Meet our Writers’ Council

Esther Brito Ruiz is the Editor-in-Chief 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 Sub-Editor 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. Michelle “Molly” 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

Maulline Gragau a Professional Development Advisor to 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.

Lei is the Chief Marketing Officer of IVolunteer International AND an Editorial Assistant of the Writers’ Council. Lei is a student at Tallinn University, studying Liberal Art of Social Science. Currently, she is also working as a Contributing Writer for Earth.org based in Hong Kong. She is an aspiring writer/journalist with an interest in mental health and climate change issues, learning musical theater and playing ukulele in her free time.

Rachel is an Editorial Assistant at the Writers’ Council. Rachel is a recent Law and Criminology graduate from Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia. She is passionate about education, access to justice, the environment, and understanding how to be a better ally to First Nations Australians. She aspires to contribute positively to national and global legal practice and advocacy, and draw awareness to the value in community service. Outside of work and academia, she holds a great appreciation for the enchanting worlds of music and sport and their capacity to bring people together.

Anitta is an Editorial Assistant at the Writers’ Council. Anitta is an aspiring researcher and a published author from Kerala, India. Anitta is currently pursuing her master’s in English Language and Literature and Women’s Studies and her arenas of specialization are Cultural Studies, Gender Studies, and Film Studies. She ardently believes that writing is a superior way to instigate positive changes in the world. She hopes to venture into full-time research in the future and aspire to contribute to the theorizations on feminism and postfeminism. Among her ongoing projects is a survey-based study on the mental wellbeing of school-going adolescents in her city of South India in light of the pandemic and its aftermath.

Ghada is a recent MA graduate of English for Media and Journalism.  She is passionate about writing and believes that more space should be created  for women to speak up and prove themselves. She is highly interested in the field of communication, media and journalism. She believes that the power of turning thoughts into words can make a difference in this word.

Salim Yunusa is a freelance journalist, literary activist, a bilingual writer and translator. He’s the founder of the literary organization, Poetic Wednesdays Initiative, an organization that promotes literature and literary activities in Northern Nigeria. He is also the editor-in-chief of Labarai.NG, an online news platform in Hausa. He is an Equal Access International Peace Promotion Fellow and a Global Youth Ambassador for Theirworld.

Neil Binoy is a young leader, writer, and activist from India. Neil has already established himself as the youngest columnist writing for a national daily. He is also founder of Voice Of Kids (VoK), a platform for young writers to voice their opinions. He feels strongly about the widening inequities in the societies and writes in his essays and columns about sustainable development issues and suggests policy solutions from the perspective of the youth.

Sirine Bougacha is 23 years old and lives in Tunisia. She recently got her Bachelor degree in English Literature and Civilization. Sirine has been an active member in different associations that allowed her to participate in social events and be engaged in her community. She also enjoys writing and believe that they can have a lot of impact on people and can make their voices heard. She aspires to work in the journalism and communication field in the future.

Huma Nasir is a Lawyer and a LLM. graduate from the University of Bristol, UK. She is based in Kashmir, and her practice and research interests are centered around gender justice, human rights, peace building, and conflict resolution. She is passionate about strengthening the youth-inclusive peace process and hopes to advance feminist peace in international peace and security efforts.

Daniel Akinjise  a young active citizen who was recognized by the United Nations with the Outstanding Volunteer Award in 2020, the “Thumb Award” by Enough is Enough Nigeria in 2018 for his commitment to ensuring youth participation in governance in Nigeria. In 2019, he was nominated for the MAATHAI IMPACT AWARD, served as a consultant on youth and peacebuilding for Peace Direct and United Networks of Young (UNOY) Peace-builders, and was selected as a delegate to attend the World Youth Forum-Egypt in 2019, West Africa Youth Internet Governance Forum-Sierra Leone in 2020, and YOULEAD 2021 in Tanzania. He’s the founder of TAD Initiative, (a youth-led platform focused on climate actions and environmental sustainability), and Empowered Youth, (an Initiative that helps young people acquire skills through mentorship and peer learning. Daniel is passionate about youth development, capacity building, and environmental sustainability.