Marta De Los Rios White is the interim Head of Capacity Building and Research at ENoLL. She is a Process Engineer with a Master in Sustainable Cities with international project management experience (South and North America, Africa, Europe). She has great experience in sustainable and participative process improvement and co-creation of solutions with a systemic and strategic thinking approach. She has a very good understanding of various thematic areas such as climate change, climate adaptation, sustainability, sustainable production, circular economy, process improvement, urban sustainability, life cycle assessment and life cycle thinking. She is familiar with Urban Living Labs and co-creation in the urban environment. She is an experienced project manager with 10 years of experience supporting the implementation of international cooperation projects for different donors and specially for the European Commission in a variety of technical areas.

Spela Zalokar is a Senior Project Manager and Capacity Builder at ENoLL, specializing in Urban Living Labs and climate neutrality initiatives. With academic credentials in European Studies and Politics & Society, she brings a profound understanding of the social, political, and environmental dynamics shaping urban landscapes. Spela is adept at developing and implementing innovative tools and methodologies tailored to Living Labs' unique challenges, including the Co-creation toolkit and the Urban Living Lab Mapping Canvas. Her work focuses on fostering stakeholder collaboration, driving sustainable urban development, and empowering communities in co-creating their urban environments. Prior to her current role, Spela gained valuable experience in EU institutions such as the European Parliament and the European Commission (DG REGIO), providing her with insights into EU intricacies that inform her work on Living Labs and related initiatives.

Martina Desole has 20 years of experience in the international public sphere, specializing in R&D policy orientation, public engagement, advocacy, and science diplomacy. She has collaborated extensively with the European Commission, Ministries, and Funding Agencies in over 15 extra-European countries. Currently, Martina serves as the Director of the European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL), where she leads the organization in promoting innovation through user-driven research and fostering public-private partnerships across Europe and beyond. Previously, Martina was the Head of Unit for International Cooperation and Innovation at APRE - Agency for the Promotion of the European Research. In this role, she managed and coordinated over 15 International Cooperation projects and served as the National Contact Point for Industrial Technologies from the Sixth Framework Programme through Horizon 2020. She also led the ERACAN Platform and the EU–Canada Programme Level Cooperation Task Force. Martina holds a degree in International Law, a postgraduate diploma in European Policies, and a Second Level Master in Global Environmental Policies.

Noemi Caiazzo is a Junior Trainer and Project & Communication Manager at ENoLL, where she collaborates in EU projects, contributes to the organisation and management of Capacity Building initiatives, and developes effective communication strategies. Since February 2024, Noemi is also the Single Point of Contact for the ENoLL Energy & Environment Working Group, fostering collaboration among industry leaders and facilitating high-level dialogues on crucial topics. With a Master's in International Relations in the Digital Era, and driven by a deep interest in sustainable energy solutions, she brings with her a unique perspective, focusing on bridging the gap between technology and environmental issues. Noemi has recently won the Premio America Giovani, through which she is currently pursuing a Master's in Leadership for International Relations and Made in Italy. Her aim is to further refine her expertise in key sectors and make a significant impact on a global scale.

Koen Vervoort is the Senior Stakeholder Strategist at ENoLL. He has a heart for Living Labs and stakeholder engagement and creating added values via connecting people and opportunities. After 13 years of managing teams within Mc Donald’s, Nike, IKEA, and his own private business, he took his first steps in the open innovation landscape during the first ever living lab project in Belgium, i-City, back in 2006. As from 2009 he gained more experience by the creation and management of a new team of Living Lab colleagues within IBBT, iMinds and imec, a Flemish R&D hub for digital technologies with a focus on Living Labs. In 2020, he became ENoLL’s Network Builder, focusing on co-creating & -developing added values for all the members of ENoLL and interested organizations. Today, as Senior Stakeholder Strategist, he advises the Secretariat and Executive board of ENoLL concerning the strengthening and expansion of the ENoLL network. Next to this he developed a harmonized evaluation framework for all diverse types of Living Labs. He has large experience in leading teams & managing complex stakeholder ecosystems to guarantee the sustainability of networks.