About Me

Organisations with a social mission, work better when people understand each other, trust each other, and know how their work contributes to a shared purpose.

In many organisations, strategy exists on paper but does not translate into everyday collaboration and decision-making. My work focuses on closing that gap.

My mission is to help organisations become more human while achieving their goals by strengthening trust, alignment and human connection across people, teams, and systems.

I specialise in social business and organisational design, supporting organisations to build trust, improve collaboration and turn strategy into action to create positive impact beyond financial gains.

My values

Empowerment

Enabling others to take action with confidence using their agency.

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Responsibility

Walking the talk, owning mistakes, and learning from them.

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Transparency

Honest communication, even when it’s difficult.

Trust

Assuming good intent and respecting each other’s expertise.

Independence

Trusting the process while staying accountable to results.

Sustainability

Prioritizing long-term well-being and impact over short-term wins.

My story

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EARLY YEARS

From the land of ancient Greek gods

I grew up in Larisa, Greece, surrounded by music, history, and a deep respect for community. From an early age, I was drawn to understanding how people live, grow, and face challenges — a curiosity that led me to study social policy in Athens and to volunteer with groups facing inequality and exclusion.

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GLOBAL EXPERIENCE

Learning across continents

That curiosity took me far from home: working with people with disabilities in Estonia, supporting children with behavioural challenges in Denmark, and teaching in Malawi. Each experience deepened my belief that real impact doesn’t come from creating dependency — it comes from giving people the tools, confidence, and opportunities to thrive independently.

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LAUNCHING VENTURES

BinFree & Lysistrate

To bring this belief into practice, I studied social entrepreneurship in Estonia and soon launched my own ventures.

In 2020, I founded BinFree, which began as a social enterprise offering a doorstep service for deposit packages ahas since evolved into knowledge-sharing activities related to social and impact entrepreneurship.

In 2023, I founded Lysistrate NGO, that empowers women and communities to act for justice and sustainability.

Alongside these ventures, I began working as a facilitator, trainer, and mentor across Europe supporting leaders and organisations to turn vision into action.

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RESILLYENCE & REFLECTION

Rethinking strength

My journey hasn’t been linear.

As a migrant woman, I’ve navigated inequality, burnout, and the constant pressure to “be resilient”. These experiences taught me that resilience means noticing when we’ve reached our limits, reflecting on what matters, and making intentional choices to move forward.

This perspective inspired my podcast Resillyence where I explore what resilience really means through honest, sometimes messy, stories of learning, adapting and finding new ways to grow.

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MY FOCUS TODAY

Creating impact across themes

Today, my work spans social entrepreneurship, climate leadership, and gender equality. To deepen my expertise and explore innovative approaches in these fields, I am pursuing a second Master’s in social innovation and entrepreneurship at LSE in London.

What ties it all together is the belief that real change grows from trust, inclusion, and sustainability.

To embody this belief, I create spaces where people feel safe, respected, and empowered to take meaningful action for themselves, their organisations and the communities.

Real change doesn’t come from quick fixes. It grows by honoring the wisdom of the past, embracing today’s innovations, and shaping sustainable paths for tomorrow.

Glimpses of my work

Youth Innovation Climate Bootcamp, 2025, Berlin, Germany.

Baltics Catching-Up Regions Initiative, 2025, Daugavpils, Latvia.

Facilitation Training for Climate Leaders in Europe, 2025, Cevo, Italy.

Krakow Tech Summit, 2024, Krakow, Poland.

YE Startup Stories, 2025, Kaunas, Lithuania.

GET IN TOUCH

My role is to help you navigate complexity, uncover clarity, and build solutions that last.

Let’s explore how we can turn ideas into action together.

Send me an email

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