Matthew C. MacWilliams is a scholar, and a recognized expert on authoritarianism. His research on President Donald Trump and authoritarianism sparked international debate and is at the heart of his latest book, On Fascism: 12 Lessons From American History.
Matthew MacWilliams is a long-time political professional and an award-winning practitioner of American politics. He established MacWilliams Sanders Communications — a campaign- and issues-driven media strategy firm  —  more than 20 years ago. He earned his Ph.D. in political science from the University of Massachusetts and studied at the University of Pennsylvania for his bachelor’s degree.

Karim Hallal Peche is a Spanish YouTuber focused on european issues, having the biggest YouTube channel in Spanish of this kind (@ElViejoContinente). He works full time in his project making videos on several platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok), giving lectures about the EU and trainings about how to create engaging videos.

Christian Skrivervik is in charge of all aspects of EMI’s external communications. This includes, amongst others, strategy and narrative development, press work, social media management, as well as the production and design of online and print materials. Before joining the European Movement International, Christian worked as Policy and Communications Officer at the Brussels based NGO Shipbreaking Platform, and as Creative Consultant and Text Editor for Essence Creative; a Norwegian Design and Communications Agency based in Oslo. During his time as a student, he was also editor-in-chief of the (law)faculty magazine, Nexus Magazine.

Sebastián Rodriguez is the campaign manager of some of the EMI’s flagship projects that promote European values across the continent. He has experience running pan-European grassroots campaigns and in digital strategy and organising. Before joining the EMI, Sebastián Rodríguez worked as communication advisor at the European Parliament and as a consultant to the largest pro-European campaign groups in the United Kingdom and the rest of Europe.

Emanuel Ferreira is involved in the development of EMI’s communication strategy to improve the efficacy of its outreach. This includes handling EMI’s social media accounts and digital presence, web content management, drafting of proof-read materials, graphic design and others. He is also responsible for the organisation of events and in providing operational, administrative and logistical support in various projects. Prior to joining EMI, Emanuel worked as a Communications and Communities Officer for the European Society of Association Professionals and as a Junior Project Manager for VO-Europe.