Η ομάδα μας
KONSTANTINA TSALOUCHIDOU
Greek Asylum Lawyer
Konstantina is registered with the Veria Bar Association. She is a Master’s student of International and European Legal Studies. Her areas of interest and research are data protection, human rights and migration issues.
Greek Asylum Lawyer
Konstantina is registered with the Veria Bar Association. She is a Master’s student of International and European Legal Studies. Her areas of interest and research are data protection, human rights and migration issues.
GIORGOS PAPADIMITRIOU
Greek Asylum Lawyer
Giorgos is a lawyer with Athens Bar Association. He holds an LL.M in E.U Law and has an academic background in human rights and the Greek asylum system. Since 2014, he has worked in various positions in the field of refugee law.
Greek Asylum Lawyer
Giorgos is a lawyer with Athens Bar Association. He holds an LL.M in E.U Law and has an academic background in human rights and the Greek asylum system. Since 2014, he has worked in various positions in the field of refugee law.
MARIA VAMVOURELLI
Greek Asylum Lawyer
Maria is registered with the Mytilini Bar Association. She has an LLM in Human Rights and social Justice from Nicosia University and extensive experience in the field of asylum and international protection, including with CRWI Diotima and METAdrasi.
Greek Asylum Lawyer
Maria is registered with the Mytilini Bar Association. She has an LLM in Human Rights and social Justice from Nicosia University and extensive experience in the field of asylum and international protection, including with CRWI Diotima and METAdrasi.
CHRISTINA ZANTRIMA
Greek Asylum Lawyer
Christina is registered with the Thessaloniki Bar Association. She holds an LLM in Public Law and Political Science. She used to work with SGBV refugees and asylum seekers, providing legal assistance in asylum, criminal and family law cases. She is interested in administrative and asylum law.
Greek Asylum Lawyer
Christina is registered with the Thessaloniki Bar Association. She holds an LLM in Public Law and Political Science. She used to work with SGBV refugees and asylum seekers, providing legal assistance in asylum, criminal and family law cases. She is interested in administrative and asylum law.
ELISSAVET LITITARI
Greek Asylum Lawyer
Elissavet is registered with the Thessaloniki Bar Association. She holds a Master’s degree in European and Comparative Social Law. Her expertise lies within child protection and human rights.
Greek Asylum Lawyer
Elissavet is registered with the Thessaloniki Bar Association. She holds a Master’s degree in European and Comparative Social Law. Her expertise lies within child protection and human rights.
EIRINI KARVELA
Greek Asylum Lawyer
Eirini is registered with the Athens Bar Association. She holds a Master’s Degree in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure. She has previous experience in civil and criminal law as well as migration issues. Her specialist areas are criminal and asylum law.
Greek Asylum Lawyer
Eirini is registered with the Athens Bar Association. She holds a Master’s Degree in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure. She has previous experience in civil and criminal law as well as migration issues. Her specialist areas are criminal and asylum law.
ANTZELA TAOULAOU
Greek Asylum Laywer
Antzela is registered with the Athens Bar Association. She holds an LLM in Public International Law and Human Rights from Utrecht University. She has extensive experience in the field of asylum and international protection, including with UNHCR, CRWI Diotima and METAdrasi
Greek Asylum Laywer
Antzela is registered with the Athens Bar Association. She holds an LLM in Public International Law and Human Rights from Utrecht University. She has extensive experience in the field of asylum and international protection, including with UNHCR, CRWI Diotima and METAdrasi
CHRISTINA VOULIMENEA
Legal Coordinator
Christina is registered with the Athens Bar Association. She has extensive expertise in human rights, refugee law and migration issues. Prior to ELIL, she worked with several organizations, including Ecumenical Refugee Program and METAdrasi, to provide legal aid services to refugees.
Legal Coordinator
Christina is registered with the Athens Bar Association. She has extensive expertise in human rights, refugee law and migration issues. Prior to ELIL, she worked with several organizations, including Ecumenical Refugee Program and METAdrasi, to provide legal aid services to refugees.
SAMUEL MBUYI KABEYA,
French/Lingala Interpreter
Samuel gained valuable experience as an interpreter over the course of three years, with a driven dedication to refugee assistance. He worked for several humanitarian NGOs. Samuel is studying ‘Computer Science’ online at the University of the People in California.
French/Lingala Interpreter
Samuel gained valuable experience as an interpreter over the course of three years, with a driven dedication to refugee assistance. He worked for several humanitarian NGOs. Samuel is studying ‘Computer Science’ online at the University of the People in California.
ATHINA VAZAIOU
Project Officer, Athens
Athina is an International and European Studies graduate. She holds a Master's degree in Human Rights and Democratization, and is specialized in community and migration issues. She has previous experience working with refugees and asylum seekers.
Project Officer, Athens
Athina is an International and European Studies graduate. She holds a Master's degree in Human Rights and Democratization, and is specialized in community and migration issues. She has previous experience working with refugees and asylum seekers.
VASILIS THOMANIKOS
Project Officer, Lesvos
Vasilis is a Communication and Media Studies graduate with a Master's specialisation in Communication Management of Refugee and Migration Flows. He has experience of working with asylum applicants as a case officer in various locations across Greece.
Project Officer, Lesvos
Vasilis is a Communication and Media Studies graduate with a Master's specialisation in Communication Management of Refugee and Migration Flows. He has experience of working with asylum applicants as a case officer in various locations across Greece.
HAMZA ALI
Arabic Interpreter
Hamza has more than two years’ experience in the field of asylum, having provided interpretation for protection and legal teams in different organizations. Hamza is a creative person and a quick to pick up new skills.
Arabic Interpreter
Hamza has more than two years’ experience in the field of asylum, having provided interpretation for protection and legal teams in different organizations. Hamza is a creative person and a quick to pick up new skills.
DORCAS TSHITALA
French / Lingala Interpreter
Dorcas is from the Democratic Republic of Congo. She is a professional interpreter and cultural mediator for Lingala, French and English. She worked with the EUAA for three years. Dorcas holds a BSc in computer science and is currently studying for a Master degree in Business.
French / Lingala Interpreter
Dorcas is from the Democratic Republic of Congo. She is a professional interpreter and cultural mediator for Lingala, French and English. She worked with the EUAA for three years. Dorcas holds a BSc in computer science and is currently studying for a Master degree in Business.
TEREZA MIMIKO
Project Manager
Project Manager
SERENA ZANIRATO
Project Officer, Thessaloniki
Serena is a Law graduate, with a Masters in Human Rights and Conflict Management. She is passionate about human rights’ protection and has worked for various international organisations and NGOs, as well as in the role of legal researcher.
Project Officer, Thessaloniki
Serena is a Law graduate, with a Masters in Human Rights and Conflict Management. She is passionate about human rights’ protection and has worked for various international organisations and NGOs, as well as in the role of legal researcher.
ΗΕLENE BAUWENS
Communications and Fundraising Officer
Helene holds a law degree from Belgium and a special postgraduate degree in human rights and democratisation. She has previous experience in communication in international NGOs and the European Commission.
Communications and Fundraising Officer
Helene holds a law degree from Belgium and a special postgraduate degree in human rights and democratisation. She has previous experience in communication in international NGOs and the European Commission.
CLARA MARSHALL
Communications and Fundraising Manager
Clara is a writer and communications specialist from Italy. She has held roles in UN and government agencies, as well as working as a journalist and travel writer. Since 2017, she has lived in Greece and worked in the humanitarian sector.
Communications and Fundraising Manager
Clara is a writer and communications specialist from Italy. She has held roles in UN and government agencies, as well as working as a journalist and travel writer. Since 2017, she has lived in Greece and worked in the humanitarian sector.
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
TARAS PENDAK
POLISH-UKRAINIAN INTERPRETER
Taras completed his initial studies in computer engineering, followed by two years of spiritual formation studies. After the outbreak of war in Ukraine, he started supporting refugees, working with ORA and UNHCR in Krakow and now ELIL.
POLISH-UKRAINIAN INTERPRETER
Taras completed his initial studies in computer engineering, followed by two years of spiritual formation studies. After the outbreak of war in Ukraine, he started supporting refugees, working with ORA and UNHCR in Krakow and now ELIL.
MALGORZATA DZIEWANOWSKA
POLISH LAWYER
Małgorzata defended her PhD in 2014 at the Faculty of Law and Administration in Warsaw. For many years, she has dedicated her efforts to the non-governmental sector by leading legal counselling programs. She coordinates legal help for refugees at the University of Warsaw.
POLISH LAWYER
Małgorzata defended her PhD in 2014 at the Faculty of Law and Administration in Warsaw. For many years, she has dedicated her efforts to the non-governmental sector by leading legal counselling programs. She coordinates legal help for refugees at the University of Warsaw.
JAN ŚWIECICKI
POLISH-UKRAINIAN INTERPRETER
Jan holds a law degree and has a lifelong dedication to pro bono and humanitarian work. Prior to joining ELIL as an interpreter, he provided free legal aid in Polish, Ukrainian and Russian for many years.
POLISH-UKRAINIAN INTERPRETER
Jan holds a law degree and has a lifelong dedication to pro bono and humanitarian work. Prior to joining ELIL as an interpreter, he provided free legal aid in Polish, Ukrainian and Russian for many years.
MAGDA CIENCIALA
Project Coordinato, Poland
Magda’s interest in refugee and migration issues began when she volunteered in Moria refugee camp in 2018. She carried this forward in her politics and social anthropology degree, as well as through more volunteering in Calais, Serbia and Lesvos.
Project Coordinato, Poland
Magda’s interest in refugee and migration issues began when she volunteered in Moria refugee camp in 2018. She carried this forward in her politics and social anthropology degree, as well as through more volunteering in Calais, Serbia and Lesvos.
FILIP CZERNICKI
Legal Coordinator, Poland
Filip is registered with the Warsaw Bar Association and holds a PhD from the Warsaw University Law School. He also works on structural development, promoting pro bono activity among lawyers and improving legal education through teaching and legal clinics in Eastern Europe.
Legal Coordinator, Poland
Filip is registered with the Warsaw Bar Association and holds a PhD from the Warsaw University Law School. He also works on structural development, promoting pro bono activity among lawyers and improving legal education through teaching and legal clinics in Eastern Europe.
PHILIP WORTHINGTON
Managing Director
Phil is based on Lesvos and has been running ELIL since its foundation in mid-2016. Prior to setting up ELIL, Phil worked as a lawyer in London for six years and volunteered for various environmental NGOs.
Managing Director
Phil is based on Lesvos and has been running ELIL since its foundation in mid-2016. Prior to setting up ELIL, Phil worked as a lawyer in London for six years and volunteered for various environmental NGOs.
