Organizing Team

Adrian is a technology leader and strategist currently sitting on the Leadership Board of the Life Sciences and Healthcare Business Unit at Nagarro. Pursuing a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and backed by a decade in IT consulting at IBM, he helps organizations navigate the complexities of digital transformation. An entrepreneur at heart, Adrian is also a startup co-founder and trusted advisor to emerging ventures. Currently enhancing his global perspective through an ESCP Executive MBA, he believes true innovation lies at the intersection of disciplines, using his passion for art to fuel a unique, creative vision for the future of business.

Alyssa is a second-year student at Sciences Po Paris, studying Economics and Sociology. She’s actively involved in research, debate, and community-focused projects, and she enjoys working at the intersection of social issues and practical impact. Alyssa has helped organize international debate events, contributed to nonprofit consulting, and previously led editorial and logistics teams in youth-led NGOs focused on gender equality and education. Through these experiences, she has developed a strong interest in public policy, civic engagement, and collaborative leadership, and she’s always eager to learn from diverse perspectives and challenge herself in new environments.

Bogdan is a Scrum Master at Vodafone, working in the agile environment while maintaining a diverse set of interests beyond his professional life. He is passionate about international volunteering, having spent five weeks in Namibia and four weeks in Cuba, experiences that shaped his global perspective. Bogdan enjoys sports and amateur car racing, and is currently developing a business he plans to launch later this year. Over the past year, he has focused on public speaking, sharing insights on volunteering online and in a PRO TV interview. He is also an advocate for mental and physical health, encouraging balanced and intentional living within his community.

Cătălina graduated from Aspire Academy in 2023 and has been actively involved in youth work and international programs ever since. With a strong background in volunteering and NGO leadership, she has coordinated projects, events and learning experiences for young people across topics such as leadership, entrepreneurship and personal development. Passionate about non-formal education and community building, she is motivated by creating meaningful learning spaces and supporting young people in reaching their full potential.

Cristiana is in her fourth year with Aspire, where she leads the Admissions process for Aspire High School and coordinates the organizational side of the program. Aspire is a project she deeply cares about and carries with her in everything she does. Outside of Aspire, Cristiana is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in International Economics and Management at Bocconi University in Milan. Her academic and professional interests include economic policy, politics, diplomacy, foreign languages, education especially in vulnerable communities, as well as marketing and research.

Iulia is 24 years old and comes from Slobozia. She now lives and works in Amsterdam after graduating from a Master’s program in HR at Vrije University. She joined Aspire Academy in 2025 and had such a great experience she decided to give back by joining the volunteering team for 2026.  She likes to paint, travel and is very interested in personal development. Something worth mentioning is that she was an active member of EYP Romania for 7 years so she really enjoys working with people and organizing events.

Always seeking new opportunities to benefit the community, Florin is a hard-working dreamer, employed in the central public administration of Romania and currently pursuing a PhD in Administrative Sciences at the National University of Political Science and Public Administration (SNSPA), where he also performs teaching activities. He started his professional journey out of the desire to make a difference in Romanian society, he felt at home in the SNSPA community and has obtained both his bachelor’s and master’s degree from the Faculty of Public Administration. As part of his continuous professional development, Florin enjoyed an internship at the Representation of the European Commission in Romania and a life-changing study mobility in Iceland. His goal is producing social progress, in order to make Romania an appealing country, where people from all walks of life can get high quality public services.

Sonia graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, in Milan, Italy and she has just started a Master’s in Clinical and Dynamic Psychology in Rome, as she’s especially intrigued by existentialist philosophy and gender studies. Apart from the academic side, Sonia love cats, specialty coffee, and the sea.
She has been part of Aspire since 2021, when she joined Aspire High School, and then continued to attend the summer programs every year. She has also been a part of the Recruitment Team, helping us to select the most suitable candidates for High School and Academy.

Adina is a management consultant originally from Sighisoara in Transylvania, Romania — a city she is always happy to discuss with anyone curious about Dracula. She grew up attending a German-speaking school, where twelve years of study left her convinced (perhaps a bit optimistically) that she could tackle even the trickiest of dialects. This is why she chose to pursue higher education in Vienna, studying Business Administration in both Vienna and Paris, before completing a master’s in Strategy & Innovation back in Vienna. During her studies, she developed a strong passion for languages and volunteering, with volunteer programs helping her truly feel at home in Vienna.

She now works as management consultant, where she supports mid-sized companies in their strategic and organisational transformations. Outside of work, she enjoys DIY home decor projects, road cycling, and planning the next trip with friends. Lowkey, she is also looking for her next personal and professional challenge — possibly in Romania.

Maria is a 26-year-old with a passion for trying as many new things as life throws my way. Right now, she’s chasing a big dream – opening & managing her first venture, a Pilates Reformer Studio right in the heart of Sibiu, while also balancing an exciting career as a Global Marketing Manager for Spotify within Aleph Group. She has lived in Romania, Austria, and Spain, but no matter where life took her, home always pulls her back – which is exactly why Aspire has a special place in her heart.