Experience

UNICA - Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe

• Belgium
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Policy and Advocacy Officer

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Projects: Erasmus+ KA2: Teaching in Higher Education Effectively via Eye-tracking (METU) Representation: European University Association (EUA) Responsibilities under this role, include: a) Policy and Advocacy: Influencing policy relevant to UNICA mission; Monitoring policy developments related to Higher Education on international and European level, especially linked to European Higher Education and European Research Areas; Supporting and engaging with Member Organisations and UNICA Working Groups to actively participate in actions within and beyond the Network. b) Administrative Assistance: Supporting in the execution of daily administrative tasks. Show less



Freelance

• Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

• Trainer and Facilitator

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  Acting in the role of trainer and facilitator for online activities and trainings, mainly included in EU projects (co-funded by the Erasmus+ Program) coordinated by INGYOs, National Youth Councils and other Civil Society Organisations. Activities take place physically or/and onlinine, incorporating Non-Formal Education methodologies. At this current point, activities are mainly online due to Coronavirus restrictions. Areas of Expertise: Active Citizenship and Policy Development; International Cooperation and Funding - EU, CoE, OECD, UN and ASEM/ASEF; NGO Cooperation, Membership, Strategic Planning and Network Development; Lifelong Learning - Formal education (secondary and higher education), Non-Formal Education and Informal Learning (including VNfIL); Youth Policy and Advocacy; Educational and Learning Mobilities; Volunteering and Youth Work; Competences and Skills Development/Recognition; Gender Mainstreaming, LGBTQI+ and Equality; Human Rights/HRE; GCE. Regarding my experience, I have been acting as youth representative engaged in several policy related processes since 2010 and as educator since 2016. During this period I had the opportunity to work for several institutions and organisations like University of Cyprus, Council of Europe - North South Center, European Commission (DG EAC, DG EMPL), AEGEE Europe, Youth for Understanding, JEF Europe etc. Beyond my individual cooperation as part of set project activities, I have also been member of Pool of Trainers (Cyprus Youth Council / Youth for Exchange and Understanding, 2016 -2017). My latest activities include Brave New You (YEU International, Sept. 2021), Gender and LGBTQI+ (EAEA, Sep. 2021). DIMA 2.0 Advocacy Training (EAEA, Apr. 2021), Europe@School Training on Inclusion (JEF Europe, Nov. 2020), AMPLIFY (Oxfam Quebec/Italia, Dec. 2020). Show less



European Youth Forum

• Belgium
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

  I was honoured to be one of the Board Members of the European Youth Forum (YFJ) for the 2021/2022 mandate. Beyond the overall role the YFJ Board has, Members are divided into set clusters linked to specific policy fields: 1. Rights 2. Democracy & 3. Sustainability. I was part of the Rights' Cluster, working on #YouthRights (supporting role), #SEI Social and Economic Inclusion (supporting role, leading the policy work on #PlatformWorkers), #NFE Non-Formal Education #YouthWork #Mobility #Volunteering (leading role as of 02/2022). During 2021, together with other Board Members, I was working closely on issues related to the advancement of the YFJ Community (under Governance Development teams) and the development of the Membership Strategy. In addition, beyond several opportunities to represent YFJ externally, I was also member of the "CoE Monitoring Committee for the Review of the Recommendation on Young people's access to Rights" (03/2021-10/2021). _________________________________________. After the Online General Assembly - OGA in Nov' 2020, member organisations (INGYOs & NYCs) elected a new board for the 2021 - 2022 mandate. The Board brings together 11 youth-elected members: the President, 2 Vice-Presidents and 8 Board Members. Show less



European Association for the Education of Adults - EAEA

• Belgium
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Policy and Programme Assistant

  • Mar 2021 - Sep 2021

  Short-Term Contracted Staff Member of the Network Campaigns: WeAreALE Projects: Erasmus+ KA2: BILDUNG - Inclusive Lifelong Learning Systems (EAEA), DIMA 2.0 (CARDET), MASTER - Measures for Adults to Support Transition to further Education and Re-skilling opportunities (Forma.Azione) Representation: EPALE EU, Lifelong Learning Platform - Pool of Experts (2021-2022) Responsibilities under this role, included: a) Policy and Advocacy: Influencing policy relevant to EAEA mission; Monitor policy developments related to Adult Learning and Education (ALE) on international and European level; Supporting the team when developing papers (policy, position and reaction papers); Support Member Organisations to effectively participate in and contribute to local/national policy debates in line with the priorities defined in the organisation's strategy; Supporting Campaigns and other processes with external partners. b) Administrative Assistance: Supporting in the execution of daily administrative or project-related tasks; Developing sessions, material or providing input for educational activities related to key priorities and topics; Creating, preparing, and disseminating videos/ photos/ presentations; Updating the social media. Show less



Lifelong Learning Platform - European Civil Society for Education

• Belgium
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Assistant

  • Mar 2021 - Jun 2021

  Staff Member (Volunteer Agreement) of the Network Projects: Erasmus+ KA2: CodeSkills4Robotics (N.C.S.R. “Demokritos”), IN-QUAL (Instituto Pedro Nunes), DIMELI4AC (Univ of Hannover - Insitut fur didaktik der Demokratie) Administrative Assistance: Supporting in the execution of project-related tasks; Drafting and collecting relevant documents for the final reporting process including Intelectual Outputs, Staff and/or other project-related costs and expenses etc. Staff Member (Volunteer Agreement) of the Network Projects: Erasmus+ KA2: CodeSkills4Robotics (N.C.S.R. “Demokritos”), IN-QUAL (Instituto Pedro Nunes), DIMELI4AC (Univ of Hannover - Insitut fur didaktik der Demokratie) Administrative Assistance: Supporting in the execution of project-related tasks; Drafting and collecting relevant documents for the final reporting process including Intelectual Outputs, Staff and/or other project-related costs and expenses etc.



3s Research & Consulting

• Austria
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• External Evaluator

  • Mar 2020 - Apr 2020

  As External Evaluator, I had the shared responsibility to evaluate applications for the Jan Amos Comenius Prize carried out for the European Commission under the DG EAC Framework Contract EAC-02-2019. As set by 3s, together with other evaluators, I successfully completed a training (mock assessment) report to accepted quality standards. As external Evaluator I had the responsibility of reviewing a set of applications and then a) drafting an individual evaluation report for each of the applications assigned to me and b) drafting of one consensus report (in cooperation with a second expert) for each of them. Show less



Youth For Understanding

• Belgium
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advocacy and Projects Coordinator

  • Sep 2018 - Mar 2020

  Staff Member of YFU Global Office, which brings together employees of YFU IES and EEE-YFU. ▪ Advocacy and Representation: Influence policy relevant for the mission of YFU; Monitor policy developments on European and international level and draft reactions (policy and position papers) if in line with YFU's strategy; Systematically monitor and map relevant developments and most recent research on the European and global level to create the basis for positioning and innovations; Train and coordinate YFU Pool of Representatives; Foster existing strategic partnerships and relationships with like-minded civil society organisations to join forces, create synergies and strengthen impact and visibility of YFU; Assist and support MOs to effectively participate in and contribute to local/ national policy debates in line with the priorities defined in YFU’s global strategy. ▪ Project Coordination: Coordinate and ensure effective implementation of EU funded projects (e.g. ACLEV), including budget management, project coordination and oversight, reporting, collaboration with funders; Oversee quality assurance, evaluation, reporting, and knowledge management in projects organised by EEE-YFU; Monitor and identify promising funding options on the European and global level and translate them into project ideas. ▪ Administration and Communication: Supporting the Organisation's daily administrative tasks; Creating, preparing and disseminating videos/photos/presentations for the organisation; Supporting preparation, implementation and follow-up of statutory meetings; Updating the social media of the organisation. ▪ Educational Activities: Providing assistance in Education and Training (preparation, implementation, evaluation) for activities and programs provided to Member Organizations, Staff Members, Students (ongoing exchange students, returnees). Show less



Youth for Exchange and Understanding (YEU)

• Belgium
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Policy Officer and Project Coordinator

  • Feb 2017 - Jul 2018

  Responsible of quality planning and implementation of YEU Advocacy Strategy; Project Coordinator (E+ KA1-2-3, H2020); Representative of YEU externally; Execute work within the Administrative Office (as set by Governing Board and Secretary General); Supporting Member Organisations. Working on Gender and Youth Work related issues. Responsible of quality planning and implementation of YEU Advocacy Strategy; Project Coordinator (E+ KA1-2-3, H2020); Representative of YEU externally; Execute work within the Administrative Office (as set by Governing Board and Secretary General); Supporting Member Organisations. Working on Gender and Youth Work related issues.



YOUTH EXCHANGE UMBRELLA– Associação Juvenil

• Faro Area, Portugal

• Youth Policy Watch Officer/ Administrative Assistant

  • Feb 2016 - Jan 2017

  Responsible of monitoring policy related process; Project Coordinator (E+ KA2); Representative of YEU externally; Execute work within the Administrative Office (as set by Governing Board and Secretary General). Responsible of monitoring policy related process; Project Coordinator (E+ KA2); Representative of YEU externally; Execute work within the Administrative Office (as set by Governing Board and Secretary General).



University of Cyprus

• Cyprus
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Office Assistant

  • Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

  Office Assistant at the Counseling Office/ Mental Health Center (Academic Affairs and Student Welfare Service of UCY/Psychology Department UCY) Administrative Assistance; Event and Social Media management; Responsible of Network and Partnership development. Office Assistant at the Counseling Office/ Mental Health Center (Academic Affairs and Student Welfare Service of UCY/Psychology Department UCY) Administrative Assistance; Event and Social Media management; Responsible of Network and Partnership development.



Secretariat of Cyprus Presidency of the Council of EU

• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Liaison Officer

  • Mar 2012 - Jan 2013

  Interpretation, logistics and execution support; Liaison Officer for Head of Delegation at Informal Ministerial Meetings (Czech Delegations, European Commissioners and General Directors) at Informal Ministerial Meetings. Interpretation, logistics and execution support; Liaison Officer for Head of Delegation at Informal Ministerial Meetings (Czech Delegations, European Commissioners and General Directors) at Informal Ministerial Meetings.