Anastasia Leontariti

I’m Anastasia Leontariti and I am 24 years old. I have studied Social Policy at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences in Athens, Greece.

During my studies I have develop a vivid passion about social issues and mobilization of the civic society in Greece. In my academic years I have attended a lot of seminars about social issues like homelessness, poverty, migration and sustainability. Especially, during my internship at the last semester of my university studies, I have emphasized in the social issue of homelessness and its different shapes, through many projects and social street work.

Furthermore, in this period of time, I have taken part in the Lazord fellowship, and I am working as an Operations manager at Odyssea NGO.

Christina Vaia Stampolidou

My name is Christina Stampolidou, I am a graduate of the Department of Social Policy at Panteion University and I work as a social scientist at the Cancer Guidance Center.

I have an excellent command of English and am in the process of learning French. I have been involved in volunteering and I am interested in all issues related to social inequalities that concern both my country and abroad.

Tereza Filiou

Holding a degree in Sociology and a Master’s in Analysis and Implementation of Social Policy, Tereza has a strong interest in issues related to gender and social inequalities. She has research experience in qualitative research methods with her thesis on sexual harassment in the workplace. She also did her internship at Vrije Universiteit of Amsterdam as a member of the Social Inequalities and the Life Course (SILC) research group, focusing on statistical research methods. Her research focused on whether family socialization, gender of parents and kids, and the general gender equality in European countries affect the cultural participation of the kids.

In addition, she has been a volunteer in various non-governmental organizations as a social scientist and street worker. At the moment she is working in the communications department of the Greek street paper, which is working on the empowerment of people experiencing poverty and social inclusion.

Maria Komporozou

Driven by a passion for cultural exchange and intercultural communication, I completed undergraduate studies in Foreign Languages, Translation, and Interpreting at the Ionian University in Greece.

After graduating, I joined the European Solidarity Corps, participating in initiatives focused on sustainability, social inclusion, and human rights. Highlights of my journey include promoting SDGs in Poland, restoring cultural heritage in France, and managing an environmental campaign with Actionaid in Spain.One of my most transformative experiences was serving as a humanitarian aid volunteer in Nepal, where I managed communications for the Women for Human Rights NGO.

Currently, I am pursuing a Master’s in European Policies on Youth, Entrepreneurship, Education, and Culture. Through Lazord Fellowship, I serve as an EU Projects Officer at the youth NGO ELIX, focusing on the implementation of European-funded programs to empower young people and create meaningful societal impact.

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