Our teams

ONCE UPON A TIME...
Gemmes was founded in 2020 by Caroline Avanzo. After starting her career as a lawyer, she devoted over 15 years to the field of human rights. She worked for several non-governmental organizations in France and India, and for the United Nations in Geneva. Having been exposed to real human tragedies over the span of several years, and eager to work more upstream on societal issues, she decided to invest in those she considers to be the builders of tomorrow’s world: youth. In 2019, she left the UN to focus entirely pro-bono on her project. After carefully crafting partnerships and synergies, Caroline created Gemmes, as a non-profit organization under French law. The organization is managed by a seven-member Board of Directors and an advisor to the Board. Since 2024, Gemmes is also assisted by a Scientific Board.
COORDINATION TEAM
FACILITATION TEAM

Muriel
Training and facilitation

Mathilde
Training and facilitation

Krisztina
Training and facilitation

Sandie
Facilitation
SPARKS

Philippe
Facilitation
SPARKS

Tania
SPARKS training

Ayça
SPARKS training

Mathieu
Workshop
facilitator

Claire
Workshop
facilitator

Coraline
Workshop
facilitator

Stéphane
Workshop
facilitator

Diane
Workshop
facilitator

Haffef
Workshop
facilitator

Kendaore
Workshop
facilitator

Alexandre
Workshop
facilitator

Laeticia
Workshop
facilitator

Yoanna
Workshop
facilitator

Carole
Workshop
facilitator

Marcus
Workshop
facilitator

Loïse
Workshop
facilitator
SPARKS PRODUCERS
SUPPORT

Loïse
Webdesign

Aspire Design
Graphic design

John
Translation
