Skip to main content

Profiles

Juan Jesus Lopez Martínez

  • Occupation: Student
Juan trained as a marine scientist and holds two master’s degrees in EU & International Studies and Diplomacy & International Relations. He is now a policy officer, aiming to build a multidimensional profile. Having volunteered internationally and studied in Nice, Tunis, Dakar, Banjul, Istanbul and Yerevan, he has also become Director of Media for Equipo Europa, Spain’s biggest pro-European youth association. Communication and sustainability are two other areas that interest Juan, so much so that he won the Best Diplomat and Best Delegate at the International ISCAE UNFCCC simulation of Casablanca award, as well as the Young Climate Innovator scholarship (World Bank) & Climate R…

Alba Lopez Valera

  • Occupation: Young professional
Alba is a specialist in International Studies and Political Science from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, focusing on security, conflict resolution, and international cooperation. Passionate about youth advocacy, she works to strengthen representation in global decision-making spaces. Her expertise includes crisis mitigation, mediation, and combating disinformation. She is committed to fostering a more inclusive and secure future for Europe through cross-cultural collaboration and strategic action.

Ana Intihar Marulc

  • Occupation: Young professional
Ana Intihar Marulc Ana is a law student from Slovenia, currently based and working in Germany, with a strong commitment to sustainability, European policy, and youth engagement. While previously working at the European Parliament, she contributed to the work focused on environmental and social issues. Passionate about international cooperation and civic participation, she actively takes part in initiatives that promote dialogue, inclusion, and democratic values across Europe. In addition to her academic and professional pursuits, she has a keen interest in sports and advocates for its role in fostering community and social cohesion.

Miruna-Elena Nitulescu

  • Occupation: Student
Miruna is an international student pursuing two simultaneous bachelor’s degrees, one in International and European Law at the University of Groningen and another in European Studies and International Relations at Babeș-Bolyai University. Passionate about international human rights law, democratic consolidation, and global affairs, she has volunteered at multiple non-government organisations (NGOs), and is actively engaged in numerous student associations. She is eager to raise awareness about European integration efforts and advocate for stronger collaboration between the European Union and its Eastern partner countries, while upholding the core values of the EU.

Margarida Moreira

  • Occupation: Student
Margarida is an undergraduate student of Languages and International Relations at the University of Porto. Her passion for EU policy-making and public diplomacy has led her to engage in civic participation initiatives such as Understanding Europe, where she currently acts as a Peer Trainer. Within her local community she shows a commitment to promoting social awareness and environmental consciousness among young people. As a Young European Ambassador, she looks forward to fostering intercultural dialogue across Europe and the Eastern Partnership countries.

Keti Lomadze

  • Occupation: Student
Keti is a passionate advocate for human rights, youth empowerment, and civic engagement. She is dedicated to creating opportunities for young people to develop their leadership skills, explore their potential, and engage in meaningful initiatives. She currently serves as the Chairwoman of the Georgian Euroclubs in Ozurgeti, and in addition, she mentors volunteers at the Student-Youth Council, supporting leadership development and community involvement. Currently studying European Studies at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland, she is committed to promoting European cooperation, social inclusion, and active citizenship.

Aleksandra Uss

  • Occupation: Student
Aleksandra is an International Baccalaureate student at UWC Dilijan in Armenia with a strong interest in Economics and Global Politics. Originally from Poland and currently residing in Armenia, she chose to become a Young European Ambassador to share her experience as a European Union citizen while deepening her understanding of Armenia. As an organiser of events such as MUN and TEDx Youth, she has gained valuable experience in project management and public speaking.

Aleksandra Hasiak

  • Occupation: Student
Aleksandra is a DAAD scholar, currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Language and Communication at the Technical University of Berlin. She is also studying European Studies at the European University Viadrina and has broadened her academic experience through courses at institutions such as City University in New York. Passionate about European Union affairs, she actively engages in initiatives such as the 32nd GSI European Summer Academy. Specialising in political communication and media linguistics, her research focuses on analysing democratic discourse in European countries and the social media presence of political parties and politicians. As a Young European Ambassador, she is dedicat…

Miron Chapochnikov

  • Occupation: Student
Miron is an innovator at heart. Human connection is of high importance to him. Over the past years, in addition to his studies, he has been the organiser of a variety of events. He acts on the intersection of technology, people and policy. Miron currently studies a double degree with the European Innovation and Technology Centre in Sustainable Urban Mobility Transitions, with the aim of connecting the people in Europe by transport. He followed this degree in Barcelona and Stockholm. As a Young European Ambassador, Miron aims to enable exploration and communication between young people in the future.

Maria Emilia Lojecico

  • Occupation: Student
Maria-Emilia is a bioengineering student in the city of Maastricht. Outside of her studies she is building a startup that hacks your circadian rhythm for more energy and productivity. She is passionate about journalism, history, and philosophy, and she believes in the power of informed action to create a better world. Together with the YEAs, Maria-Emilia strives to leave a meaningful impact on society.

Michael Gatt

  • Occupation: Student
Michael’s journey in student activism began with the Mini European Assembly, which he participated in, and eventually organised, amongst many other projects. He also acted as Project Lead Coordinator at the National Student Travel Foundation (NSTF). Following this, he has participated in several conferences and simulations, both EU and UN-based. Michael is also studying for a Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B Hons) at the University of Malta, while also involved in GħSL, JCI Malta, JEF Malta and MaltMUN. He currently also serves as the EU Careers Senior Ambassador for the University of Malta and works as a legal trainee at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism in Malta. His key goal is to cont…

Ana Maisuradze

  • Occupation: Student
Ana hails from Georgia and is a newly graduated student, having studied in Lithuania. Her major is International Relations and Development, and she specialises in Security Studies with a distinct focus on Cyber Strategy and Emerging Technologies. Ana has an active curiosity about the world and is passionate about international affairs, which shapes her leadership and academic involvement. She views the YEAs initiative as a pivotal platform to increase her commitment to community work and peacebuilding, and raise awareness of secure digital governance in an interconnected world.

Nitsa Kokoladze

  • Occupation: Student
Nitsa is a Political Science and International Relations student at the University of Pavia in Italy, with a long-standing commitment to youth empowerment. From an early age, she has been actively involved in voluntary work and has contributed to organising and supporting youth exchange programs across Europe. Passionate about diplomacy and international cooperation, she is dedicated to strengthening EU-Eastern Partnership relations and fostering cross-cultural dialogue.

Matilde Calleri

  • Occupation: Student
Matilde Calleri Matilde is a Master’s student of Philosophy and Public Policy at the London School of Economics, with a Bachelor of Arts in History and French from King’s College London. She is deeply interested in the intersection of political thought and European governance. Beyond academia, she has a passion for music, football, and classic Italian cinema. Committed to the power of dialogue and collaboration in political engagement, she is eager to contribute to strengthening EU-EaP cooperation—an increasingly crucial mission in today’s political climate.

Mariateresa Sganga

  • Occupation: Student
Mariateresa is a student at the University of Bologna in Italy, where she’s specialising in International Studies, with a specific focus on the European Union and the Middle East. She is a passionate activist who constantly challenges herself and stands up for what she believes in. Over the past year, volunteering for Save the Children’s editorial team has taught her the realities of social transformation and the power networks hold to drive change. Through the Young European Ambassadors’ initiative, she is determined to advocate for minorities and promote a more inclusive future.

Opportunities

Interested in the latest news and opportunities?

This website is managed by the EU-funded Regional Communication Programme for the Eastern Neighbourhood ('EU NEIGHBOURS east’), which complements and supports the communication of the Delegations of the European Union in the Eastern partner countries, and works under the guidance of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood, and the European External Action Service. EU NEIGHBOURS east is implemented by a GOPA PACE-led consortium..


The information on this site is subject to a Disclaimer and Protection of personal data. © European Union,