Secretariat

George is the overall strategic lead for the secretariat by acting as the direct link between the Board, and our membership networks including the Scientific Advisory Committee, and Special Interest Groups. He represents the voice of health management to many European and international bodies including the European Parliament, the European Commission, the World Health Organisation, Industry bodies, and community groups. He has an active role in all of EHMA’s projects by providing high level advice on health management matters. He Chairs EHMA’s webinar series, guides the coordination of the annual conference, and executive training programmes. George has worked in executive roles specializing in health management, policy, research, systems thinking, human rights, education and training. George most enjoys cooking traditional Greek food, trampolining, and solving Rubik’s cubes. He is a native Greek speaker, fluent in English and speaks French. Contact George if you have any questions about EHMA’s strategic plans, if you would like to become an EHMA member, or if you would like the input of EHMA in any policy matters.

Federica oversees EHMA’s operations, she manages the annual conference programme, partnerships and membership, and supports project work. As a member of the senior management team, she provides high level strategic advice on financial and health management initiatives. She brings over 10 years’ experience in European and international organisations, having worked both at the European Parliament and the European Commission. Federica enjoys art in all its forms and volunteers with youth organisations in the field of education and employment. Federica speaks Italian, English and French. Contact Federica if you would like to become an EHMA member, would like to propose a partnership, or for our conference, training programme or events.

Anett directs the development of EHMA’s policy positions and maximises the impact of EU-funded projects for the benefit of the health management ecosystem. As a member of the Senior Management Team, she ensures that the most recent, important and relevant knowledge on health management creates the conditions for high-quality, accessible, value-based and patient-centred care all over Europe. Anett is involved in shaping and promoting EHMA’s policy positions in projects and towards European institutions and stakeholders, she also oversees the design of new proposals. Anett enjoys being active, hiking, biking, cooking and baking for family and friends. She is a native Hungarian, and speaks English and French.

Zoi works as a Programme Manager delivering a portfolio of policy, projects, and engagement activities that support excellent health management across Europe, primarily through the management of a range of EU-funded projects. She holds a BSc in international and European affairs from Panteion University of Social & Political Sciences and an MSc in translation from UMons. Zoi is a licensed mental health counsellor (member of HAC and EAC) and she studies to become a Psychologist at the Open University UK. She stays grounded with traditional West African dancing and she flies up in the air with writing and reading. She makes jewellery, she travels and she is fascinated with psychological astrology. Zoi is a native speaker of Greek and fluent in English and French. She holds a decent conversation in Spanish and has a good grasp of Bulgarian and Slovak. She is currently practising Bambara. Contact her for the BeWell project and other related initiatives.

Zach supports EHMA with the HaDEA project to identify obstacles to vaccination in the EU. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Wilfrid Laurier University and a joint Master’s degree in Health Economics and Management from the Erasmus University Rotterdam, University of Oslo, University of Bologna and Management Centre Innsbruck. A former paramedic, Zach is interested in the delivery of emergency health services and health system considerations for underserved regions and populations. He is fluent in English and French and can hold a decent conversation in German and Spanish. In his free time, you can find him trail running, surfing, doing yoga, or photographing some of the lesser-known corners of Europe. Contact Zach if you have any questions about the HaDEA project.

Olga implements and executes EHMA communications and outreach strategies, within its  projects portfolio. She has experience in a variety of areas including hospitality, marketing and communication for EU public health projects and initiatives. EHMA’s success is what motivates Olga, and her aim is to fit all the pieces of the jigsaw together into a complete picture, when it comes to EHMA communications activities. Aligning the organisation‘s vision and values with her own is one way she achieves it. In her free time, she enjoys painting, listening to podcasts, playing social games, and celebrating life with family and friends. ‘Making a difference’ through her work is also a part of her passion when she joined EHMA. Olga speaks English, French, Russian and conversational Dutch.

Evelyn is EHMA Policy Officer and oversees a project on the digitalisation of medication management. She has over a decade of experience in Health and Social Care settings in the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom. Evelyn gained a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Edinburgh. Following this, she worked in Mental Health in integrated Health and Social Care Teams. Prior to joining EHMA, Evelyn was awarded a Master’s in Global Health Public Policy, from SciencesPo, Paris. Evelyn lived in China for one year and won a certificate of participation in a county Tai Chi competition. Evelyn speaks English and French and is currently learning German.

Claudia supports the EHMA staff in the core policy activities and in preparation for the main events at EHMA. She holds a three-year Bachelor’s degree in International studies from the University of Siena and a Master’s degree in International science and diplomatic affairs from the University of Bologna. She carried out internships in Italian and EU diplomacy, always keeping an eye on health-related affairs. Claudia fluently speaks Italian and English and has a good command of French. She is obsessed with Pearl Jam and Annie Hall and also answers to the name of Matilde.

Emmi coordinates EHMA’s involvement in policy networks including EU4Health, European Alliance for Value Based Healthcare, and our engagement with decision makers. She has an active role in all our projects to ensure they are both aligned with and inform European policy developments. Her first degree is in Global Public Health which she obtained at Leiden University College (The Netherlands), with an exchange semester at the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (United States). She is a graduate of the Erasmus Mundus Master’s degree in European Health Economics and Management taught jointly by: University of Oslo (Norway), University of Bologna (Italy) and Management Centre Innsbruck (Austria). Emmi enjoys hiking, local food markets, picnics with a nice view, and discovering new cultures. Emmi is a native speaker of French and German, and fluent in English and Spanish. Contact Emmi with any questions about our policy work or representations.

Domenico is Communications Officer (Core operations) and is responsible for the implementation of the overall EHMA communication strategy towards external networks. He holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Naples L’Orientale and a second-level Master’s in European Law and Policies from the Luiss Guido Carli University in Rome. He developed a strong interest in communications and journalism thanks to past experience as analyst and consultant in EU Public Affairs. He speaks Italian and English and has a good understanding of French. In his free time, he enjoys going to parks and nature reserves, apart from being passionate about good food and arts.

Anna is responsible for organising and monitoring the network’s online, hybrid and in-person events at EHMA. She completed a four-year Bachelor’s degree in International Relations at Blanquerna Ramon Llull University in Barcelona, Spain, and conducted her Erasmus Programme in the Luis Guido Carli University in Rome, Italy. Following this, she began working with events while doing a one-year internship as the Technical Project Assistant at Casa de Mali followed by a Traineeship in the Programmes and Events department at End FGM EU. Anna loves travelling and enjoys painting, cooking and reading during her free time. She is fluent in Spanish, Catalan and English and has a good command of French.

Email: anna.vanderheyden@ehma.org

Georgia oversees the BeWell project. She is responsible for ensuring the smooth delivery of project deliverables and milestones. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and a joint Master’s degree in Health Economics and Management from the Erasmus University Rotterdam, University of Oslo, University of Bologna and Management Centre Innsbruck. Georgia is particularly interested in the topics concerning the primary fragmentations for delivering care in rural and remote areas. She enjoys cooking, hikes with friends and exploring the world. She is fluent in Greek, English and Spanish. Contact Georgia if you have any questions about the BeWell project.

Ludmila delivers streamlined financial procedures to surpass members, colleagues and stakeholders satisfaction, retention, and company goals at EHMA. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Finances from Higher School of Commerce and International Finance in Warsaw, she completed Postgraduate studies in Project management Warsaw School of Economics, and has a Master’s degree in Administration from University of Warsaw, in Poland. She is fluent in Russian, Polish, speaks English and has a good command in French. Ludmila enjoys traveling, cooking and watching movies.

Sirine assists in policy and projects implementation regarding urban health, a COVID-19 diagnostic tool, and public procurement of innovation. She will also coordinate the development of the Special Interest Group of One Health. She obtained a degree of Doctor in Dental Surgery, followed by a Master’s in Endodontics, both from the Saint-Joseph University of Beirut. After 6 years of dental practice, she found a new passion for public health, and decided to pursue it. She is currently in the final semester of her Master’s in Public Health, with a specialized orientation in policies, systems, and health promotion at the Université Libre de Bruxelles in Belgium. Sirine speaks native French and Arabic, fluent English, and is currently learning Dutch. She loves dogs, doing yoga, travelling, and reading books.