Maud leads the community of activists and is a dedicated activist for decolonisation and anti-racism in global development. 

She established Level the Playing Field in Development (LPFDev) to reshape the global development sector by addressing its deep-rooted inequalities, advocating for reforms in systemic frameworks, and driving action-oriented change that dismantles colonial legacies. 

She has over 10 years of project and operations coordination in human rights, international development, and conflict resolution. She holds a master degree in Human Rights (LLM) and a bachelor's degree in Law (LLB).

Ayeasha leads the climate research project (A Seat At the Table (ASATT)) at LPFDev. In this role, she leads research efforts to identify systemic barriers affecting the inclusion of Global Majority stakeholders in international climate decision-making processes.

She is also the founder of Discovering Development which is an organisation dedicated to simplifying development and climate research. Her skillset includes research, consultancy, data analysis, content writing, and web content management.

Ayeasha holds an MSc in Development Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London.

Harkiran Bharij manages our community contributions overseeing the review and editing of articles that address the topics we work on. She has a Substack newsletter where she regularly writes about global development issues. Her engaging narratives and reflections resonate with a diverse audience, offering insights into self-discovery and the nuances of navigating life's challenges.

Harkiran holds a BA in Sociology from the University of Westminster and an MSc in Development Studies from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).