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Samuel Eades

Sam is a Psychology graduate who currently supports young people with their education. For the past year, he has volunteered as an ambassador for a leadership development program, Europe101, working with young people across Europe and learning about leadership and communication. He has also been a youth advisor for an environmental charity, in which he learnt a lot about the outside world and its importance. Sam is very interested in learning more about the EU and the Eastern Partnership and strives to protect human rights and equality. Sam also enjoys meeting new people and travelling to new...

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Nicoleta Geru

Nicoleta is a dynamic, civic-minded young woman who approaches every challenge as an opportunity for growth. She is certain that civic engagement is essential to fostering democratic societies and is convinced that concentrated efforts can yield remarkable results. Her extensive involvement in volunteering and social initiatives has bolstered this belief. She has experience in content writing, public speaking, and debating, and is ready to bring her unique blend of skills to the position of Young European Ambassador. Currently pursuing her A-Level studies at Tettenhall College in England, she...

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Mariam Vekua

Mariam is a History, Politics and Economics student at University College London. She is passionate about cultural exchange, which is why she founded a Georgian society at her university, which aims to educate foreign students and raise awareness of Georgia, its culture, history and current affairs. Mariam believes civic engagement is an essential aspect of the euro-integration of Georgia and is grateful for the opportunity to join the Young European Ambassadors’ initiative.

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Antonio Nash

Antonio is originally from Wales and has resided in London for the past 5 years, where he completed a Bachelor degree in Medical Biosciences at Imperial College London and is currently studying Medicine at King’s College London. Antonio holds a strong interest in public and global health and enjoys getting involved in initiatives focussed on widening participation to higher education. In his spare time, Antonio is a big sports fan, and enjoys travelling around Europe and learning about the history and cultures of countries he visits while watching Wales play.

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Harry Trewhitt

Harry is currently studying A-Levels in Political Studies, Geography and Sociology. He recently completed work experience with his local MP at Westminster (UK Houses of Parliament). Harry is passionate about his role as a Young European Ambassador and the connections he can make with other Ambassadors to contribute to a Global Community. He also believes he can develop new valuable skills and create an impact in the world. In his spare time he is learning Spanish and is also keen to pursue voluntary projects abroad that focus on community regeneration and environmental protection. 

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Charlie Allen

Charlie is a recent graduate of Spanish and Portuguese Studies from Queen’s University Belfast in Northern Ireland and is passionate for promoting human rights and democracy, within international contexts and post-conflict societies. He currently works within the charity sector, supporting people with sight loss throughout the UK. Additionally, he regularly contributes as an Editor and Content Creator to EU&U, a youth-led organisation bringing news from across Europe to citizens through social media. Charlie hopes his enthusiasm for multicultural connections will help to amplify his understanding...

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Artur Podsokha

Artur is from Kharkiv, Ukraine. Currently, he is studying Politics, Sociology, and East European Studies at the School of Slavonic and Eastern European Studies at University College London. Artur is passionate about politics and enjoys discovering new things all the time. He is fluent in four languages and has recently started learning Hungarian. Over the past two years, Artur has been a part of the UCL Ukrainian Society committee, where he and his team promote Ukrainian culture by organising various events such as talks with politicians, workshops, and Q&A sessions with cultural influencers,...

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Hayley Anderson

Hayley is currently in her second year of studying European Social and Political Studies at University College London. Her specialism in Hungarian and History has sparked a particular interest in linguistics and the ways this can inform discourse in history and politics. With Hungarian and Australian heritage, Hayley has been fortunate to experience the benefits of the European Union from both inside and outside of its borders. She is passionate about social mobility and providing opportunities to others through her own volunteering efforts.

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Elsie Haldane

Elsie is currently studying for a PhD focusing on gender, sexuality, and human rights in post-conflict nations at the University of Oxford. Alongside her studies, Elsie is a freelance writer and teacher. In her spare time, you’ll find her trying new recipes, reading, or spending time in nature.

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