Management Team and Coordinator
Martín Iriberri SJ is, as of 2023, the General Director of Entreculturas. Working closely with him are Ramón Almansa (Executive Director), Beatriz de Felipe (Financial Director), Raquel Martín (Director of Communication and Institutional Relations), Irene Ortega (Director of Citizenship), Sonia Fernández (Director of People and Territorial Development) and Pablo Funes (Director of International Cooperation), in addition to a large group of coordinators who, together, guide the day-to-day running of the organization.
Martin Iriberri
General Director
Graduated in Law from the University of Navarra, in Theology from the University of Deusto and Master in Theology from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana of Bogotá. Between 2001 and 2003 he worked as a teacher of ESO and FP in Vitoria, and in the Jesuit Peace Program/CINEP in Colombia. In 2006, he was Director of the Ellacuría Foundation in Bilbao and in 2013 of the Loiolaetxea Association in San Sebastian. He was also Deputy Director of the Alboan Foundation and Delegate of the Jesuit Social Sector in the Loyola Province. Until 2021, he was a joint trustee of the Entreculturas and Alboan Foundations and is currently CEO of both organizations.
Ramon Almansa
Executive Director
Forestry Engineer from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, member of the Board of Directors of the International Federation of Fe y Alegría (2007-2010 and 2015-2019), Secretary of the Governing Board of the State NGDO Coordinator (2009-2012), Member of the Cooperation Council of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation since 2016, member of the Cooperation Board of the State NGDO Coordinator (2006-2009), Coordinator of the International Cooperation Area of Entreculturas (1997-2017) and current Executive Director of Entreculturas.
Beatriz de Felipe
Financial Director
Degree in Business Administration and Management, with a postgraduate degree in International Development Cooperation. She has 10 years of experience in the cooperation sector in different areas, from management and administration to field work or relations with companies. She is currently the Financial Director.
raquel martin
Director of Communications and IR
Degree in Information Sciences and specialist in journalism and international cooperation from UCM, in development cooperation (IUDC, AECID) and in Management Function in NGOs (ESADE). She began her professional career in various media and communication agencies and started her involvement with Entreculturas in 2000 as head of the Education and Advocacy Area. She was part of the Board of Directors of the NGDO Coordinator and the EpD advisory group of the Cooperation Council. She is currently Director of Communication and IR at Entreculturas.
Irene Ortega
Director of Citizenship
Degree in Law and specialist in International Development Cooperation. She has over 20 years of experience working in areas such as Development Education, Volunteering, Education and Coordination of groups in Leisure Time, Project Management and field support within the framework of International Cooperation actions. She is currently the Director of the Citizenship Area at Entreculturas.
Sonia Fernandez
Director of People and Territorial Development
Degree in Mathematics, Master’s in Human Resources Management and Direction, and specialist in team coaching and systemic leadership. Between 2014 and 2017, she was president of the Extremadura NGDO Coordinator (CONDEX). From 2010 to 2016, she held the position of Education and Territorial Implementation Technician for Entreculturas in Extremadura. Since 2016, she coordinated the People and Teams Area at Entreculturas, and is currently Director of People and Organization.
Pablo Funes
Director of International Cooperation
Degree in Business Administration and Management and postgraduate degree in International Cooperation. Over 15 years of experience in the cooperation sector, assuming different responsibilities in different organizations: CEOP Ilo, FIIAPP – EUROsocial, Economists without Borders and JRS. He is currently the Director of the International Cooperation Area at Entreculturas.
RAQUEL ABAD
Coordinator of Partnerships and Institutional Relations Area
Degree in Information Sciences and postgraduate degrees in International Cooperation, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Management Function in NGOs. With over 15 years of experience in project management and support to local organizations with stays in Latin America and Africa; during the last five years she has led strategic partnerships with the private sector at Entreculturas. She currently coordinates the Partnerships and Institutional Relations Area.
Nacho Esteve
Coordinator of Communication and Campaigns Area
Degree in law, MBA from Instituto de Empresa. 15-year track record in positions of responsibility in communication and fundraising in the NGO sector, specifically at Aldeas Infantiles and Plan Internacional España. He is currently the Coordinator of the Communication and Campaigns Area at Entreculturas.
David Alonso
Coordinator Territorial Development Area
Degree in Economics and Business Administration, Specialist in International Cooperation. Training in management, organizational design and team coaching specialist. Linked to Entreculturas since October 2000, he has been participating in the Cooperation, Training and Volunteering teams. He has been Coordinator of the Financing and International Volunteer Group of the Coordinadora at different times, of the REDES volunteer group and of the Enlázate por la Justicia initiative. He is currently Coordinator of the Territorial Development Area.
