Profiles

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…

Costanza Bossi

  • Country of origin: EU
  • Occupation: Young professional
  • Current residence: France
Costanza graduated with honours in April 2021 with a Bachelor degree in Foreign Languages and Business at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan, Italy. She has recently graduated with distinction in September 2023 with a joint Master’s degree in Euroculture Erasmus Mundus – European Studies – at the University of Georg-August Göttingen, in Germany, and the University of Strasbourg, in France. Passionate about culture, diversity, and mobility, Costanza has lived and studied in several countries in the EU and beyond, by developing her language skills in English, French, Spanish and German. Her huge interest for political science, international relations and EU institutions b…

Krisztián Nagy

  • Country of origin: EU
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Hungary
Krisztián is currently studying International Security and Defense Policy at the Ludovika University of Public Service. He is highly active in youth public affairs and contributes to scientific endeavours. Among other affiliations, he is a member of the Tivadar Puskás Technical College at the University, member of the Youth Council of the United States Embassy in Hungary, and the House of European Affairs and Diplomacy NKE student organisation. For the past 5 years, he has volunteered in the framework of togetherEU movement, as a European Parliament volunteer, having visited the Strasbourg and Brussels institutions twice during voluntary service. He was also the Hungarian scholar of the …

Javid Balamammadov

  • Country of origin: EU
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Hungary
Javid is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Economic Analysis at Corvinus University of Budapest. He completed his Bachelor degree in Economics at Istanbul University. Javid loves working with young people and participated in several Erasmus+ projects, having also completed European Solidarity Corps volunteering in Romania. As a Young European Ambassador he wants to build cultural and diplomatic bridges between the European Union and Eastern Neighbours.

Christos Tsertsenes

  • Country of origin: EU
  • Occupation: Young professional
  • Current residence: Greece
Christos has obtained a Bachelor degree in Political Sciences from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Due to his strong interest in public service, global politics, and European integration, he actively participated in various organizations such as the Municipal Youth Council, the MUN Society, the Debate Society of Thessaloniki, and the JEF Thessaloniki. Additionally, he has been invited to speak at both national and international conferences, served as the President of the Rotaract Club of Thessaloniki, and was honored with the Distinguished Offer Award. Christos strongly believes in the potential of young people to bring about positive change.

Oleksandra Naumenko

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Occupation: Young professional
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Oleksandra is working towards a Bachelor degree in English with extensive work experience in translation and pedagogics. She is passionate about topics such as: sustainable leadership, local governance, and international cooperation;  language learning, literature, and culture; history and politics. Oleksandra has also been participating in British Parliamentary debates. Currently, she is looking into continuing her studies and conducting research as a Master’s student. Oleksandra’s primary goal as a Young European Ambassador is to contribute to cross-national communication and establish mutual understanding between the youth from EEP and EU countries via organisation of regular group se…

Shamsi Eyvazov

  • Country of origin: EU
  • Occupation: Young professional
  • Current residence: Germany
Shamsi, currently studying Electrical Engineering and IT at RWTH Aachen University, is a dedicated advocate for cross-cultural collaboration and diversity. With accumulated experience in roles as the Vice Chairperson of External Affairs at EESTEC LC Aachen and as an advisory member of AV (Representation of Foreign Students) at RWTH Aachen, Shamsi has honed skills in organising events and supporting international students. As a Microsoft Learn program ambassador, Shamsi is passionate about technology and education. Eager to join the Young European Ambassadors, Shamsi aims to unite with like-minded individuals across Europe, fostering cultural exchange for a more inclusive community.

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