Availability :
Available for Ad-hoc expertise missions
Validated Expert info
Expert can perform Ad hoc expertise missions at network and programme level in relation to:
Thematic expertise:
> Equality, diversity and inclusion
Summary
I am social worker, having obtained a first degree in Social Work, Masters in Policy Studies and PhD in Social Work. I have >15 years of professional experience in the area of social work, working with people with disabilities and other groups of vulnerable people (e.g. migrants, refugees, homeliness), environmental and entrepreneurial projects with social impact, enabling the empowerment of local communities. I have experience in the position of Project Manager gained in several funded European (Erasmus+, LIFE, etc.) with proven experience in project and policy design, planning, management and monitoring.
In addition, I have experience in a) organising, leading and motivating colleagues and external partners for cooperating in joint projects, b) facilitating training workshops for various interested groups (e.g. social workers, minor offenders, journalists, unemployed persons), c) cooperating with various stakeholders (e.g. Local Authorities, NGOs, Cooperatives), d) being able to build networks with many different parties (e.g. Public Bodies, Research Centres, Consulting Agencies) and e) designing tailored-made training for NGOs and Local Authorities.
Thematic specialization in projects in the field of social sciences, social work, social care, disability, entrepreneurial and environmental projects.