Mathias Huter

Managing Director

mathias.huter@uncaccoalition.org
Twitter: @mathiashuter

Mathias has more than twelve years of experience working on transparency, access to information and anti-corruption.

He joined the UNCAC Coalition in 2018 and led the process of establishing the Coalition’s Vienna Hub office. He has campaigned for a right to information and more transparency in Austria with Forum Informationsfreiheit, worked as a consultant for NGOs and international organisations, including in Timor-Leste, Kenya, Ghana and Ukraine, and spent five years in Tbilisi as a Senior Analyst, Program Manager and a stint as Acting Director of the watchdog-NGO Transparency International Georgia.

Mathias holds a degree in Journalism and Media Management from the FHWien – University of Applied Sciences Vienna and an MA in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies (Bologna and Washington, DC). See his Declaration of interests (March 2025).

Yonatan Yakir

Programme Manager & UN Affairs Lead

yonatan.yakir@uncaccoalition.org

Yonatan has been working in the political and social sphere, in a local and global context for the past 12 years. Mostly working for NGOs promoting democracy and human rights, he has a strong interest in peace and consensus building.

As a group facilitator and trainer, he has worked mainly with education practitioners and law enforcement officers. Before joining the UNCAC Coalition, he had worked as a political advisor for the Israeli Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Vienna, covering all UNODC issues, including the fight against corruption.

Yonatan holds an MA in Conflict Resolution & Mediation and a BA in Psychology and Communications from Tel Aviv University.

Corinna Gilfillan

Senior Analyst

corinna.gilfillan@uncaccoalition.org

Based in Washington D.C., USA

Corinna Gilfillan brings over 20 years of work experience in advancing human rights, good governance and environmental protection. Before joining the UNCAC Coalition, Corinna was Head of the US Office for Global Witness where she built up and ran the organisation’s U.S. advocacy program for 15 years. She played a leading role in securing passage of groundbreaking US legislation to combat corruption and protect human rights. She also helped to develop effective global multi-stakeholder agreements on human rights and good governance. She served on the Board of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) and the Advisory Board of the International Corporate Accountability Roundtable (ICAR).

Earlier in her career, Corinna directed Friends of the Earth US’s Ozone Protection Program and worked at the United Nations Environment Programme where she provided technical and policy assistance to help developing countries comply with environmental treaties. Corinna has testified before the US Congress and appeared in a wide array of media outlets to speak out on these issues.

Corinna holds a MSc from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a BA from Duke University.

Betina Pasteknik

Head of Operations and Working Groups, Co-Chair of the UNCAC Coalition Working Group on Human Rights and Corruption

betina.pasteknik@uncaccoalition.org

Having a background in human rights and international development Betina has a strong interest in the role of civil society actors and international cooperation.

She previously worked in the areas of education, sponsoring, fundraising, and events organization for non-profit and for- profit organizations, while maintaining an active agenda as a classical musician.

Betina holds a LLM in Human Rights and a MA in International Development from the Vienna University, a MA in Specialized Music Performances from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, and a MA in Music from the Boston Conservatory.

Danella Newman

Project Manager

danella.newman@uncaccoalition.org

A dual global citizen, Danella has a strong interest in international cooperation of civil society and state actors in the fields of anti-corruption, human rights and gender.

Before joining the UNCAC Coalition, she worked in the educational field in Austria and Colombia, on good governance, human rights and international cooperation at the Austrian Ombudsman Board and the International Ombudsman Institute, and on fundamental rights as well as EU and international institutional relations at the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights.

Danella holds a BA in Spanish/French, a BA in European Cultural Anthropology, as well as a joint-degree MA in Euroculture: Society, Politics and Culture in a Global Context, having studied in Austria, Spain, Germany and India.

Isabella Moggs

Project Officer

isabella.moggs@uncaccoalition.org

Isabella has a strong interest in anti-corruption through a human rights lens, as well as in the area of gender and corruption.

Prior to joining the UNCAC Coalition, Isabella conducted research on civil society efforts in post-conflict commemorative and memorialisation projects. She also previously worked with a non-governmental organization focusing on children’s rights protection through a human rights-based approach.

Isabella holds a BSc (Hons) in Politics and International Relations from the University of Bath, United Kingdom, and an MA in Human Rights from the Central European University, Austria.

Miguel Feres Rodrigues

Project Officer

miguel.feres@uncaccoalition.org

Miguel is an attorney with international experience in criminal justice and anti-corruption. He is enthusiastic about the dynamics behind global frameworks and has been actively involved in litigation and anti-corruption initiatives throughout his career. He holds a BA in Law, an LLM in Economic Criminal Law, and a MAS in European and International Governance.

Agnes Kobori

Finance and Administrative Officer

agnes.kobori@uncaccoalition.org

Having previously worked in the legal-admin team at an international law firm, Agnes is an experienced administrator and a dedicated event manager. She is currently studying International Legal Studies at the University of Vienna, her hometown. She is very interested in human rights law as well as international law and wishes to pursue a career in the field of international relations. In addition to her work in the legal and administrative domain, she is also a passionate musician with an interest in cultural management.

Isabelle Scalway

Communications Officer

isabelle.scalway@uncaccoalition.org

Isabelle is passionate about social impact storytelling and ensuring that valuable research and data is shared in a way that tells the right story and reaches the right people.

Isabelle has been working with international organizations across different fields, with a major focus on public health initiatives, to help strengthen communications and advocacy efforts. She has seen first hand the role of information in international development, and believes that leveraging complex information with creativity leads to the greatest impact.

She holds a BA in Spanish, French and Business from Oxford Brookes University, and an MSc in Global Development and Environment from the University of Bristol.

Ana Revuelta Alonso

Analyst and Regional Coordinator for Europe

ana.revuelta@uncaccoalition.org

Based in Spain

Ana is an anti-corruption and open government advocate. With 18 years of track record, she is passionate about building civil society capacity and contributing to multi-stakeholder initiatives to improve governance frameworks.

In Spain, she initiated and managed projects with Transparency International Spain on lobbying regulation, public procurement monitoring and engaged with the private sector to promote a clean business environment. In Europe and the Americas, she has helped civil society organizations monitor international anti-corruption conventions. She has consulted for the UN FACTI Panel and UNESCO, worked at the Spanish Embassy in Germany and in public, private and academic institutions in France. In the past years, she has conducted research for the Open Government Partnership.

Ana studied economics at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and Université Paris-Dauphine and holds a Masters from Institut d’Études Politiques de Paris and a Masters in government and public administration from Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo.

Pablo A. Herrera Hernández

Regional Coordinator for Latin America

pablo.herrera@uncaccoalition.org

Based in Mexico City, Mexico

Pablo A. Herrera Hernández is an activist and lawyer specializing in Public International Law, Human Rights, Accountability, Anti-Corruption, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change.

Before joining the UNCAC Coalition, he was Counsel for and part of the Mexican delegation to the 10th CoSP of the UNCAC; Special Projects and Strategic litigation Coordinator at an NGO, from where he directed the Parallel report of the UNCAC implementation in Mexico, coordinated and implemented projects regarding whistleblowing channels and protection, strengthening of civic space, human rights protection, accountability and transparency, beneficial ownership, and access to Justice for the Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Law, Due Process of Law Foundation, the International Center for Not-For- Profit Law, and Open Ownership. Currently, Pablo collaborates with TOJIL, a Mexican NGO focused on strategic litigation for grand corruption cases and technological tools for tackling corruption and impunity. He is also a Public Policy Consultant specializing in international law, accountability and governance.

Pablo studied Law School (L.L.B.) at Universidad Panamericana and completed an exchange program at the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya in Barcelona. Additional studies include Public Diplomacy and Foreign Policy, as well as Human Rights and Strategic Litigation.

Wahidullah Azizi

Regional Coordinator for Asia and Pacific

wahidullah.azizi@uncaccoalition.org

Based in Berlin, Germany

Wahidullah Azizi is an anti-corruption and climate activist with over five years of experience, primarily working in the not-for-profit sector. Before joining the UNCAC Coalition, he worked with Transparency International (TI), where he supported the Climate Governance Integrity Programme. In this role, he documented instances of corruption in climate finance as part of the Climate & Corruption Case Atlas advocacy initiative. In 2022, Wahidullah worked in Brussels at the European Council for Refugees and Exiles (ECRE), focusing on research and advocacy. He has also held roles in communications, advocacy, and research at TI and Integrity Watch Afghanistan.

Wahidullah holds a master’s degree in public policy from the University of Potsdam, earned through a DAAD scholarship. His bachelor’s degree is in International Relations. He is currently a fellow in the Public Policy New Voices Europe cohort at Salzburg Global. In addition, he completed a leadership program at the Swedish Institute in 2023.

Sarah Wesonga

Regional Coordinator for Sub-Saharan Africa

sarah.wesonga@uncaccoalition.org

Based in Nairobi, Kenya

Sarah is a seasoned researcher and policy analyst with a background in public policy, human rights and advocacy. She is passionate about the role of information in the modern age, particularly in empowering a knowledgeable and informed citizenry to be a driver for sustainable political and economic development.

Notable for her roles in Kenya’s Open Government Partnership (OGP) Technical Committee and the Governing Council of the Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC), she now serves on the Steering Committee for the Assessment of Access to Information Implementation in Kenya. Sarah’s leadership extends to managing critical projects like the European Union’s “Covid-19 Response in Africa: Together for Reliable Information,” aimed at providing vital information during the pandemic. Currently based at ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa, Sarah contributes significantly to creating an enabling environment for transparency and information rights while also lending her expertise as a Thematic Expert Reviewer for Access and Openness indicators in the Africa Integrity Indicators project.

Sarah holds a BA in Political Science and Sociology from Kenyatta University and is finalising her Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration at the same institution.

Mouheb Karoui

Regional Coordinator for Southwest Asia and North Africa

mouheb.karoui@uncaccoalition.org

Based in Ottowa, Canada

Mouheb cofounded I WATCH, Transparency International’s national chapter in Tunisia, where he served as Executive Director and led its Advocacy and Legal Advice Centre. He ran anticorruption campaigns across the MENA region, managed the civil society portfolio at Democracy Reporting International, and was a board member of the CIFAR Civil Forum on Asset Recovery. He has also conducted transparency research for Global Integrity and advised on women’s rights and health policy reforms with Oxfam and CIPE. Currently, Mouheb mentors students at the University of Bristol’s School of Sociology, Politics, and International Studies.

He holds an MSc in Public Policy from Bristol and a BA in International Relations from El Manar University.