Team EUROYOUTH

At EUROYOUTH, we have a highly qualified team for preparing and managing European projects that works comfortably in domestic and international contexts to meet our commitments to clients and partners at the highest standards. We keep the team constantly up-to-date with training, seminars and conferences linked to vocational education and training, ECVET certification and Erasmus+.

The team is spread over 4 departments – Incoming, Accommodation, European Projects and Coordination. Its members have extensive experience with education and training projects and have the expertise needed to implement, develop and drive a whole variety of international projects while meeting the standards demanded by the European Commission.

The team members’ professional backgrounds and knowledge complement each other to ensure we can provide the greatest coverage and skill possible for education and vocational training. Every member of the team has higher education and is fluent in English (among other languages). At EUROYOUTH, we always work in cooperation, as a team, and have a horizontal organisational structure.

Incoming

Marta Fernandes

Head of the Incoming Department

Marta has a bachelor’s degree in Social Policy, with further training in Social Security and Protection from the ISCSP in Lisbon and a Vocational Aptitude Certificate. She has worked as a trainee employment officer at the Portuguese Employment and Vocational Training Institute and as a ground handling assistant.

At EUROYOUTH, since 2008, in addition to coordinating Mobility Programs, she ensures training paths and professional guidance to participants in international mobility, who carry out internships, visits and/or courses in Lisbon. She also takes over all communication and negotiation of European Programmes with international partners. She speaks Portuguese, French, English, and Spanish

Petronela Cret

Incoming Programme Organisation and Head of Accommodation

Petronela has a bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance from Faculty of Economics at Aurel Vlaicu University, Arad, Romania. She was part of the students’ association, where she guided and participated in the organization of student events. In 2007, she moved to Portugal. She has worked in integrated communications, as a client manager and executive assistant, as well as an administrative assistant in a technical expertise office. She went through several sectors such as cash & carry, tourism and customer service.

At EUROYOUTH, since 2021, in addition to coordinating Mobility Programs, she ensures training courses and professional guidance to participants in international mobility, who carry out internships, visits and / or courses in Lisbon. She is responsible for managing the accommodation. She speaks Romanian as her mother tongue, Portuguese, English and Spanish and has basic knowledge of Italian.

Teresa Antunes

Incoming Programme Organisation

Teresa has a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from Lusófona University of Humanities and Technologies. She started her career in business management, however it was in the sport and health sectors that she managed and trained teams, did customer service, marketing activities and opened international business units.

At EUROYOUTH since 2019, in addition to coordinating Mobility Programs, she ensures training courses and professional guidance to participants in international mobility, who carry out internships, visits and / or courses in Lisbon. Teresa speaks English and Portuguese, as well as some Spanish.

Ângela Freitas

Incoming Programme Organisation

Ângela has a bachelor’s degree in Education and Training from the Institute of Education of the University of Lisbon and is postgraduate in Education and Training with a specialization in Social and Cultural Development from the same University.

She did her end-of-course internship at a leisure time center of an association. She worked as a Senior Education Technician being responsible for promoting pedagogical activities and supporting children, as well as being an educational assistant in a home for children in vulnerable situations where she provided support in the areas of daily life, education, and health.

At EUROYOUTH since 2023, in addition to coordinating Mobility Programs, she ensures training courses and professional guidance to participants in international mobility, who carry out internships, visits and / or courses in Lisbon. Angela speaks English, Spanish and portuguese.

European Projects and Coordination

Inês Barge

Head of Coordination & European Projects Department

Inês has a bachelor’s degree in Languages and International Relations from the Faculty of Arts and Humanities of University of Porto and a master’s degree in development and International Cooperation at ISEG – University of Lisbon. During her studies, she has taken part in two Erasmus mobility projects: at Matej Bel University, Slovakia (studies) and at the Technical University of Riga, Latvia (internship).  She has several professional experiences related to services and customer services and has provided educational support as a volunteer.

At EUROYOUTH, since 2018, she participates in the Coordination of Mobility Projects, guaranteeing all the support for the correct financial execution and project activities, as well as the quality and results of the mobilities. She also assumes all communication and negotiation with national and international partners of the Erasmus+ programs. Speaks Portuguese, English, and Spanish.

Ana Amorim

Project Management

Ana has a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from ISCSP and a postgraduate degree in International Relations from ISCTE. She has carried out four international youth exchanges in Spain and Romania. She has experience in the planning, elaboration, and monitoring of national and international projects with young people. She has taken several trainings related to emotional intelligence, project cycle management, communication techniques, and stress and conflict management.

At EUROYOUTH, since 2021, she participates in the Coordination of Mobility Projects, guaranteeing all the support for the correct financial execution and project activities, as well as the quality and results of the mobilities. She speaks Portuguese, English and has knowledge of French.

João Andrade

Project Management

João has a bachelor’s degree in international relations from the University of Minho and is currently doing his master degree in International Economics and European Studies – ISEG (Lisbon School of Economics and Management). He carried out an Erasmus mobility studies at the University of Istanbul, Türkiye. He was a volunteer at Cáritas supporting the distribution of essential goods to families.

At EUROYOUTH, since 2023, he participates in the Coordination of Mobility Projects, guaranteeing all the support for the correct financial execution and activities of the projects, as well as the quality and results of the mobilities. He speaks Portuguese, English.

Administration

Ana Turcanu

Administrative, Logistic  and Financial Support

Ana has a bachelor’s degree in Classical Studies – Classical Heritage of the European Culture and is postgraduate in translation from the University of Lisbon, Faculty of Letters. She has several certified courses such as: Project manager in Erasmus+; English for career development and Intercultural Competencies. She has experiences related to education, scientific-technical translation, and interpretation, and as a ground handling assistant. She also has several volunteering experiences.

At EUROYOUTH, since 2018, she performs administrative, financial and logistical functions inherent to the company’s management, also providing support to the Incoming and Coordination and Management of European Projects departments. She speaks Romanian as her mother tongue, Portuguese, English, Spanish and Russian.