Augusto Gonzalez is a Spaniard and the Secretary General of Young European Leadership since January 2024. He joined in 2023 and previously held the title of Delegations Officer. Augusto has a Masters Degree in Global Development from the University of Copenhagen and a Bachelors Degree in Political Science and South Asian Studies from the University of California, Berkeley. He leads YEL’s political work and institutional outreach. He has also served as the Head Delegate of the European Union to the Y7 in 2024 and has been involved in the Y20 process since 2018, taking over as EU Chair for Y7 and Y20 in 2024. Augusto is driven by a lifelong passion for understanding the significant value of the European Union and helping to bring about European strategic autonomy.
Federico is an ambitious Italian student whose journey took a significant turn at the age of 15 when he moved to Germany. He has completed his studies in Business and Economics, and is now continuing his education at the TU München, focusing on Sustainable Engineering. His extensive volunteer work, combined with practical business experiences, has equipped him with a unique perspective on driving sustainable positive change in today’s economy. He seeks to build a network of young leaders ready to challenge and innovate modern structures. Federico is committed to inspiring his peers to actively engage with the EU and promote cross-cultural collaboration towards a more sustainable future.
Eloïse Ryon is a French young graduate and President of Young European Leadership since April 2021. She was previously the head of the Delegations team and CEO for 3 years. Eloïse Ryon is a law and political sciences graduate from the College of Europe and SciencePo Paris. She has dedicated most of her extracurricular time to supporting the voice of the youth on the European stage. She intends to continue and further this ambition with the growing and development of YEL. All of her studies have been oriented towards the European Union. She is a firm believer in the potentiel of the project and if its positive outcomes. However, tomorrow’s EU cannot be built without its youth. YEL intends to contribute to their voices being heard.
MSc Candidate at the University of Edinburgh, with experience in economic and fiscal policy. Experience includes working with the United Nations’ agencies on research projects to help achieve sustainable economic growth and human development, along with completing numerous internships at NGOs and the Civil Service on their Fast Stream pathway for university students. Internationally, work experience stretches from speaking as a Delegate for Venezuela at NYU Abu Dhabi in their UNESCO Committee for the CWMUN Conference to working on the Covid Response Tracker for the UNDP/UN Women. Maïa is currently a UK Delegate for the UN Women and a Global Youth Ambassador for Theirworld. Outside global development work, Maïa owns a gallery specializing in fashion and music photography.
Isabelle is a Chemical Engineering student from the UK with a passion for encouraging youth voice in policy. She is particularly motivated to improve diversity and social mobility within policy engagement. In 2022 she attended COP27 as part of the IET’s delegation and hopes to open opportunities for young people from all backgrounds to engage with international dialogue on important issues.
Elia is a trainee lawyer from Greece, specializing in digital and intellectual property law. One of her greatest passions is activism. From a very young age, she has aspired to make a difference in the world, and YEL has provided the perfect platform for my growth. Elia is eager to invest in innovative ideas and drive meaningful change.
Gregorio Vichi is a young professional with a strong passion for European Affairs. With over three years of experience in the European NGO world, he has built his expertise through roles at organizations such as the European University College Association (EucA) and Generation Climate Europe before joining the YEL team. These experiences, combined with his commitment to youth empowerment, have shaped his focus on key areas such as sustainability, education and EU funding instruments. Gregorio holds an Erasmus Mundus Master's in European Politics, specializing in European Policymaking, which has sharpened his analytical and critical approach to addressing pressing European challenges. Currently based in Vienna, Gregorio is delving deeper into EU Cohesion Policy as a Junior Policy and Communication Officer at the Interreg Central Europe Joint Secretariat. He continues to bring his passion and expertise to the forefront of his work with YEL and beyond.
Marios Chalaris holds an M.Eng in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from UNIWA, along with postgraduate qualifications from the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) and negotiation courses at the University of Michigan. Marios is deeply involved in the maritime industry, with expertise in shipbrokering, business development, and technical consulting. He is passionate about innovation, particularly in the areas of alternative fuels and nuclear power, aiming to foster a more sustainable future, while he is currently engaged in such innovative projects and committees. He is also an accomplished water polo player and has represented global organizations in leadership roles. Marios is excited to join Young European Leadership (YEL) as a Partnerships Officer, where he aims to build new collaborations, bringing new funds and empower the next generation of leaders to build a brighter, more inclusive future.
Kasia is a Partnerships Officer at YEL. She is set to graduate from a BA in Politics and International Relations from Queen Mary University of London in the summer of 2024, where she also worked as a Policy Associate at the Global Policy Institute. She has chosen her Masters next year to be at ESCP in MSc Paris in International Business and Diplomacy. She had been an intern at the Polish Embassy in Washington DC, while she was studying at an exchange at George Washington University. She is interested in international dialogue and cooperation, which she engages with as a Member of the Polish Forum of Young Diplomats. She is a globally minded individual, who hopes to facilitate as many opportunities for young people as possible, by working with the Partnerships Team.
Ana is a political science student passionate about education and youth empowerment. Her passion for international relations led her to Leiden University, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies. Her commitment to continuous learning is evident through her participation in various language courses and online education programs at esteemed institutions like Oxford University. Outside academia, Ana is an accomplished debater and mentor, having won multiple awards. Ana’s dedication extends to volunteer work, where she engages with disadvantaged youth, fostering personal growth and providing educational support. During her academic journey, Ana undertook an enriching internship at the Representation of the European Commission, where she delved into the intricacies of European governance and policy-making. As a Delegation’s Director at YEL, she aims to bridge the gap between the European Youth and the European institutions with a belief in the power of the youth to shape their own future.
Alba is a third-year student of Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick UK, currently on a placement year in Brussels at FleishmanHillard EU. Her interests lie in international aid and development as well as youth empowerment, sparked by her multicultural and multilingual background. During her first years at university, she took part in several volunteering and student union roles, to improve integration amongst the least advantaged and increase awareness of politics throughout the university, for the Student Action for Refugees and as a Democracy Assistant respectively. Alba is committed to empowering the most vulnerable within society and advocating for their rights, she has taken up several roles where she worked closely with public services to represent these voices. She is enthusiastic about languages and speaks both English and Spanish with fluency as well as French and wants to expand her knowledge on German and Mandarin. As a Delegation Officer at YEL she is looking to give young people the opportunity to participate in high level conferences and represent the European youth, whilst also empowering and training them so that they have the skills necessary to drive the future of European institutions.
Interested in global politics and governance, Vincent graduated with a BSc in Global Studies (cum laude) from Maastricht University. He is a Young European Ambassador bridging the EU and its eastern neighbourhood. As part of a diverse range of organizations and networks, he is strengthening the voice of the youth in national, international, and global policymaking. Currently, Vincent is pursuing his master’s degree in public policy, studying in Paris and Berlin. As part of the Delegations Team, he eagerly supports young people from diverse backgrounds to navigate international politics and make their voices heard.
Ciaran is a planetarian-focused sustainability advocate that has grown up in a post-conflict society, where his passions for conservation, sustainability research and system optimisation has led him to becoming a prominent youth ambassador for Northern Ireland in how sustainability and peace relationships can flourish together. Ciaran has graduated from Queen’s University Belfast with a BSc in Chemistry and a MSc in Leadership for Sustainable Development, along with two DegreePlus awards. He’s chair of the Belfast Climate Commission’s Youth Working Group and delegate for the One Young World Summit in Belfast 2023. He has a colourful repertoire of experiences throughout a myriad of industries, representing Northern Ireland and youth voices on national and international platforms, relating to sustainability education. He’s helped start multiple social enterprises, has international experiences in conservation, science, leadership, business, teaching, societal relationship building, etc. and has even taught himself multiple languages.
Elena is a third-year Bachelor of Global Governance student at the University of Rome, Tor Veragta. The previous semester, she left for an exchange program Erasmus+ at the University of Carlos III of Madrid, where she discovered what she would like to do in the future: international security. Now, she is looking forward to dedicating her next studies to the field of security. During her academic studies, she was selected as an intern at the Mexican Embassy in Italy, where she improved her Spanish skills. In addition, Elena is active in different associations and organizations involving security, such as Women in International Security, Student Movement for International Organisation, and Dossier Difesa.
Manray is a Graduate of The University of Edinburgh with a Master’s in Sport Policy, Management and International Development who looks to provide a fresh perspective in the direction of partnerships with the team. With previous experience in partnerships throughout his time at Premier Sports Network and Hibernian Football Club, working with C-suite clients and notable partners, he looks to further explore the pathway, via policy-making and discussions, in promoting sports within the youth who have limited resources to access one of the biggest industries that brings people together to progress global development. Additionally, Manray is a UN Women UK Delegate, contributing to accelerating gender equality and empowering all women and girls. With a focus on addressing poverty and strengthening institutions with a gender perspective, he collaborated with representatives from Member States, UN entities, and ECOSOC-accredited NGOs worldwide. At this year’s CSW68, he championed for a larger focus on addressing poverty and strengthening institutions with a gender perspective. Away from YEL, Manray is an avid tennis player, having completed to a national level and travelling across the UK for tournaments, including the widely-recognised British Tour.
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