"Wim Gabriels"
"Director"
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"Wim Gabriels is the Director of ESN and he has a thorough experience in project management of European-level projects and a deep understanding of the educational landscape in Europe. He has experience in project coordination but also of grant-specific regulations, project reporting, contact with stakeholders outside the partnership and strategic planning. He is also experienced in planning effective communication and dissemination, having a Bachelor in Communication Studies (Communication Science) and a Master in Communication Studies (Media Sociology and Strategic Marketing) from University of Antwerp. Wim has also worked at the International Relations Office of Vrije Universiteit Brussels and he has represented ESN in various other roles, notably as a Board member in the Erasmus Student and Alumni Association. In these last two capacities he has build an extensive knowledge on non-EU projects and programmes in order to build an global awareness of European higher education. Active in the field of Diversity and Inclusion and Community Engagement, Wim strives to make Internationalisation of Education contribute to society."
"https://twitter.com/GabrielWims" "https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielswim/"
"[email protected]"
"Trassa Ní Fhloinn"
"Office Manager"
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"Trassa is the Office Manager at ESN. She studied Theology at KU Leuven and was previously the Office Manager for an NGO in the cultural sector. As the Office Manager, Trassa is responsible for the daily HR within the office, the office logistics and ensuring the other staff members can execute their tasks effectively through supporting their working conditions. Trassa is also the first point of contact for queries coming from external stakeholders and students, as well as the main responsible for Brussels-based conferences."
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"Alexandre Devisscher"
"Financial Officer"
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"Alexandre Devisscher is the Financial Officer at ESN and has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. He is in charge of all accounting transactions, such as booking, payment, and reporting, as well as financial reporting of projects and following EU regulations for grant reporting."
"[email protected]" "https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandre-devisscher-525800140/"
"Sabri Ben Rommane"
"Project Officer"
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"Sabri Ben Rommane is the Communications Officer at ESN. Sabri has a BA on languages and cultures and a double-degree MA on Global Politics and Euro-Mediterranean Relations from the University of Catania (Italy) and Liège (Belgium). He’s been working on EU projects with a focus on communication, campaigns and project cycle management on development cooperation projects implemented in developing countries and on projects implemented in the EU communicating and working with a wide range of audiences, stakeholders, and beneficiaries. He also has experience and knowledge on the managerial aspects of EU projects, fundraising, training and various communication techniques and tools."
"[email protected]" "https://twitter.com/benrommane/" "https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabri-benrommane/"
"Neli Kalinova-Schmieder"
"Project & Policy Officer"
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"Neli is a Project and Policy Officer at ESN. She holds a Bachelor's degree in European Studies and has completed a Master’s programme in Public Management and Public Policies at Sofia University in Bulgaria. She joined ESN in 2016 after an Erasmus+ exchange at the University of Warsaw, and ever since she has been committed to improving learning mobility in higher education. The highlights of her ESN experience include being the national President of ESN Bulgaria and the Education and Youth Policy Coordinator of ESN International, supporting the policy and advocacy efforts of ESN. Neli also had the unique opportunity to put forward her vision and ideas for mobility during her Blue Book traineeship at the European Commission. Her background also includes extensive experience in corporate administration. She is now working at the Headquarters of ESN in Brussels, coordinating projects in the fields of civic engagement, inclusion and sustainability."
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"Gorka Guerrero"
"Web Developer"
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"Gorka is ESN’s Web Developer. He finished his studies in Computer Engineering at Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain, in 2012 and since then he has been a volunteer of several NGO's both in his home country and in Brussels, holding important positions in some, before joining the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) in 2016. Because of his studies, he now possesses deep technical knowledge and is competent on working on a large number of web platforms, notably Drupal. He is responsible for the maintenance of most of ESN's websites such as the Erasmus Generation Portal and the rest of the websites connected to it, ESN Accounts and other internal websites, and the public and private APIs."
"https://twitter.com/gorkaguerrero" "https://www.linkedin.com/in/gorkaguerrero/"
"https://github.com/gorkaguerrero"
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"Annie Kolemen"
"Web Developer"
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"Annie Kolemen is the Web Developer at ESN. After her Master's degree in languages and literature at ULB in Brussels and experiences in the cultural sector in Belgium and abroad, she joined a 13-month training at Interface3 to be a front-end developer. Now she's involved in the design, development, administration and documentation of the ESN and project websites, working closely with the Senior Web Developer and Web Project Administrator."
"https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-kolemen/"
"[email protected]"
"Céline Guérin"
"Events and Project Officer"
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"Céline is the Events and Projects Officer at ESN. She holds a double Bachelor in Foreign Languages from the Catholic University of Angers, and a Master in International Relations and Intercultural Cooperation from the University of Lille. She previously worked for the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and was based at the French Embassy in Laos, where she managed scholarships and organised activities and events to promote international mobility. Celine joined ESN first as an international student in Finland in 2014, then as a volunteer for ESN Lille in 2016, and since 2022, she is working in the Headquarters in Brussels. She coordinates projects and events related to competence development, recognition and validation of youth work and volunteering activities."
"[email protected]" "https://www.linkedin.com/in/c%C3%A9line-gu%C3%A9rin-78b19768/"
"Tiago Nunes"
"Events and Training Officer"
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"Tiago is 26 years old, from Lisbon, and holds a Master’s in Political Science and International Relations from NOVA University Lisbon. He has experience as a project manager, youth worker, and communication and events at local government bodies, NGOs, Agencies of the EU, and political organisations."
"[email protected]"
"Adam Shardob"
"Partnership Manager"
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"The Partnership Manager takes care of the **business development strategy** of our organization. Responsibilities include managing ESN’s fundraising efforts through commercial and strategic partnerships, as well as the overall administration of [ESNcard.org](https://esncard.org) and development roadmap for [ErasmusIntern.org](https://erasmusintern.org)."
"https://www.linkedin.com/"
"[email protected]"
"Maria Uritu"
"Communications Officer"
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"Maria is the Communication Officer at ESN. She holds a Bachelor in Translation and Interpretation from the University of Bucharest and a Master in Project Management from the National School of Political Science and Public Administration from Romania. She previously worked for the University of Strasbourg's International Relations Office, where she gained a wide range of experience in the international education sector by developing and implementing communication strategies in order to promote international mobility for all university audiences. Now, her main objectives will be to develop and implement communication strategies and campaigns, while overseeing key initiatives in mobility, education, and youth work."
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"Giuliana Kotkievicz"
"Policy Assistant"
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"Giuliana is 25 years old and the Education and Youth Policy ESC at ESN. She is currently completing her thesis for a Master’s in International Relations and Cooperation from the University of Porto, and she holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations, European Studies, and Lusophone Studies. She joined ESN Porto in 2018 after participating in a European Solidarity Corps (ESC) programme in Italy. Her international experience includes an Academic Year in America (AYA) programme in the United States during high school and an Erasmus+ Internship in Florence, Italy, after her Bachelor's. In her current role at ESN, she works closely with the President on projects related to skills and employability, as well as environmental sustainability, along with other stakeholders. With a strong focus on education, policies, and project management, she is dedicated to improving opportunities for students and advocating for youth mobility and employability globally, as well as for sustainability initiatives."
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"Patrycja Skalska"
"Communications Assistant"
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"Patrycja is 25 and comes from Poland. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Information Management and is finalising her Master's degree in Sports Management, both from Jagiellonian University in Cracow. Her academic journey reflects a passion for combining structured knowledge with creativity and innovation, which has shaped her professional path. During her studies, she did an Erasmus+ exchange at Università degli Studi di Milano Bicocca, followed by an Erasmus+ internship at ESN HQ where she worked as a Communication and Media Intern. Among all ESN initiatives, her favourite is the International Erasmus Games. Now, as IEG's Communication Officer, she connects with Erasmus students across Europe through a shared love for sport. She is currently the ESC Communications Assistant, supporting the team with social media, graphic design, newsletters, and managing ESN.org. Beyond her professional commitments, she is known for her energy and determination—qualities shaped by a lifelong passion for sports, with running always being her go-to. However, despite her time in Belgium, she remains unconvinced by the charm of Belgian fries."
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"Oriana Iordache"
"Training and Development Assistant"
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"Oriana is 25 and studied at the University of Amsterdam, where she specialised in Work and Organisational Psychology. Subsequently, she took a gap year dedicated to volunteer work in her hometown in Romania, the very moment she joined ESN Brasov. She deeply engaged with national projects and developed a passion for non-formal education and project management. While she was pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy at the Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca, participated in Training for Trainers and joined the ESN Eduk8 international pool of trainers. After graduation, she joined the Headquarters of ESN International as the Training and Development Assistant, supporting the implementation of capacity-building programmes in the ESN network. "
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"Simone Lepore"
"Policy Intern"
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"Simone is the Policy Intern at ESN. In his role, he works within the Education and Policy Department, closely collaborating with the President to support the development of European Union programs and policies, such as Erasmus+. His efforts focus on enhancing internationalisation opportunities for students and advocating with European institutions, National Agencies, and other stakeholders, including civil society organisations. He is currently completing his Master’s in International Development and Public Policy at Nova School of Business and Economics in Portugal. Additionally, he holds a Binational Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and International Relations from Luiss University in Italy and Sciences Po Bordeaux in France."
"[email protected]"
"Isabel Miñano"
"Digital Marketing Intern"
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"Isabel recently completed her Advertising and Public Relations degree at Jaume I University in Spain. She has experience from a previous internship in a digital marketing agency, where she managed the visual identity of brands on social media. She has also studied abroad in the USA and South Korea, gaining valuable international insight. At ESN International, she works closely with the Partnership Manager, overseeing the ESNcard Facebook page, newsletter, and partner representation on social media. She also manages reports and analytics to improve partner visibility through creative campaigns."
"[email protected]"
"Diana Simeria"
"Communication and Media Intern"
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"Diana is the Communication and Media Intern. She has a degree in Communication and PR where she managed to develop useful skills that later on she put into practice in ESN. Currently, she is focused on expressing her creative side while doing a Master’s degree in Arts and while working on different PR campaigns, along with the people from the Communication Department. As a Communication and Media Intern, Diana is mostly in charge of the content promoted on the social media platforms of ESN, providing support in creating visual packages for different projects and contributing to maintaining the visibility of our network."
"[email protected]"
Erasmus Student Network AISBL is supported by a number of employees that work at the headquarters in Brussels. The Secretariat takes care of the network's general cooperation and administration. The composition of the Secretariat varies depending on the international projects and grants of ESN AISBL. If you wish to contact the ESN Secretariat you can reach them by post, phone, and email.