Secretariat
Our work is to reflect upon the leadership of tomorrow, define European policies, and reinforce our democratic values.
Our work is to reflect upon the leadership of tomorrow, define European policies, and reinforce our democratic values.
We are engaged on all political levels, from the local to the European. We bring together a diverse network of national foundations, think tanks and other experts.
Executive Director
Actively involved in promoting entrepreneurship and personal and political responsibility, his primary interests include liberal policy solutions, economics, as well as entrepreneurship and citizen participation in governance.
Assistant to the Executive Director
A seasoned political affairs specialist and campaign manager, he focuses on international relations, European domestic and foreign affairs, and security. He holds an MSc in Political Science from the University of Amsterdam.
Strategy and Membership Manager
Holding an MA degree in Social Clinical Psychology, she has previously worked for Promote Ukraine in Brussels, and did a traineeship with the ALDE Group in the European Committee of the Regions.
Project Coordinator
Alumna of the Universities of Cambridge, Strasbourg, and Gottingen, she previously worked for the Council of Europe’s Directorate, the European Commission’s DG EAC, and the European Policy Centre. She specialises in project management, human rights, & Democracy.
Senior Programme Officer
Alumnus of the University of Manchester and College of Europe, he is an Expert in project management, international relations, and EU affairs. He worked for the EEAS, the Representation of Gibraltar to the EU, and the EPD.
Project Officer
Holding an MA Degree in History, he has worked as an Administrative Assistant for LYMEC and is a Municipal Councilor in Schilde’s-Gravenwezelin, Belgium. He is an Expert in Project Management, and is interested in liberal ideology and LGBTQI+ rights.
Project Intern
Worked as Grants and Project Assistant for Lebanese and Italian NGOs. Strong interest in human and women’s rights and environmental topics. Holds an MA in International Affairs from the University of Bologna.
Programme Intern
Worked for a liberal political party in France. He later joined a non-profit organisation in Brussels to work on corruption issues. Interested in foreign affairs & security. Holds an MA in European studies from ULB.
Policy and Research Coordinator
Holding a double PhD in Social and Political Science from VUB and the UA, he has over 12 years of experience in academia and European public administration. He has publications in peer-reviewed journals, think-tank reports, and EU media.
Research Fellow
Holds an MA in International Relations from the University of Florence and MA in World Politics from MGIMO. Member of Center for Cybersecurity and Fondazione Luigi Einaudi. He focuses on cybersecurity, digitisation, Russian-Western relations.
Non-Resident Research Fellow
A graduate of the College of Europe in Bruges, he worked there as an Academic Assistant (2017-2020). He collaborates with the French think-tank GenerationLibre, and conducts doctoral research in European Law at UCLouvain in Belgium.
Associate Fellow
Maria Alesina has an interdisciplinary academic profile and professional experience in journalism and editorship. She holds a Ph.D. in Literary Studies (European Periodical Studies) from Ghent University (Belgium), M.A. degrees in EU Studies from the College of Europe (Belgium) and Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena (Germany), and M.A. in Political Science and B.A. in Philosophy from Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (Ukraine). Thematically, she focuses on European foreign, cultural, and social affairs.
Research Assistant
Matei Stefan is currently completing his bachelor’s degree in International and European Law at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Before joining ELF, Matei also interned at two embassies: the Netherlands Embassy in Bucharest and the Romanian Embassy in The Hague. Passionate about EU law, international relations, and diplomacy, he uses his legal background and academical skills to assist the PRU.
Communications Manager
Alumna of KU Leuven, she is a communications professional with experience in PR and communication within corporate, non-profit, and agency environment. She is skilled in campaign management, journalism, digital marketing, recruiting, and social media.
Junior Communication Officer
Holds an MA in Communication from iaelyon School of Management and an MA in International Relations and Diplomacy from the College of Europe. She focuses on the EU and Neighbourhood, security & conflicts, media and disinformation.
Communication Assistant
Holds a bachelor’s in Communication studies. Then, worked in student affairs in the US and currently is finishing her master’s degree at Vrije University in Brussels. Recently joined the team to promote liberal ideas via successful communication channels.
Finance Manager
With broad experience in finance, budgeting, and analysis, she has worked as the head of controlling & finance for B&S Europe, and as Finance manager for Breast International Group. Her ambition is to excel in her domain.
Accounting Assistant
An expert in accounting and administration, she worked for 25 years in the automobile sector, as well as in several other fields. She loves dark chocolate, coffee, and Italian food, and is fond of the science fiction genre.
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