I am a sustainable development expert, educated in local and rural development holding a bachelor in Agronomy, Masters in Agricultural management and Doctorate in Management and marketing in agriculture. I am a founder and the President of the Young Professionals in Local Development (YPLD). I am a Steering Committee member of YPARD (Young Professionals` Platform for Agricultural Research for Development), representing Europe and also a Steering Committee member of EFARD (European Forum for Agricultural Research for Development), represeting YPARD Europe.