science major at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. She has developed a passion for human rights issues and hopes to create a positive impact with her writing.

Dr. Keating is the Professional Development Associate for the Writers’ Council. Michelle is currently serving as Director of Career Services for South University- Savannah, and uses this platform to connect successful professionals with others that are eager to learn and develop their careers. And with that connection mindset, Michelle continues to develop her own learning and teach others through professional education and volunteering. She teaches Public Speaking for Point University, and volunteers with United Way of the Coastal Empire. Michelle recently graduated from Argosy University with a Doctorate of Education degree specializing in Organizational Leadership. As a life-long learner, she is eager to join IVolunteer and meet others that are committed to service and improving their communities

Marvellous Adelaja believes in the power of storytelling to bring about positive reform. She believes in the power of the people to bring about the change they want. She has avid interest in women, youths and children.  She leads as the Communication Lead at Teens WorlEmpowernment.

Joseph Ndondo is from Zimbabwe. He is passionate about community development, education, the environment and healthy lifestyles. He is the founder of an online opportunities informatory portal called Youth Opportunity Mine (YOM).

Oussema Othmeni is an Academic Teaching Assistant at the department of English, Faculty of Arts and
Humanities, University of Sousse, Tunisia. He has a graduate degree in English, a Master’s degree in Cultural Studies with a focus on American Culture and Politics, is currently conducting his PhD research in the field of America foreign policy. His primary areas of interest include US History, US Politics, US Culture, Political History, Cultural Studies, Foreign Policy, and English Language.

Yasonil has graduated with a Bachelor in Communication from HELP University, Malaysia and currently works as a freelance journalist covering current affairs and lifestyle topics. Writing has always played an important role in her life and now she aims to use this skill to improve the lives of those around her. She is an individual who passionately strives towards using the art of writing to inquire, inform, and inspire. 

Waleed is a Professional Pharmacist. He is also pursuing his Master’s degree in International Relations with Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution as Majors. He is passionate about writing and believes in the power possessed by the words written with the aim of bringing change. He is interested in advocating for human rights, diplomacy and peace, policymaking, health and social issues like Child labor, Gender disparity, and others. He has a strong faith in change-making through volunteerism.

Nhlakanipho Yende is young South African who is passionate about giving her time and skills to existing NGOs and CBOs focused on mental health, education and youth empowerment in her community in order to further develop her community and make a contribution to the betterment of her country.

Ameerah Salie holds a Bachelor of Laws from the Staffordshire University, United Kingdom.
She is currently reading for her bar exam at the Sri Lanka Law College and a diploma in
Commercial Arbitration from the Institute for the Development of Commercial Law and Practice
Arbitration Centre. Her primary areas of research interest include human rights, public
international law and corporate governance.

A high schooler and a dreamer of a better tomorrow, Ilyes is always willing to make use of the powerful charm of words to inspire people to give back to their communities. He is very interested in Human Rights and Education. Apart from being active in the civil society, he finds the world of music riveting, and the wider space boundlessly fascinating