Team

Meet the people behind the projects.

Lauren Razavi

Executive Director

Lauren is a writer, political scientist, and expert on global mobility and governance. With a decade of experience at the intersection of technology, policy, and talent, she has advised governments, startups, and global organisations on the future of work and citizenship. She is the author of the book Global Natives about borderless work.


Stefan Heggelund

Diplomatic Lead

Stefan is a former Norwegian MP with extensive experience in policymaking, public affairs, and political strategy. He specialises in crafting policies that support global talent mobility and cross-border innovation, bridging the gap between governments and the digital age.


Eman Zabi

Operations Lead

Eman is a strategist with a background in scaling mission-driven organisations. A graduate of Georgetown University and Trinity College Dublin, she brings expertise in AI, entrepreneurship, and global mobility. At Plumia, she ensures initiatives run efficiently, supporting the team’s research, advocacy, and policy efforts.

Abril Carli

Creative Lead

Abril is a designer and storyteller focused on communicating complex ideas through compelling visuals and narratives. She leads Plumia’s creative direction, bringing policy research and global mobility concepts to life through design, media, and digital content.


Chance McAllister

Community Lead

Chance is a community builder embedded in the worlds of global mobility, innovation zones, and network states. With experience at On Deck, CityDAO and other frontier projects—and currently living full-time in pop-up villages—Chance explores how digital and physical spaces foster connection and new ways of organising society.


Rambod Behboodi

Diplomatic Advisor


Rambod is a seasoned diplomat, lawyer, and policy expert with deep knowledge in international trade, finance, and governance. He works with Plumia on policy frameworks that support a more interconnected and mobile world.


Alma Andino-Frydman

Policy Researcher


Alma is a researcher specialising in international migration, labour mobility, and policy development. A graduate of Stanford University, she brings expertise in socioeconomic impact analysis and anthropology.


Ioana Chiculita

Policy Researcher


Ioana is a global hiring expert focused on remote work and international mobility. She works on developing data-driven insights and frameworks to support inclusive and sustainable talent policies.


Sabrina Faramarzi

Managing Editor

Sabrina Faramarzi is an editor specialising in data journalism and trend analysis. Her work is featured in The Guardian, Vogue, The Future Laboratory, and I-AM among others.


Jesse Norton

Writer & Researcher

Jesse Norton is a writer and editor working with governments, banks and technology companies. A digital nomad since 2014, he has a special interest in the history and future of Southeast Asia.


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