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.
pcantero@youthproaktiv.org
Teresa Pallarés-Ramos (Spain, 1989). Coordinator of Programmes and Head of Advocacy. 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, 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.
Zayneb Dahhaoui El Barni Zayneb Dahhaoui El Barni holds a degree in English Studies and is currently completing her master’s in Advanced International and European Studies at the University of Granada. She began her career as a language teacher in Granada before transitioning to roles in European project management at AIFED and, most recently, YouthProAktiv in Brussels, where she coordinates EU projects, international meetings, and advocacy efforts in the European Parliament. Passionate about international diplomacy, European politics, gender equality, and human rights, Zayneb is dedicated to advancing these values in her professional journey through strategic communication, stakeholder collaboration, and human rights education.
Carmen Albea López has a background in Political Science and has completed a master’s degree in Programming and Application Development, reflecting her innate curiosity and passion for both fields. Additionally, she is trained in gender advisory for peacekeeping operations and has worked as a programmer in the area of data, which strengthens her interdisciplinary expertise. With a deep interest in European policies and international relations, her desire to explore new cultures and promote inclusion has brought her to Brussels. Here, she aims to grow professionally, integrating her knowledge in technology and political science, as she believes these fields complement each other, particularly through technology’s role in inclusive and impactful projects. She also enjoys team sports and natural spaces.
ypa.carmenalb@gmail.com
Nikos Kazamias brings a strong foundation in computer engineering with a solid background in project management and communications. Over the past four years, he has actively contributed to a European student NGO in Greece, honing his leadership and collaborative skills. With experience managing projects in a dynamic startup environment in Athens, Nikos has developed a deep passion for driving organizational success. Recently relocated to Belgium, he is now focusing on EU politics and projects, leveraging his expertise to support impactful initiatives at the intersection of technology and policy.