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THE PEOPLE BEHIND QUEST

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02

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12

Rachna Thim
PAST VOLUNTEER

Rachna Thim

ESC Communication & Membership Assistant

Rachna Thim is a dedicated communication specialist and independent writer from Cambodia. With a Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication Management and currently pursuing a Master of Science in Sustainability, Society, and Environment at the University of Kiel in Germany, Rachna thrives on curiosity and experimenting with new ideas. Passionate about creating meaningful change, Rachna hopes to leverage her communication skills to advocate for sustainable development and connect with those who need it most.

Mauro Bastón Piñeiro
PAST VOLUNTEER

Mauro Bastón Piñeiro

Communication Intern

Ola! I am a 29-year-old Spanish journalist and communication assistant who seeks meaningful social changes starting from the bottom up, so joining QUEST seemed like nice idea, isn't it? I studied Journalism in Galicia (Spain) and worked at a news agency for more than seven years, focusing on politics, education and healthcare. My academic journey has taken me to Brussels to pursue a Master's degree in Cross-Cultural Communication Management at KU Leuven, with a specialisation in international relations with Eastern Europe.

Arturo Artiles Valero
PAST VOLUNTEER

Arturo Artiles Valero

ESC Communication Assistant

Hola! My name is Arturo and I'm a dual honours Business Management and Japanese Studies graduate from the Canary Islands, Spain. I'm passionate about cross-cultural relationships, sustainability, and creative processes. My experiences in Spain, Japan, and the United Kingdom have brought me to Belgium, where I am working with QUEST as Communication Assistant, gaining further valuable experience in the communications field specifically in an environment with which I deeply share views, values and passions.

Mathilda Diaz
PAST VOLUNTEER

Mathilda Diaz

ESC Project Assistant

Salut! My name is Mathilda, I’m 24 years old, and I’m French-Colombian. After completing studies in the field of ecology, I chose to volunteer with QUEST to learn about knowledge transmission in a constantly changing world. As policy and research assistant, I also hope to gain experience in advocating for quality education as a powerful vector for social transformation!

Agata Bernatek
PAST VOLUNTEER

Agata Bernatek

ESC Communication & Membership Assistant

I am 22 years old and I graduated in the field of Communication Design. I work with QUEST as a communication assistant in order to create, explore and gain experience with the specifics of NGO communication, branding and graphic design. I also hope to learn how to manage an Erasmus+ project for quality education as a forerunner of change.

Sara Bentass
PAST VOLUNTEER

Sara Bentass

ESC Project Assistant

Salam! I am Sara, I am 25 years old, I am Moroccan and I come from Italy. I am studying International Relations at the university of Milan. I came to Brussels because of the huge opportunities this city offers! I have always been passionate about the impact of education, and how much change it can bring. That’s why at QUEST I want to learn how to manage an NGO and how to write European projects.

Dario Cabornero Boch
PAST VOLUNTEER

Dario Cabornero Boch

ESC Administrative & Fundraising Assistant

Hola! My name is Darío, I'm 24 years old, and I am Spanish-Cuban. After completing my studies in the field of Political Science, I decided to become a volunteer with the ESC. The decision was easy, QUEST gave me an opportunity in a city that I like and in a project that gives me the chance to do something different. As an administrative and fundraising assistant I expect to gain experience and get to know how an NGO such as QUEST works from the inside.

Andreia Esteves
PAST VOLUNTEER

Andreia Esteves

ESC Project Assistant

Andreia is a freelance writer and certified bibliotherapist, forever inspired by children's literature. Her work has been featured on Greatist, Yahoo, and Revista Pessoa, among other publications. She graduated from the University of Lisbon with a bachelor’s degree in Communication and Cultural Studies, and earned a Postgraduate Certificate in Fiction Writing from Lusófona University. Originally from Portugal, she now calls Brussels home.

Elena López León
PAST VOLUNTEER

Elena López León

ESC Communication & Membership Assistant

Elena is a Social Media Manager from Granada, Spain. She has gained experience in social media, content creation and email marketing, as well as in implementing strategies for social media ads. She holds degrees in Business Administration in Marketing and Digital Marketing & Social Media.

Pamela Osmani
PAST VOLUNTEER

Pamela Osmani

Policy Trainee

Pamela is a secondary school teacher and passionate of advocate for children's rights. She holds a BA in Literature and is currently completing her MA in Child Studies at Linköping University.

Sara Acevedo Mendoza
PAST VOLUNTEER

Sara Acevedo Mendoza

Project Assistant

Sara is joining QUEST Project Circle as a Project Assistant. She holds a BA in Communication and Public Relations in Nicaragua, her home country, and is currently finishing her Master's Thesis in Educational Studies in Belgium.

Fabiana Grasso
PAST VOLUNTEER

Fabiana Grasso

ESC Communication & Project Assistant

Fabiana, is a 26-year-old from Italy with a background in languages and international politics, and economic relations. She is passionate about global affairs, sustainability, and social impact. Her journey has taken her across Europe and beyond, from studying and working in different European countries to volunteering in Cambodia.

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