Christina Vrotsou
Christina is a social scientist with a diverse academic background, including studies in Gender and Intersectionality, Management in International Organisations and Finance. Over the years, she has effectively collaborated with various entities, including international organisations, local and international non-governmental agencies, intergovernmental organisations and the regional public sector. Christina has conducted in-depth research and analysis of gender-related issues and has been involved in many service-based projects targeting disadvantaged and marginalised groups. She has intensively engaged in the refugee response scheme and through the different posts and collaborations she has supported numerous vulnerable individuals, including children at risk, gender-based violence survivors, people with dis/abilities and so on. Furthermore, Christina’s diverse experience include the management and implementation of EU-funded R&I projects.
Evi Chavele
A versatile social anthropologist who has successfully held positions in both the non-profit and the corporate sector with noticeable achievements. Evi has for several years collaborated with some of the most renowned non-governmental environmental agencies where she was involved in developing awareness raising campaigns, communication and fundraising strategies, as well as building networks of volunteers and other stakeholders. Furthermore, she has gained valuable experience in support provision to vulnerable groups through her long engagement in service-based projects targeting refugees and migrants residing in the urban context. She has also conducted independent research and delivered assessments on environmental and humanitarian issues. As a freelance consultant and trainer, she offers expertise in sustainable communication, marketing, and sponsorship strategies. In recent years, she is also holding a key role in operations management, where she undertakes high-level HR tasks, analyses organisational processes, and works towards improving operational efficacy.
Ilektra Simitsi
Ilektra Simitsi holds a PhD in European Law with specialization in European Governance and the Open Method of Coordination from the Law School of the Democritus University of Thrace. She holds a degree from the Department of Political Science and Public Administration of the Kapodistrian University of Athens, a Master's degree in European Law from the Law School of Democritus University and a Master's degree in Public Policy and Human Development from the Maastricht Graduate School of Governance - UNU Merit. Her research interests include European Integration, Rule of Law, Human Rights, Migration and Education, Governance and Social Policy and are accompanied by her work experience in the design, management and implementation of projects funded by the European Union.
Marina Natsia
Marina holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Democritus University of Thrace, complemented by postgraduate studies in International Relations at the Humanities Department of Utrecht University and Gender Studies at the Department of Social Anthropology and History of the University of the Aegean. She is experienced in research, project management, and training facilitation, with expertise in Gender and Sexuality studies. Her research interests encompass a broad spectrum of social topics, including gender justice, gender-based violence, diversity, equity and inclusion practices, sexual and reproductive education, human rights, migration, and marginalised communities.
Panagiota Kokoliou
Panagiota is a sociologist whose work focuses on social inclusion, with a particular emphasis on migration and gender-related issues, grounded in academic training in sociology and an interest in criminology. She also holds an MBA, enabling her to bridge social research with the implementation of European initiatives. Over the past several years, she has collaborated on EU-funded projects with international organisations and local NGOs, contributing to cross-sector partnerships and stakeholder engagement. Her experience includes qualitative and quantitative research on migration, the co-design of services for disadvantaged and marginalised groups and the delivery of trainings, workshops and collaborative sessions supporting capacity building and inclusive practice.
Marilena Giannakopoulou
Marilena holds a degree in Business Administration and Management from the Athens University of Economics and Business. She has developed professional experience in communication, social media management and digital marketing, alongside involvement in organisational and human resources support in corporate and project-based environments. Her background includes participation in EU-funded R&I projects, where she has contributed to dissemination, outreach and coordination activities, combining communication skills with experience in operations and human-centred organisational support.
Louisa-Magdalene Papadopoulou
Louisa is a Mining and Metallurgy Engineer and holds an MBA in the Management of Technological Systems. She has extensive experience in the financial and administrative management of national and European research projects, gained through long-term involvement in university research centres and research-driven organisations. Her expertise covers financial reporting, budget monitoring, eligibility checks and compliance across a wide range of EU and nationally funded programmes, as well as participation in research and project support activities.
