Our team
Blending different expertises to tackle participation challenges
Antwerp office
Jan is the founder and partner of Createlli with 30 years of experience. He guides challenging projects both as a process strategist and as a facilitator, and just as readily takes on a supportive role. His drive is to bring together the input of many diverse stakeholders into a shared project. He has done this in projects related to spatial development, climate, sustainable development, and mobility in Belgium, Spain, France, and the Netherlands. In addition, he is responsible for the development of digital tools, which he sees as one of the key means to involve more people and create insight for experts, policymakers, and citizens alike. Jan speaks Dutch, English, French, and German.
Jan is a partner and process facilitator with 25 years of experience. At Createlli, he sets the framework for processes in the areas of spatial development, sustainable development, mobility, and (innovative) area development. He defines the process strategy, shapes participatory moments, and facilitates both small and large dialogue sessions. He has a particular passion for designing, developing, and guiding democratic experiments and innovative forms of collaboration. He believes that a quality dialogue contributes to mutual learning, understanding, and better solutions. In his facilitation, he encourages the adoption of shared ownership. Jan speaks Dutch and English.
Guillaume is a senior consultant at Createlli, specializing in communication and participation. With a background in urban planning and a multidisciplinary approach, he brings international experience in strategic territorial development and operational planning. His expertise extends to project management and supervision, enabling him to offer integrated models that address challenges comprehensively at every stage of a project. Guillaume excels in supporting visual communication and guiding participatory processes, whether in conferences, training programs, or sustainable development initiatives. He is fluent in French, English, and Lithuanian, making him a valuable asset to our diverse team.
Fabio brings experience in innovation management, design thinking, service design, and visualization techniques. His expertise equips him with the mindset and tools necessary for participatory, problem-solving, and creative work. Over the past three years, Fabio has expanded his skills in project management and co-creation, working closely with various stakeholders and placing a strong emphasis on including vulnerable target groups. In his role, he oversees production and field research for participation projects in Belgium and supports stakeholder management initiatives. Additionally, Fabio contributes to our participation toolbox, enhancing our resources for effective engagement. He is fluent in Dutch and English.
Fien is skilled in graphic design, UX design, and service and public space design. With a Master's in Product Development specializing in Strategy & Interaction Design, she brings a focus on innovation, creativity, and sustainability to every project. Fascinated by the future of public spaces, Fien believes in the vital role of participation and co-creation in shaping these environments. She contributes to projects on spatial development, climate, and mobility, excelling in creating visualizations, web design, and providing support for participatory moments and digital surveys. Additionally, Fien manages our social media channels and oversees website updates. She is fluent in Dutch and English.
Iris is a dedicated people manager with a passion for empowering citizens to participate actively in society. She encourages individuals to take initiative in their communities, enabling them to contribute to and influence policy. Iris excels at connecting organizations with citizens and partners, guided by the principles of the Commons, where sharing resources, materials, and knowledge is fundamental. At Createlli, she leads and organizes various projects, overseeing general process management and facilitating workshops. Beyond her role at Createlli, Iris also serves as the business manager of Comisol BV. She is fluent in English, French, and German and has a working knowledge of Spanish and Italian.
Andrea is a sociologist with a master's degree in International Studies and a passion for sustainability. She completed an internship at a sustainability consultancy, where she has been able to apply her knowledge and learn about the importance of socially and environmentally responsible practices. Right now she is doing a 6-month internship at Createlli and she is excited to contribute to projects that make a difference and work as a team to make a positive impact.
Bilbao office
Irati has been working in Creatteli since 2016. She has a masters degree in architecture (San Sebastian, 2016), and a Master in Urbanism and Urban planning (Bilbao, 2017). Before joining Createlli Irati worked in a consultancy company. In recent years, she has carried out various participation and social dynamisation projects, mainly related to urban planning. She also has experience applying digital participation processes with the Createlli platform. In recent years she has been working on citizen engagement projects with diverse social groups such as: children and youth, the elderly, local entities and gender perspective. Irati speaks Basque, Spanish and English.
Jone has a master in Architecture, a degree in Peripheries, sustainability and urban vitality and a Master in Landscape Architecture . She is currently a PhD student, working on her doctoral thesis on inclusive urbanism, participation and sustainable design. Jone is specialized in participation for urban planning, urban development and social innovation. She has 20 years of experience as an architect and 15 years in citizen participation. In recent years she has carried out several projects with children and youth, as well as entrepreneurship promotion, mediation in citizen conflicts and gender urbanism. Since 2015, Jone has been working closely with Createlli Jone speaks Spanish, Basque, English, French.
Lucia has experience in spatial analysis and digital tools. Having a background in Geography and Urban Studies, she pays attention to critical planning and participation. She is passionate about the strength of co-creation tools, such as collaborative digital maps, for effective planning. Lucia started as an trainee thanks to the Global Training collaboration with the Basque Government. Now she keeps collaborating with Createlli in projects on spatial development, noise and mobility and focuses on creating digital surveys and maps. Having studied and worked in an international context, Lucia can support projects in four different languages: Spanish, English, French and Basque.
Delhi office
Ashish leads our development team in Delhi. He has a university degree in computer science and 9 years of international experience (India, China, Myanmar and Japan) in web applications and collaborative platform development before joining Createlli in 2014. What can you expect when working with Ashish? He likes technical challenges and often surprises with innovative solutions and out of the box insights. Within Createlli, Ashish develops the digital tools and platforms. Ashish is fluent in English, Hindi and also speaks Japanese.
Vishant has a degree in computer science and has been working as a developer on our Delhi team since 2016. He supports in the development of our digital tools and platform. Vishant speaks Hindi and English.