My professional journey is guided by a strong belief that learning becomes truly meaningful when it connects knowledge with experience, people, and purpose. I am motivated by the idea that education should be experiential, participatory, and rooted in real life, enabling people of all ages to grow, adapt, and navigate complexity with confidence.

Through my studies in International and European Politics at the University of Edinburgh, and in International Relations with a focus on the Mediterranean region at the University of the Aegean and Université Paris Nanterre, combined with extensive international experience, I developed strong critical thinking and analytical skills, along with the ability to communicate across cultures and contexts. Living, studying, and volunteering in different European environments, as well as beyond Europe, strengthened my adaptability and intercultural awareness and helped me understand how deeply context, culture, and perspective shape the way people learn, communicate, and collaborate.

A key turning point in my path was my early engagement with learner-centred and non-formal education approaches. This shifted my focus from content delivery to learning design, placing the learner and their experience at the centre of the process. At the same time, my long-standing connection to creativity and culture has strongly influenced my work. I have consistently drawn on creative practices in my professional activities, designing learning experiences that use artistic and creative tools to make learning more engaging, accessible, and meaningful.

For more than fifteen years, I have worked in the education and cultural sectors, focusing on international project development, proposal writing, educational programme design, event management, and the coordination of multidisciplinary teams. At Jugend- & Kulturprojekt e.V., a Germany-based sociocultural and educational organisation, I serve as Deputy Chair and Senior Programme Manager. In this role, I design, coordinate, and oversee international projects and their educational outputs in the fields of youth work, education, culture, and social inclusion. Being an integral part of the organisation for over fifteen years, I have gained extensive experience in working with diverse teams and contributing to the organisation’s strategic direction.

My experience has shown me that both younger generations and professionals increasingly need skills that go beyond formal education or technical expertise. The ability to communicate clearly, think critically, reflect on information, and engage constructively with different perspectives has become essential for working, learning, and acting responsibly in today’s societies.

Non-formal education, experiential learning, creativity, and intercultural exchange are not simply approaches I apply in my work; they form the foundation of my professional identity. They shape how I lead, collaborate, and design learning environments grounded in empathy, resilience, and purpose. This path has led me to my role on the Founders Board of Skills Shift, where I contribute to initiatives that strengthen human skills in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven world.