Our Leadership Team
The Executive Board

Isabella Sofia De Gregorio
she/her
President-Director
Brussels, Belgium From Italy & Chile

Mariana Foyo López
she/her
Board Member
The Hague, The Netherlands. From Venezuela

Eugenia Rossi
she/her
Board Member
Brussels, Belgium From Italy

Mathilde They
she/her
Board Member
Brussels, Belgium From France

Joel Astorga Chavez
he/him
Board Member
Antwerp, Belgium From Bolivia

Vashti Ortego
she/they
Board Member
Venice, Italy. From Philippines and United States of America

Atty. Andressa Ambrosi Encinas
she/her
Board Member
Berlin, Germany From Brazil
The Executive Board is the governing body of the Association. Its main duty is to ensure compliance with the provisions set out in the statutory documents and by the General Assembly of members, in order to achieve the Association’s purpose and act in its best interest. The Board of Directors is responsible for the functioning and coordination of the Association’s activities. Furthermore, it holds full decision-making power regarding the initiatives to be undertaken and the guidelines to be followed for the achievement and implementation of the Association’s objectives. With an average age of 28 (and 24 for the Presidency), our Board embodies a new generation of leadership committed to inclusive and forward-looking governance.
Bio – Isabella Sofia De Gregorio (President and Director)
Isabella Sofia De Gregorio (2001) is a feminist and lesbian european youth leader and activist, nonprofit executive working at the intersection of democracy, gender equality, SRHR and civic participation. She is the President and Director of EDUXO. With over six years of experience in civil society, Isabella has led and coordinated large-scale advocacy campaigns, mentorship programmes, and international events. She has an academic background in Diplomatic and International Affairs. Alongside her role at EDUXO, Isabella has extensive experience in EU-level event management and policy engagement, having coordinated high-level conferences, stakeholder dialogues, and institutional events in collaboration with EU institutions, WHO, public authorities including embassies and consulates, and international organisations. Her work combines strategic advocacy, community building, and capacity-building, with a strong focus on intersectionality, inclusion, and youth-led policymaking. Born in Santiago, Chile, and raised in Bologna, Italy, Isabella brings a strong transnational perspective to her work. She has been active in civic engagement and social justice initiatives from a young age and has contributed to campaigns addressing gender-based violence, health equity, and democratic participation. Isabella is based in Brussels (Belgium) and speaks fluently Italian, English, French, and Spanish, and regularly speaks in international forums. She is the President and Director since 02/2020.
Bio – Mathilde They (Board member)
Mathilde They (1995) is a feminist and lesbian policy adviser and youth advocate working at the intersection of democracy, gender equality, youth participation and civic engagement. She is a Board Member of EDUXO. With several years of experience across civil society, public institutions, Mathilde has worked on advocacy, policy analysis and capacity-building related to youth leadership, gender-based violence prevention and democratic participation. She has held positions within a municipal political cabinet in Brussels focusing on gender equality and equal opportunities, and currently works at regional level on youth advocacy and public policy. Her professional background also includes coordination of awareness-raising campaigns and trainings with organisations such as Fairtrade Canada, as well as work in community health initiatives (GotoGyneco), promoting inclusive, feminist and LGBTIQA+ healthcare. Mathilde’s work combines strategic advocacy, political analysis and community-based action, with a strong focus on intersectionality, governance and care-centered organisational practices. She is based in Brussels (Belgium). She is a board member since January 2026.
Bio – Mariana Foyo López (Board member)
Mariana Foyo (2001) was born and raised in Venezuela and has an international upbringing, having lived in Curaçao, the Netherlands, and South Africa. She holds an LL.M. in Public International Law and an LL.B. in Global Law, during which she studied European Law, International Humanitarian Law, and South African Law. Growing up in Venezuela profoundly shaped her commitment to human rights, justice, and the rule of law, as well as her understanding of the fundamental role of democracy and education in building inclusive and resilient societies. She has experience supporting in-depth legal research on developments in jurisprudence and international accountability, contributing to advocacy initiatives and civil society engagement, and translating complex legal analysis into clear and accessible language for diverse audiences. Mariana is highly motivated to continue developing both personally and professionally within international and multidisciplinary environments. Her main areas of interest include advocacy related to gender equality, democracy, and education as tools for empowerment, with a strong focus on youth participation and inclusive decision-making. She speaks Spanish and English fluently and has an intermediate level of Dutch. She is a Board member since January 2026.
Bio – Eugenia Rossi (Board member)
Eugenia Rossi (1995) is a feminist policy and civil society practitioner committed to equality, solidarity, and democratic participation. She cares about the gap between rights on paper and rights in practice, and she is drawn to work that helps communities organise and influence decisions that shape their lives. Her civic engagement started in high school through Italian associations, and activism has remained a steady thread in her life. Over the years, she has supported initiatives on civic education and social justice, and these experiences continue to shape how she approaches policy and organisational work. Eugenia has lived in several places across Europe and beyond. That international opportunity has strengthened her interest in how different systems treat participation, inclusion, and access to rights. It also informs her commitment to gender mainstreaming and intersectional thinking as a practical habit in how she communicates and builds spaces where people can take part meaningfully. Based in Brussels, she works at the intersection of policy, coordination, and community building, and recently completed a project on Women, Peace and Security, a policy framework that focuses on the gendered impact of conflict and on the inclusion of women in peace and security decisions. Having lived and worked in multilingual environments, she speaks Italian and English fluently and has working knowledge of Spanish and French. She is a Board member since January 2026.
Bio – Andressa Ambrosi Encinas (Board member)
Atty. Andressa Ambrosi (1992) is a feminist lawyer and writer committed to gender equality, the rule of law, and social justice. She holds an LL.M. in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law and is devoted to advancing systemic change and dismantling structural gender inequalities, believing that advocacy and education lie at the core of transformative change. She worked for over five years at the Brazilian Public Prosecution Service, primarily addressing gender-based and sexual violence against women, children, and gender-diverse individuals. As a Legal Advisor, her work involved promoting criminal accountability, providing legal protection and redress to survivors, and raising awareness of abusive relationships, gender-based violence dynamics, and child sexual abuse prevention. She also contributed to capacity-building initiatives and to the implementation and review of public policies, helping shape institutional responses to gender-based violence (GBV) and child sexual abuse (CSA). Early in her career, this experience shaped how she approaches power dynamics and intersectional discrimination, and clarified the role of equality as a guiding principle in her work. Her background further includes two years overseeing electoral processes and working on cases involving corruption, tax fraud, money laundering, and other financial crimes at GAECO, a specialised unit within the Brazilian Public Prosecution Service. Born and raised in Brazil, Andressa has lived in Germany, Italy, and Australia, and is currently based in Berlin. She is a writer on international justice for Peace and Humanity and became a board member of Eduxo.eu in January 2026.
Bio – Joel Astorga Chavez (Board member)
Joel Astorga Chavez (1992) is a Bolivian feminist, LGBTQIA+ activist, and development practitioner with a background in gender equality, social inclusion, and community advocacy. Currently based in Antwerp, Belgium, Joel has over six years of experience volunteering and working with international NGOs, including Cuso International and International Service UK, where he supported gender mainstreaming, disability inclusion, and community-based empowerment projects in Latin America. He has contributed to Plan International Belgium and Antwerp Pride, with a strong focus on youth mobilisation and public outreach. Passionate about inclusive governance and intersectional justice, Joel brings a lived perspective and a strong commitment to feminist and LGBTQIA+ values into his work. He is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, English, and is currently learning Dutch. At EDUXO, Joel aims to help strengthen collective strategy and solidarity-based leadership across borders.
Our Lead Team

Chiara Bardi
EU Advocacy & Policy Co-Lead

Rodrigues Mateus Augusto
EU Advocacy & Policy Co-Lead

Caterina Zamparini
EU Advocacy & Policy Co-Lead ad interim

Marco Trovò
Operations Manager

Alice Freguglia
Communications Lead

Martina Dibenedetto
Fundraising & Projects Lead

Gabriele Marenchino
Campaigning Lead

Ada Bruno
Events Lead

Federica Federici
HR Lead & Career desk Coach
At Eduxo, our Lead Team brings together young professionals, activists, and creatives who believe in the power of collective action to shape a fairer and more inclusive world. They coordinate our projects across Europe, from advocacy campaigns and educational programmes to international events and artistic initiatives, ensuring that every action reflects our mission to promote democracy, equality, and youth participation. Our team works at the intersection of policy, communication, and community engagement, connecting local voices with European institutions and global movements. Driven by collaboration, transparency, and empathy, the Lead Team guides EDUXO’s strategy, supports our volunteers and partners, and helps transform ideas into real impact.
Meet our volunteers
Behind every EDUXO campaign, event, and initiative, there is a vibrant community of young people who make change happen every day.
Our volunteers are students, artists, researchers, activists, and professionals who dedicate their time and energy to building a more just, inclusive, and democratic society. They contribute to everything we do — from communications and advocacy to education, research, and community engagement.
Through collaboration and shared values, they bring diverse perspectives and experiences that make EDUXO a truly European and intersectional movement.


Open Vacancies
Currently interviewing (you can still apply, we suggest to send your application at your earliest convenience):
- Human Resources Team: Talent Acquisition Lead interviews in progress
- Membership Team: Membership Manager (Individuals) interviews in progress
- Human Resources Team: Welfare Specialist interviews in progress
You can apply to these vacancies:
- Communications Team: Graphic Designer
- Human Resources Team: Talent Acquisition Specialist
- Membership Team: Membership Lead (Membership Growth Strategist)
- Operations Team: Finance Manager
Communications Team (16)

Alice Freguglia
Comms Lead

Francesca Accili
Junior Copywriter

Lucia Pampana
ADS Specialist

Alessandra Paiusco Paulsson
DEI Specialist, PhD candidate & lecturer

Giulia Biagianti
Newsletter Specialist

Raffaella D’Angelo
Senior CRM Manager

Chiara Setaro
Community & Trend Specialist

Flann Akai (ふらん)
Web developer and designer

Beatrice Celot
Community Manager

Francesca Vesto
Photographer and Videomaker

Maria Camilla Demartini
DEI Specialist

Elena Arcalianu
Graphic designer

Ilia Pantsulaia
Photographer and Videomaker

Katerine De Santis
Graphic designer

Agathe Mussche
Social Media Manager

Agnese Califano
Comms Trainee
Events Team (6)

Ada Bruno
Events Lead and Fundraising Manager

Sara Lucà
Events Manager

Giulia Papapietro
Events Officer

Beatrice Levorato
Events Officer

Yasmin Abu Ra’d
Events Assistant

Gianluca Szpyra
Events Officer
Fundraising & Projects Team (8)

Martina Dibenedetto
Fundraising and Projects Lead

Ada Bruno
Events Lead and Fundraising Manager

Ashot Gevorgyan
Programmes Lead

Giammarco Frattoli
EU Project Officer

Laura Anna Mazzeo
Fundraising & Project Officer

Marta Nardini
Project Officer

Mersiha Mustafovska
Project Officer

Giorgia Marigliani
Sponsorship Manager
Policy & Advocacy Team (14)

Chiara Bardi
EU Policy & Advocacy Co-Lead

Caterina Zamparini
EU Policy & Advocacy Co-Lead ad interim

Rodrigues Mateus Augusto
EU Policy & Advocacy Co-Lead

Marta Nardini
EU Policy & Advocacy Officer (gender equality, youth and education)

Beatrice Caldarone
EU Policy & Advocacy Officer (LGBTIQ+ rights, youth and education)

Lasse Sørensen
EU Policy & Advocacy Officer

Cristina Denaro
EU Policy & Advocacy Officer (SRHR, youth and education)

Marianna Ramelli
EU Policy & Advocacy Officer (gender equality, youth and education)

Marina Alba Greco
EU Policy & Advocacy Officer (LGBTIQ+ rights, Rule of Law)

Martina Ferreccio
EU Policy & Advocacy Officer (gender equality, Rule of Law)

Gabriele Marenchino
YouthPowerEU Campaigning Lead

Mirella Peri
EU Policy & Advocacy Officer (LGBTIQ+ rights, SRHR). YouthPowerEU Ambassadors representative

Gabriela Boloca
EU Policy & Advocacy Officer (SRHR, Rule of law)

Flavia Ferroni
Writer – educational books, ICF Associate Certified Coach
Human Resources Team (6)

Federica Federici
HR Lead and Career desk Manager

Simona Pavia
Internal Communications Specialist

VACANT
Talent acquisition lead

VACANT
Talent acquisition specialist

VACANT
Welfare lead

Flaminia Pagnotta
Psychologist, Internal Support Desk Manager
Membership Team (5)

VACANT
Membership Lead

Giulia Manganelli
Membership Manager (organisations)

VACANT
Membership Manager (individuals)

VACANT
Membership Manager (individuals)

Carmen Murfuni
Membership Officer
Operations Team (5)

Marco Trovò
Operations Manager

Marta Gálvez
Operations Officer

VACANT
Finance Manager

Atty. Cathy La Torre
Pro bono Attorney (admitted to the Italian bar)

Atty. Giulia Lapi
Legal Assistant (admitted to the Italian bar)
Join our team! Become a volunteer!
All our vacancies offer: a volunteering pro bono international contract. A full remote collaboration with in-person opportunities in Europe, time flexibility and possibility to schedule in advance, Career desk with an HR Coach, free psychological support, access to international high level and networking events. Monthly internal trainings and development of new hard and soft skills. Space to experiment, innovate and bring your ideas to life, volunteer insurance for in-person activities, eligibility to apply to governance positions, being part of decision-making processes.
How to apply: send your CV + motivational statement (and for technical roles also a portfolio) together with your preferred availabilities for an interview to humanresources@eduxo.it at your earliest convenience. All recruitment processes are held on a rolling basis.
Steps of the recruitment process:
- You: to send your complete application via email to humanresources@eduxo.it
- Us (HR Team): to review the applications and contact shortlisted candidates for an online interview on Microsoft Teams. The interview will be held with the team leader of your potential team + a member of the HR team.
- You: prepare for the interview in the best way possible and inform us in case you’re not going to make it, or if you’re not interested anymore (in advance).
- Us: We will confirm if you have been selected or not for the position between 1-7 working days after the interview.
- You: Accept the role, sign the contract, pay your membership and start your onboarding process.
- Us: Plan a personalised onboarding process depending on your role and skills.
Our 58 volunteers are based in 9 countries including: Italy, Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Ireland, Denmark, Sweden, Germany and Georgia.
The Co-Founders of Eduxo are:
- Isabella Sofia De Gregorio
- Stella Guizzardi
- Sara Fantappié
- Cathy La Torre
- Caterina Di Loreto

Apply for a volunteer role!
Did you know? You can also apply for a curricular internship with us (non-paid)
