Director

Gabriella Civico is from the UK, but lived in Spain and Portugal for many years before moving to Belgium and becoming a Belgian citizen.  She has a degree in Social Policy and Education from the University of Surrey (UK), and a Masters in Education in E-learning from the University of Hull (UK).  She worked with CEV in her role as Project Manager for the EYV2011 Alliance from July 2010 until the project’s completion in March 2012, when she became CEV Director. There, she takes a leading role in advocating for better volunteering policies, contributing her expertise at the European level in various European Union expert & advisory groups, such as EQF, Europass, Mobility of Young Volunteers, as well as in the European Solidarity Corps Resource Centre Advisory Group. She also represents CEV in the EESC Liaison Group for European Civil Society Networks and has been further involved in establishing Civil Society Europe in 2014 where she is currently the President.

HR & Office Manager

Lamiae is Spanish, she joined CEV in June 2014 and she is part of the team as administrative officer. She holds a master degree in oceanography and marine environment and also a Business Diploma. Before joining CEV she has held many position in different international companies, from administrative and commercial assistant to Logistic manager.

Project Manager

Kristijan is a Young European Federalist, he joined CEV in January 2019 as a European Solidarity Corps Research and Policy Trainee. He holds a Bachelor degree in Political Sciences from Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje and Masters degree in European Studies, International Relations from KU Leuven in Belgium. He previously worked in JEF Macedonia, Government of North Macedonia, Assembly of North Macedonia, Union of European Federalists and the European Parliament. He has also worked and volunteered in several organisations and is interested in Human Rights, Youth Activism, Federalism, EU Foreign Policy, EU Enlargement/EU in Western Balkans.

Project Officer

Connor is from the UK and joined CEV in April 2022. He holds a bachelor's degree in Culture, Literature and Politics from the University of East Anglia and has previously been a part of CEV as an Erasmus+ Intern from September 2020-April 2021. He has also taken part in a long term ESC volunteering project in Leszno, Poland, where he worked directly with young people and supported the organisation with administrative tasks. All this experience has given him a strong interest in the NGO sector and he is looking forward to gaining a deeper understanding of the link between CSOs and EU institutions.

Policy and Project Officer

Rita is from Portugal, she joined CEV as a Policy and Project Officer, in August 2023. Rita holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, from the University of Lisbon, and Master’s degree in International Security and Law, from the University of Southern Denmark. She has previously worked in project management in an International Non-Governmental Youth Organisation, as well as doing research on human rights violations for a Human Rights organisation. She has been a volunteer and activities included teaching German to people in retirement. She is interested in topics in international law, human rights, international security and peace.

Project Officer

Tenna is from Denmark and joined CEV as Project Officer in January 2024. She has completed her studies - a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Language and Culture and a Master’s degree in Cultural Sociology - at the University of Southern Denmark. For several years she has engaged herself actively in the NGO sector mainly focusing on volunteering and creating inclusive activities for young people and marginalised groups. She has done so both as a volunteer herself, as an intern and through previous roles in International Non-Governmental Organisations. Tenna believes in diversity as a focal prerequisite for social change and her main interests revolve around the topics of active citizenship, social inclusion, intercultural dialogue and solidarity and human rights.

European Solidarity Corps Volunteer

Jonathan is Spanish and joined CEV in June 2025 as European Solidarity Corps volunteer. He is an IT enthusiast with a strong focus on cybersecurity and a degree in Business Administration & Finance. His analytical mindset, paired with technical curiosity, drives him to continuously learn and adapt in dynamic environments. Passionate about innovation and problem-solving, he aims to contribute his skills and grow alongside CEV, offering dedication, teamwork, and fresh perspectives to support its mission.

European Solidarity Corps Volunteer

Aida is Spanish and she has recently finished her degree in Psychology at the University of València and an internship at a human resources consultancy, where she gained experience in recruitment, training and organisational development. Now she is looking forward to this international opportunity at CEV that allows her to grow personally and professionally.