Analytical and versatile senior editorial professional and communications manager
with a proven history of leading digital strategy for flagship publications, translating
complex research into accessible narratives, and managing high-stakes editorial workflows
for international brands and EU-funded research consortia.
November 2024 – January 2026
Dissemination & Communication Manager
Future Needs — HiDALGO2, RefMap, ImAFUSA (Horizon Europe)
- Led communication for three Horizon Europe-funded research projects across AI, HPC, and sustainable aviation
- Coordinated content flows across multinational consortia totalling 27 partners from 10+ countries
- Surpassed all target KPIs for website traffic, social media growth, and third-party press mentions
- Authored project deliverables, produced newsletters, and planned international events
September 2022 – October 2024
Senior Communications Manager
Alma Economics, Athens / London
- Directed Communications & Media Production department, managing a multidisciplinary team
- Produced corporate showreel achieving 1.5 million views on X.com
- Wrote and produced “Lights, Camera, Economics” short film — Edinburgh Short Film Festival official selection
- Designed communication campaigns for projects commissioned by UK government, UN bodies, and major charities
April 2021 – August 2022
Executive Director
Argosaronic Environment Foundation
- Head of start-up environmental NGO; oversaw fundraising (130% of targets), operations, and reporting
- Authored 51-page Scoping Report drawing from satellite data, government registers, and expert interviews
- Spearheaded Argolicorama 2022 marine waste initiative, raising €15,000 and coordinating 16 fishers
March 2017 – March 2021
Digital Editor
Greece-Is.com / Kathimerini S.A.
- Led digital strategy and editorial direction for flagship English-language travel and culture magazine
- Increased organic search traffic by 400% and overall site traffic by 90% in under three years
- Managed social media communities exceeding 300,000 followers
- Lead Editor for the English translation of The Atlas of Greek-Turkish Relations (330+ pages)
July 2015 – March 2021
Journalist, Editor & Multimedia Producer
Freelance
- Feature journalist for the New York Times and Deutsche Welle: reporting on urban development, refugee crisis, and political upheaval
- Production services for BBC, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and This American Life
- Lead Editor for Symbols & Iconic Ruins (330-page bilingual EMST catalogue)
- Taught accredited journalism course for US college students; primary assistant for Princeton University field program
September 2013 – July 2015
Digital Editor
The Press Project International / TheTOC.gr, Athens
- Produced and published English-language news for two online startup portals during Greece’s political and economic crisis
- Authored original long-form investigative stories, interviews, editorials, and explainers for international audiences
- Delivered live English translations of video streams during the Greek debt crisis negotiations
- Managed all aspects of website operations including SEO, social media, and audience growth strategy
August 2007 – March 2012
Broadcast Journalist
SKAI TV, Athens
- EcoNews (2010–2012): Covered environmental stories for main evening news; produced 2–3 video reports daily
- Gyrismata / I Love GR (2008–2010): Travelling correspondent; produced ~150 video reports across Greece
- The New Files of Alexis Papahelas (2007–2008): Researcher on leading investigative programme
2002 – 2007
Earlier Career
Research & Education
- Lab Research Assistant, University of Cambridge Dept. of Genetics — co-authored paper published in Nature (2004)
- Science Tutor, Westminster Tutors, London — Biology and Chemistry (GCSE & A-Level)