Profiles

Daria Gorbatiuc

  • Country of origin: EU
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Romania
Daria is a final-year Bachelor degree student in Marketing at the Universitatea de Vest din Timișoara (West University of Timisoara), where she proudly represents her Moldovan heritage. Alongside her academic pursuits, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to community engagement, exemplified by her volunteering experience. For over four years, she has been actively involved in various volunteer organisations, leading and contributing to numerous projects that benefit her community. Her approach to personal and professional development is centered around nurturing meaningful relationships, actively seeking learning opportunities, and engaging in diverse experiences that enhance her ov…

Călin-Alexandru Pădure

  • Country of origin: EU
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Romania
Călin is currently studying mathematics and informatics in both Romanian and German at “Tudor Vianu” National College of Computer Science in Bucharest. In addition, Călin has a deep passion for international relations and a great desire to contribute to solving critical global challenges. Being the founder and coordinator of a youth association, he has a strong commitment to empowering the next generation. Călin’s journey is guided by a profound interest in the workings of the European Union, aiming to further improve it with his role as a Young European Ambassador.

Andreea Galusca

  • Country of origin: EU
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Romania
Andreea is currently studying Business Administration at Universitatea “Babeş-Bolyai” din Cluj-Napoca (“Babes-Bolyai” University of Cluj-Napoca). Being a volunteer in many student organisations, she is actively involved in academic life. She has also been in an Erasmus Study Mobility in Germany (March-August 2023), which helped her to familiarise herself with EU values and motivated her to give back to the community and teach young people of her country about the EU and the advantages it brings.

Pedro Ganchinho Ribeiro

  • Country of origin: EU
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Portugal
Pedro holds a Bachelor degree in Law from the Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, and he is currently undertaking a Master’s degree in Law and Management. He has actively engaged in various events and organisations related to the European Union, notably the European Youth Parliament, which has fuelled his interest in international relations and foreign cultures. Pedro is deeply passionate about connecting with individuals from diverse backgrounds, as well as exploring his interests in music and technology. Described as an outgoing individual, he consistently endeavours to bring a smile to the faces of his peers.

Tamilia Heydarova

  • Country of origin: EU
  • Occupation: Young professional
  • Current residence: Poland
Tamilla is a lively and upbeat individual with a love for life. She has a degree in Business Administration, specialising in Finance from the University of Wroclaw, demonstrating academic intelligence and a creative approach towards new ideas. Tamilla is all about spreading positivity, and can often be found playing the ukulele, reading books, or picking up new languages in her free time. Beyond her diverse interests, Tamilla is driven by a strong desire to make the world a better place, infusing her dynamic personality and eagerness to learn into meaningful endeavours geared towards positive change!

Natalia Więckowska

  • Country of origin: EU
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Poland
Natalia is pursuing a Bachelor degree in International Relations at the University of Warsaw. She has always been passionate about youth work, activism and volunteering. Currently, she is involved in the work of several student associations where she is organising conferences, debates and study trips. Her areas of interest include diplomacy, soft power and European integration. Through the Young European Ambassadors’ initiative, she wants to provide the younger generation a voice and make the world a better place.

Maria Gaweda

  • Country of origin: EU
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Poland
Maria is currently in her final year of high school, studying at the British School of Warsaw and following the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. She is a passionate, ambitious, and driven young woman who has always dreamed of changing the world for the better. Within her local community, she participates in multiple volunteering ventures every month; she is also a member of the Mazovian Youth Council and an assistant to a Polish Member of Parliament. Her main passions involve travelling and learning new languages – fluently speaking English, Polish, Chinese, and Spanish, and learning French and Italian. Maria also has an avid interest in politics and international relations a…

Aleksandra Wojtecka

  • Country of origin: EU
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Poland
With an unwavering commitment to youth development, Aleksandra passionately channels her dedication through active engagement in scouting and as a dedicated member of a non-governmental organisation promoting education and active citizenship. A participant in Erasmus+ projects, she completed the “Human Diversity” training course and engaged in the “Eco Athletes” youth exchange, reflecting her commitment to international dialogue and cultural understanding. Alongside her participation in conferences on youth development, Aleksandra embodies professionalism and enthusiasm in her pursuit of creating positive impact within her community and beyond. Her involvement showcases dedication to fos…

Rashid Jafarov

  • Country of origin: EU
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Lithuania
Rashid is an engineering student at Kaunas University of Technology who also works as an English Tutor. He is also an alumnus of the FLEX Program, an exchange program funded by the US State Deparment. Driven by his passion for making positive changes in his community, Rashid is highly involved with organising and participating in social projects aimed at community service and development. He has completed an internship as a Coordinator of Volunteers at Sumgait Youth House, a social service organisation in his hometown, and is currently the University Representative of the FLEX Program at his university. He has organised various community-based projects such as a food drive, feeding stray…

Hufay Mustafadze

  • Country of origin: EU
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Lithuania
As a Bachelor degree student in Food Science and Technology at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania, Humay is currently immersed in Erasmus studies in the Czech Republic. Demonstrating a passion for learning more about cultures, countries, and fostering effective communication, she is dedicated to broadening her global perspective. Humay is Human Resources Manager in ESN KTU, and is ambassador of her university-KTU. Guided by the life motto, ‘Just enjoy life, and make awesome memories!’ she actively contributes to creating a more enjoyable and memorable global environment for everyone.

Sofia Camaglia

  • Country of origin: EU
  • Occupation: Young professional
  • Current residence: Italy
Sofia has a background in political science and holds a Master’s degree in International Law and Development, specialising in Digital Rights. She has worked as a project designer and manager in companies dealing with urban regeneration, advocacy, innovation, and education. Her curious and dynamic nature has led her to travel extensively, especially in Georgia, where she lived for a year and worked as a cultural mediator, and in the Balkans, where Sofia became passionate about peoples, traditional culture and journalistic and photographic reportage. Intersecting her interest in geopolitics with the latter, Sofia is now devoting herself to intercultural and interreligious dialogue, develop…

Sara Bartoli

  • Country of origin: EU
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: The Netherlands
Sara is a dedicated and driven graduate pursuing a Master’s degree in European Studies: Global Policy and Governance Challenges at Maastricht University. She is fluent in 5 languages and has studied abroad through the Erasmus+ program in Germany. She is often described as a diligent woman with a strong sense of ambition, resilience, determination, and motivation, known for her trustworthiness and leadership qualities. She holds a firm commitment to her ideals. Sara’s passion lies in European external affairs and the intricate dynamics between the EU and its neighbours. Her volunteering experiences have further ignited her interest in international migration and the ‘global south’. She fi…

Paola Zamboni

  • Country of origin: EU
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: United Kingdom
Paola is a dual Master’s degree student in European Affairs, between Sciences Po and London School of Economics, currently residing in London. Always interested in political sciences, international relations, and the European Union, she speaks Italian, English, French, and Spanish. She has been highly active in promoting EU values through her involvement with the “Jeunes Européens Sciences Po” (JEF), where she currently holds the position of Partnership Coordinator, and as of this year, she also serves as the Social Officer in the European Society at LSE. Paola remains actively engaged in volunteering activities in Italy. Additionally, she participated in a two-month service with the Eur…

Massimo Rotunno

  • Country of origin: EU
  • Occupation: Young professional
  • Current residence: Italy
Massimo holds a Master’s degree in Public and Corporate Communication and works as an electoral and general political marketing consultant. In his experience, he followed the Italian national elections and the upcoming European elections in June 2024. He started his career in activism by collaborating in the birth of Fashion Revolution in Italy. For the past two years he has been a volunteer in Fantapolitica!, an organisation that supports young left wing people during the electoral period in local elections.

Luca Riccioli

  • Country of origin: EU
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Italy
Luca is a keen writer who is forging an exciting career after publicising his first novel “Universi Diversi” in his own country. He is currently working towards a Bachelor degree in Administration and International Relations at the University of Tor Vergata, in Rome. He has always been interested in worldwide affairs and keen on understanding of the geopolitical field. Volunteering and ecology are also keen interests for Luca. He has been active in the association of “Friday for future” and a local teen group whose aim was to clean the city in order to highlight the forgotten areas of the metropolis; moreover he was an active scout for several years. He is currently taking part in a nati…

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