The Young European Diplomats team consists of 21 permanent members, including two coordinators and one teacher supervising the Programme. We have additional helpers, such as Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) and other external partners, who help make our events and projects come to life! Below, you can view the profiles of most of the members of our team.

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YED Programme Head Coordinator

A LITTLE ABOUT HIM...

Dimitri is a remarkable young leader with a passion for European Studies and International Relations. He excels in technology, environmental sciences, and social politics, and has made significant strides as a Young European Ambassador. Dimitri has organised events in local high schools, raising awareness about global...

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YED Programme Co-Coordinator

A LITTLE ABOUT HER...

Lemonia is so much more than just a lemon tree (Greek reference to lemon tree). She is a student driven by curiosity and a deep passion for science. With her eyes set on joining Europol in the future, she hopes to use her skills to make a meaningful and positive impact on the world.

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Association for International & European Affairs (ΑΙΕΑ/ΟΔΕΘ)

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Partner Organization

A LITTLE ABOUT AIEA...

AIEA is a non-profit youth think tank that empowers students and young professionals to publish research. They focus on promoting public dialogue and awareness regarding current International and European affairs.

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Participant / Social Media Team

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Thanasis is 15 years old and has a keen interest in technology and engineering. He particularly enjoys robotics and go-karting, which combines speed and technical thinking. In his free time, he enjoys board games, with chess being his favourite, as it helps him develop strategy and concentration. In the future, he...

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Participant / Leader of Podcasts & Europe Day Festivities Teams

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Melina Lahouri is a sophomore in high school studying health sciences. She is considered a good and responsible student, as she strives daily to achieve her goals. In her free time, she takes care of her pets...

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Elena Papadimitriou

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Participant / Debate & Social Media Team

A LITTLE ABOUT HER...

Elena is a motivated and thoughtful young individual with a strong interest in European Studies and International Relations. Driven by a genuine desire to make the world a better place, she is deeply engaged with global issues, diplomacy, and cooperation between nations. Inspired by the values of unity, democracy, and solidarity, Elena hopes to contribute to meaningful change through international dialogue and policy.

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Participant / Leader of Debate Team / Journalism Team

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Konstantinos is an 11th-grade student passionate about Physics, Mathematics, and technology. Driven by curiosity and a desire for continuous learning, he is also a strong proponent of active youth citizenship. He...

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Participant / Podcasts & Europe Day Festivities Team

A LITTLE ABOUT HER...

Dimitra is a high school student. She speaks English fluently and is currently learning Chinese. She is very passionate about things she’s interested in and likes very much reading books and listening to old music...

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Xristina Pantazopoulou

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Participant / Europe Day Festivities & Social Media Team

A LITTLE ABOUT HER...

Christina is a high school student studying for medical school to become a trauma surgeon. She also wants to volunteer as a doctor with Doctors Without Borders. She enjoys taking care of her pets and listening to music. Christina loves visiting new countries and learning about their culture through new experiences and interactions.

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Participant / EU Info Point & Journalism Team

A LITTLE ABOUT HER...

Peny Bakasieta is a karate champion, fashion enthusiast, and LEGO builder. Whether she is travelling to new destinations or spending time with her loved ones, Peny is always looking for her next adventure. Her dream is to travel the world, experience every culture possible, and bring back a piece of every journey through her...

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