Meet the Team

Founders

Carla Bartoli

Co-founder and President

My name is Carla, I am 19 years old, and I am currently pursuing a Dual Bachelor’s degree between Sciences Po and Columbia University. Politics has always been at the heart of my interests, shaping both my academic journey and personal growth.

From a young age, I’ve been actively involved in civic life. One of the most meaningful experiences I’ve had was organizing a fundraising campaign to support Ukraine by financing a humanitarian bus shortly after the war began. That initiative reminded me how even small actions can have a real impact.

Since beginning my studies at Sciences Po, I’ve become particularly passionate about public international law and refugee issues. With a specialization in political science and a regional focus on the Middle East, I strive to better understand the roots of conflicts, not only in that region but across the globe. I’m driven by a strong sense of curiosity and a desire to explore how institutions, laws, and diplomacy shape our interconnected world.

As the President of RING, I aim to share this passion with others. RING is an international student-led association committed to fostering dialogue around politics and international relations. My goal is not only to encourage critical thinking and meaningful conversations among young people, but also to inspire a deeper commitment to understanding the complexities of the world we live in.

Marta Sciumè

Co-founder and Vice President

My name is Marta, I am 19 years old and I am a first year student of Medicine at the Universtity of Palermo. I have a strong passion for languages. That’s why, at the age of 17, I lived in Ireland for a year, deepening my knowledge of English and Spanish through interactions with the people I met. Due to a brief period I spent in the hospital due to a past issue, my passion for medicine was born. This is why I aspire to pursue studies in this field to help others. Another of my great passions is politics. I attended Prime Minister, a school of politics for young women, which helped me share my ideas with other young girls like me and deepen my knowledge in this area. Since childhood, I’ve been a volleyball player, a sport that taught me the importance of teamwork. I am convinced that we should always enjoy and appreciate what we have and strive to give our best to improve our lives and the lives of others.

Roberta Urso

Co-founder and Secretary

My name is Roberta, and I am 20 years old. Currently, I am first year student of Law at LUMSA University in Palermo. Since i was a child, I have been visiting every year the island of Lampedusa. Witnessing the migratory phenomenon up close has ignited my passion for law and human rights.

In addition to my academic background I have been practicing dance since I was a child. This experience has helped me understand the importance of discipline. Moreover, it has enlightened me on how art and beauty can serve as a means of communication that transcends cultures and peoples. I strongly believe in seizing the beauty around us and using it as a tool for positive change.

We are three Sicilian friends, united by a profound connection to the phenomenon of immigration. Our roots are in Favara, a small town close to Agrigento, in southern Sicily. Despite pursuing different educational paths, we have been fortunate to live diverse experiences, ranging from direct contact with the ports of Lampedusa to extended periods abroad. These moments have shaped our interest in human rights.
Since the age of eighteen, when we became active Italian and European citizens in every respect, we have gained increasing awareness. We feel responsible for understanding and addressing global conflicts and immigration. We believe in the interdependence of global policies, the consequences of our choices, and the potential impact of small actions on large communities.
Our desire to act and share this impulse with other young people like us, eager to contribute to a more aware and engaged community, gave rise to the idea of founding RING.

Team

Anaelle Mahier

Correspondent for France (PACA region) and Advisor of Human and International Security

Currently attending Leiden University

My dream job is to become an Analyst in international strategy and as a member of Ring, beyond borders, my ambition is to spearhead initiatives that foster cultural understanding through innovative community engagement projects. I aspire to conduct research and disseminate information that contributes to a better understanding of the political world, more specifically in defense and geo-strategis.

Eli Taylor

Correspondent for Northeastern United States and Advisor of Climate Policy and Climate Impact

Currently attending Saint Ann’s School in Brooklyn, New York

My dream job is to be an impactful climate change advocate and innovator in terms of policy and technology, for the better of the human people and the planet. My ambitions within Ring, beyond borders, are to help foster an environment where young people can interact with world policy and issues with each other to raise a better understanding of one’s political stance and the world.

Camille Destée

Correspondent for France (Hauts-de-France region) and Advisor for Economics and Diplomacy

Currently attending SciencesPo Paris (Campus of Menton)

My dream job is to work in global policy making and perhaps in international organizations as an analyst or an advisor. As a member of Ring, beyond borders, my ambition is to help people but especially teenagers to be more aware of the political challenges of our world by conducting researches and disseminating key informations especially on economics and diplomacy

Thomas Clément-Grandcourt

Correspondent for France (Ile-de-France region) and Advisor for Public Policies and Sustainable Development

Currently attending Fénelon High School, in Paris

My dream job is to be a public policy analyst/advisor in a Government Institution, working on ecological transition and social justice issues. As a member of Ring, beyond borders, my ambition is to demonstrate how public policies can influence the trajectories of everyone, particularly the most vulnerable, and that they have a central role to play in the coming years, in the context of the multiple crises we are going through

Alberto Geraci

Correspondent for Sicily Region, Italy and Advisor for government-citizens relations on issues related to conflicts and immigration

Currently attending Gonzaga International School Palermo

My ambition is to work within international diplomacy as someone who will someday strive to bring change to the world. As a partner of RING, Beyond Borders, I aspire to conduct research and analysis to discern past shortcomings in Italian and European migration and economic laws and policies. More specifically, as a correspondent of the association in Sicily, I aim to contribute to the organization’s mission of facilitating the integration of migrants within the local community

Ethan Vancauwenberghe

Correspondent to the North-Eastern United States and economic advisor

My goal is to change the corrupt and damaging economic structures of the global north into a system that at the very least allows all people to live no matter their social status, all without stealing from the global south. I am not a Marxist. My ambition with Ring, Beyond Borders, is to create an organization that has enough reach among young people as to truly begin to educate those who need it. In turn those people will understand elections and vote not for people, but policies. My ultimate dream for Ring, Beyond Borders, is that it becomes a big enough organization to actually have an impact on governments and super-national organizations, and that it never becomes a corporate media outlet that pedals dis-information to aid its affiliated political party.

Mathilde Soblik

Correspondent for France (Île-de-France region) and Advisor for Economics and Society.

Currently attending University of Amsterdam

I aspire to pursue studies in Economics and Political Sciences. My dream job is to work in the European Central Bank and contribute to political decisions that impact our Economy. With Ring, beyond borders, my ambition is to make approachable economical and societal events for teenagers from all over the world. I look forward to communicating with them and creating a space dedicated to a better understanding of our globalized world.

Alexandre Masson

Correspondent to the North-Western France (Normandie region)

Currently enrolled at Saint Jean-Baptiste de La Salle High School.

Through Ring, Beyond Borders, my goal is to ensure that individuals from my generation access impartial information, devoid of stereotypes that hinder our societies. It’s crucial to recognize that contemporary issues affect us collectively. With Ring, I am confident that we can all evolve into enlightened citizens, empowered to take action and influence decisions made by governments and organizations globally. I firmly believe in our ability to act using the tools at our disposal: diligence, motivation, and collaboration!

Nick Aljoscha Adolff

Correspondent to the federal republic of Germany.

Currently enrolled at Lessing Gymnasium Frankfurt high school.

My hope is to change the western education system into an accessible and integrative learning one, instead of a discriminating and exclusive one. Through Ring, Beyond Borders, I hope to participate in the creation of something genuinely meaningful. My ambition is to help Ring Beyond Borders reach a wide range of popularity and to use that platform to inform young people about the injustices and challenges we face. I firmly believe that Ring, Beyond Borders and the People involved will be able to achieve this in stellar fashion.

Leone Ronchetti

Correspondent from Northern Italy (Lombardy) and diplomatic and history advisor.

Currently attending the Swiss School in Milan.

My dream job would be to work in the field of European institutions, with the aim of contributing to the realization of the project of a European Union capable of standing as a protagonist in the global political order. My ambition within Ring, Beyond Borders, is to work with my peers to understand the complexity of the phenomena that determine European policies today, starting with migration. My ambition is to work to get more and more young people involved in politics, so that they can become firsthand actors of change, in the knowledge, as Ralph Nader says, ” Turn on to politics, or politics will turn on you”.

Manuela Jiménez

Correspondent for Costa Rica, Latin America and Advisor of Human and International Security

Currently attending: Pan-American School

My dream job is to become either an intelligence, risk, or foreign policy analyst. As a member of Ring, beyond borders, my ambition is to create a better understanding of the political world through research and dissemination of information. Highlighting events that our society faces but doesn’t receive the media coverage, especially in the area of human security and geopolitics. I aspire to incentivize international literacy in teenagers worldwide

Laura Ridoux

Correspondent for the United States (Florida) and Advisor for Education

Currently attending Coral Gables Senior High School in Miami

Although unsure what my dream job is, I want to study law and be involved in international policy making. As a member of Ring, beyond borders, my ambition is to interact with international students and educate the younger generation on global conflicts and how different viewpoints analyze a political landscape

Maddalena Mizzoni

Author

First year Student at SciencesPo Paris

Even though I have a clear vision of my future (I’m fascinated by international diplomacy, especially in safeguarding artistic heritage), when I daydream about what lies ahead, it’s not just about the job I’ll have. It’s more about the person I’ll become and the impact I want to make on the world. I dream of using the lessons life teaches me to contribute positively, championing democracy, expanding access to education, shattering the glass ceiling, and taking on the challenge of climate change. Most importantly, I want to be a spirited, kind, and influential young woman shaping the global stage. I believe and hope that Ring will guide me towards becoming the best version of myself I aspire to be.

Lena Ciganer-Albeniz

Correspondent for Japan

Currently enrolled at Phillips Academy Andover

My hope through being a part of Ring Beyond Borders, is to fervent commitment to address the pressing social issues of our time-climate change, the migration crisis, and poverty and hunger–by educating young people in Tokyo. My background, being of Japanese and French descent and studying in an American boarding school, has imbued me with a profound understanding of international relations and the complexities of cultural integration. I want to leverage these experiences to educate Tokyo’s youth, bringing them to the forefront of global advocacy. I am driven by the belief that Ring has the potential to reach governments and national organizations, sparking significant and enduring change. It’s not just about raising awareness; it’s about cultivating a generation that’s empowered to influence policy and shape the global narrative. I hope to see Ring become a catalyst for action, where young voices are not just heard but are instrumental in driving progress-an impact that transcends borders and resonates deeply with the values of equity and sustainability

Beatrice Baldi

Correspondent for England

Currently enrolled at St. Louis High School, Milan

Through Ring, Beyond Borders, my aim is to moralise politics to explore the implications of key political issues on particularly vulnerable communities. I hope that through this initiative we can raise awareness about global affairs amongst young people, shedding light on different perspectives and promoting an inclusive dialogue. As a member of Ring, I hope to be able to develop an international network of like-minded and ambitious individuals, confident enough to challenge political systems

Davide Russello

Correspondent for Sicily and Advisor for Economics and Finance nomics and Finance

Currently attending Liceo Scientifico Leonardo, Agrigento.

I am a student deeply passionate about finance with the ambition of working in Investment Banking, particularly in the M&A (Market & Acquisition) division, in order to personally contribute to the development of global affairs that could positively impact the world we all live in. As a new member of ‘Ring, Beyond Borders,’ my ambition is to conduct in-depth analyses and research to contribute to understanding how financial institutions handle current issues such as immigration and conflicts, highlighting their impact on global economies and communities.

Ines Billeaud

Correspondent for Puerto Rico

Currently enrolled at Saint John’s School, Puerto Rico

Throughout my educational journey, I have been drawn to humanitarian endeavors and political studies, with a keen interest in applying such skills to foster community-centric ideologies. Growing up in the vibrant and multicultural city of New York, with French roots from both my parents, I have been immersed in a diverse and international environment. This exposure was further enriched when my family relocated to California, and afterwards to San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 2018. Instilled with a deep appreciation for the importance of global perspectives and effective communication, especially under the scope of Ring, my goal is to shed light on local issues concerning Puerto Rico’s political institutions and utilizing it as a perspective on common apprehensions regarding global conflicts. Conflicts of today are all rooted from a series of historical context, all of which constructs each individual’s opinion and involvement on international issues. My intention would therefore be to unify local apprehensions of Puerto Ricans / Americans to better understand international responses and national responsibilities.

Frances Carlson

Correspondent for United States (California)

Currently attending Lick-Wilmerding High School, San Francisco, CA

While unsure of my dream job, I aspire to pursue a career rooted in international relations that promotes positive global change in topics such as immigration, climate change, and more. As a member of Ring, Beyond Borders, in a time where differences between cultures are being highlighted, my ambition is to promote cultural integration and foster understanding among nations, ultimately working towards a more equitable world for present and future generations.

Vittoria Saldutti

Author

Currently attending Bocconi University

My name is Vittoria, and I’m passionate about international cooperation and macroeconomics. During my studies, I’ve explored how economic policies shape social inequalities, particularly in Argentina, where I had the opportunity to deepen my understanding of Latin American economies. My experience there reinforced my interest in how political and economic frameworks influence development. As a member of Ring Beyond Borders, I hope to explore and analyze key political and economic themes through in-depth articles, making complex global issues more accessible to students. My goal is to provide clear, insightful content that helps both me and other young people navigate and critically interpret the world around them.

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