Executive Director
Executive Director
Brussels
Belgium
I am the Executive Director of Ecsite. Under my leadership, the Ecsite Conference has grown to become the largest science engagement event in Europe and Ecsite has firmly established itself as a trend setting platform and as a key stakeholder on the European stage. Before I joined Ecsite in 2006, I was working for the Office de Coopération et d’Information Muséographiques (OCIM, France) as a Training coordinator. From 1992 to 1994, I was Professional development coordinator and then Executive director of the Société des Musées Québécois. I have also worked in architecture and art museums in Canada and managed cultural events such as jazz festivals. I hold an MBA in cultural management from HEC Montréal (Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales).
Project Manager
I’m Greta and I joined Ecsite’s team in May 2022 as an Associate Project Manager. Prior to that I gained professional experience in EU project management and communication at the European Parliament in Strasbourg and in several NGOs in Brussels. I hold a BA in Intercultural and Linguistic Mediation and a MA in Conference Interpreting from the University of Bologna and an advanced MA in European Interdisciplinary Studies from the College of Europe in Natolin.
Project manager
As Project Manager at Ecsite, I coordinate our contribution to various EU-funded projects, working alongside several Ecsite members. In particular, I am involved in the SocKETs and GlobalSCAPE projects. Prior to joining Ecsite in October 2022, I developed skills in stakeholder & citizen engagement as well as moderation and communication by working on various Horizon 2020 projects around topics including circular economy, rural & urban development, critical raw materials, bioeconomy, biodiversity restoration... I also provided my expertise to multiple EU institutions, supporting their engagement activities.
HR & Finance Manager
Belgium
I joined the Administration team at Ecsite this summer 2021, and I am currently HR and Administration Manager. I have extensive experience in these areas and in Finance, thanks to various collaboration with Brussels-based companies and International associations in sectors ranging from environment, science to health and human rights.
In my spare time, I organise guided tours around architecture, and I also enjoy hiking.
Senior Project Manager
Brussels
Belgium
I have a PhD in Philosophy of Science and a long interest and experience in open access (OERs), SciEd, SciComm, citizen science, community building, trust, gender, democracy, Responsible Research & Innovation (RRI). I am a Senior Project Manager at Ecsite, looking after EU-funded projects. Ecsite is currently involved in the designing and implementation of various initiatives in the framework of Horizon Europe.
Events Manager
Berlin
Germany
From explainer to events director – I did it all in my science centre career. Passionate about how science connects with other areas of culture. I am organizing #Ecsite2022 conference
Marketing Communications Associate
Brussels
Belgium
I joined Ecsite in February 2022 as Communications & Events Intern. I am now working as Membership & Communications Assistant, mainly working on the #Ecsite2023 Business Bistro and assisting with Ecsite's memberships. I hold a degree in Biology from Sorbonne University and in Science Communications from Grenoble Alpes University. I nourish a deep love for NHM and I regularly write popular science articles on various platforms.
You can exchange with me in English, French or Italian.
