Profiles

Cezara Cociorva

  • Country of origin: Moldova
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Moldova
Cezara is a motivated student with strong interests in journalism, political literacy, international law and arts. She has been involved in debates, EU and UN simulations, and literary volunteer programmes. Passionate about culture and creativity, she enjoys literature, language, music, dance, and is currently learning piano. Cezara is driven by curiosity, critical thinking, and a desire to engage with people and ideas across borders. 

Mihaela Veleșca

  • Country of origin: Moldova
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Moldova
Mihaela is driven by her love for art, culture, and meaningful human connections. She actively volunteers and enjoys helping others, believing that small actions can bring real change. Open and friendly, she loves meeting new people and discovering new perspectives. Passionate about her cultural roots, she often engages in cultural events and activities that strengthen community and understanding.

Irina-Cristina Ursachi

  • Country of origin: Moldova
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Moldova
Cristina is a dedicated 12th-grade student with a strong passion for art, creativity, and self-expression. She is actively involved in volunteering and enjoys participating in diverse projects that allow her to contribute to her community. She values meaningful connections and loves engaging with people from different backgrounds. Always eager to grow, she embraces new experiences that help her develop both personally and academically.

Ariana Tofan

  • Country of origin: Moldova
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Moldova
Ariana is an exceptionally active and energetic student leader from Bălți, Moldova, driven by a profound passion for diplomacy and international law. As a FLEX Finalist, she immersed herself in a different culture, gaining inspiration and a clear vision for positive change within her community. Her commitment is evident through her roles as the FLEX City Representative in Bălți and her dedicated volunteer work with the STUDEM Youth Center, America House, and Norda youth association. Her ultimate ambition is to build a more peaceful and equitable world where everyone has equal opportunities.

Mihai Todoroscean

  • Country of origin: Moldova
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Moldova
Mihai Todoroscean is a young civic activist from Moldova, dedicated to building positive change through honesty, responsibility, and meaningful community involvement. As a FLEX Alumni Moldova member, he actively promotes youth engagement and intercultural understanding. Mihai contributes to decision-making processes in his district youth council, helping represent young people’s needs and ideas at the local level. Motivated by European values and Moldova’s path toward deeper cooperation with the EU, he strives to connect more young people with opportunities that inspire participation, growth, and a stronger European future.

Luca Stratulat

  • Country of origin: Moldova
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Moldova
Luca Stratulat is a high school student who enjoys sports and has a strong interest in politics. He is an active and curious person who likes to stay informed about current events. In his free time, he enjoys following political debates and playing different sports.

Elena Plugari

  • Country of origin: Moldova
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Moldova
Elena is a student of International Relations, with a strong interest in diplomacy, democracy, and human rights. She began volunteering in high school, where she discovered her passion for youth engagement and community projects. Coming from a region in transformation, she is especially motivated by topics such as EU integration and regional cooperation. Alongside her studies, she is also curious to explore fields like journalism and sociology. As a Young European Ambassador, Elena hopes to help connect young people to EU values, promote dialogue, and inspire others to take an active role in civic life.

Victoria Mitrofan

  • Country of origin: Moldova
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Moldova
Victoria Mitrofan is a student at Gaudeamus Lyceum in Chișinău, where she actively cultivates her interest in civic engagement, leadership, and European cooperation. She has been involved in youth initiatives and educational projects that encourage collaboration, cultural exchange, and the development of young people’s potential. With a strong passion for diplomacy and international dialogue, she is committed to contributing to closer ties between the EU and the Eastern Partnership region and to promoting meaningful intercultural understanding. Victoria strives to support youth participation and create opportunities that empower her generation to engage in shaping their communities.

Maxim Mazur

  • Country of origin: Moldova
  • Occupation: Young professional
  • Current residence: Moldova
Maxim holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi and a Master’s degree in European Studies from the University of Salamanca. With experience in international volunteering through ESN and civic engagement in Moldova, he is currently contributing to the country’s EU accession efforts as an intern at the Bureau for European Integration. He is also serving as a Legal Officer at Youth Security Europe, strengthening his interest in security issues and youth empowerment. Passionate about European affairs and human rights, he aims to build a career at the European level and is committed to promoting a more united, democratic, and resilient Europe as a Young Europe…

Maxim Zelenețchi 

  • Country of origin: Moldova
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Moldova
Maxim is a high-school student from Chisinau, Moldova. He enjoys cooking, running, learning foreign languages, travelling and volunteering at local events. Maxim thinks that the Young European Ambassadors initiative will help him achieve his goal of making a change in his community. 

Matei Vinitchi

  • Country of origin: Moldova
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Moldova
Matei is a dedicated student with strong academic performance and a passion for sports. As a committed footballer, kickboxer, and swimmer, he brings discipline, teamwork, and resilience to every challenge. He is enthusiastic about engaging with diverse communities and contributing to meaningful youth initiatives. Motivated and open-minded, he aims to promote European values and foster collaboration among young people.

Ion Leonte

  • Country of origin: Moldova
  • Occupation: Young professional
  • Current residence: Moldova
Ion is a young person with a strong interest in youth participation, civic engagement, and European values. Passionate about empowering young people, they work to bridge the gap between youth, local communities, and decision-makers at the national and international level. As Secretary General of the National Network of Local Youth Councils of Moldova, they contribute to coordinating youth initiatives, developing youth programmes and policies, and strengthening the voice of young people within structured dialogue platforms. As a youth worker, they design and deliver trainings and capacity-building activities that equip young people with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to actively enga…

Ksenia Gonciar

  • Country of origin: Moldova
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Moldova
Ksenia Gonciar is a motivated young leader from Moldova who believes in the power of youth to shape a more open and connected Europe. As a master’s student in International Relations and a future translator, she works at the intersection of diplomacy, communication, and cultural understanding. Her interests range from European integration and public diplomacy to youth participation and regional security. Ksenia is driven by the idea that meaningful change starts with informed, active, and confident young people.

Emanuela Budu

  • Country of origin: Moldova
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Moldova
Ema is an ambitious high-school student with a passion for history and international relations, fields she hopes to pursue at university. She is an active member of the Spiru Haret theatre club and the School Council, where she enjoys coordinating projects and bringing new ideas to life. Active in numerous volunteer groups, Ema prizes leadership, new ties, and varied viewpoints on common topics. After participating in the Pestalozzi intercultural exchange in Switzerland, she became more interested in global cooperation and European values. Ema aims to help young people become better informed and more engaged in Moldova’s integration process, believing that involvement can start at any a…

Daria Doga

  • Country of origin: Moldova
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Moldova
Daria is a dedicated high school student with a strong passion for social sciences and a deep interest in human rights and essential EU values. As a Young European Ambassador, she is driven by the desire to create meaningful change within her community. Daria believes in the power of education and awareness, and she aims to develop projects that will help people in Moldova better understand their rights, embrace European values, and cultivate a more positive and informed mindset. Thoughtful, motivated, and socially engaged, she strives to inspire others and contribute to a more open, educated, and forward-thinking society.

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