Daniel Wisniewski (Poland, 1986) is an expert in international relations, EU policy-making and economics. He is a doctoral candidate at Cergy-Pontoise University in Paris and Warsaw School of Economics in the field of economics. President of YouthProAktiv, Daniel is passionate about building bridges between people from different countries and cultures. He travelled the world in order to broaden his perspective on various matters related to politics, economics and philosophy. He interned at the European Parliament, Permanent Representation of Poland to the European Union in Brussels and the United States Congress. He is a speaker on entrepreneurship, history, politics and astronomy.
Paloma Cantero Gómez (Spain, 1989), CEO of YouthProAktiv. She is an expert in international relations, holding a double bachelor degree in law and journalism by the University of Madrid Rey Juan Carlos and Sciences-Po (Paris). Her professional career started with the Spanish law firm Cremades & Calvo-Sotelo focused on political campaigns and the financial sector. She has been working in Brussels attracted by the spectrum of international institutions, politics and multiculturalism. Passionate about leadership and entrepreneurship, she has launched several projects related to education, youth, social movements, human rights and fashion. She is a speaker on Personal Development and Mentality Change.
Teresa Pallarés-Ramos (Spain, 1989). Head of Advocacy and Coordinator of Programmes. She started her career in Brussels at the Directorate General of Home Affairs and Migration (European Commission), the European Leadership Programme, and Caritas Europa. She is a historian by training, with postgraduate degrees in International Relations, International Migration, and Education and International Development. She has conducted research at the Spanish Office of Asylum and Refugees, the Laudato Si’ Research Institute at Oxford University, and the Pontifical University of Comillas, among others. Additionally, she has extensive professional experience in the third sector, focusing on South America and the MENA regions, collaborating with diverse communities and organisations united by a common goal: advancing social justice and harnessing the transformative power of education.
Veronica Padovan (Italy, 2000). Project Manager. Sheholds a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, International and Economic Studies and a Master’s degree in Comparative International Relations, along with specialised training from the Università del Volontariato. She has gained experience in the third sector, supporting NGOs engaged in social inclusion, community empowerment, and awareness campaigns on migration and discrimination. Passionate about international cooperation and sustainable development, she is committed to fostering social justice and positive impact through collaborative and participatory projects. Guided by a strong belief in human rights and gender equality, values that inspire both her professional and personal life, Veronica strives to contribute to more inclusive societies.
Elena Gisbert Viñuela holds a BA in Political Science from Pompeu Fabra University and a MA in Human Rights and Democratisation from the Global Campus of Human Rights. Her academic focus on international law, migration, and climate policy within the EU framework informs her work at YouthProAktiv, where she contributes to research and advocacy projects. Her commitment to evidence-based policy and inclusive dialogue is focused on democratic values, social inclusion, and sustainable transformation.