She is an Agronomist with a Master's degree in Environmental Policy & Management and a Ph.D. in Environmental Science with a focus on Climate Change from Aegean University, specializing in IT-Project management at Beuth University of Applied Sciences Berlin. Her academic interests include environmental governance, rural development, sustainable growth, and the IT/AI input in dealing with environmental issues. Experienced project manager in government administration and nonprofit organizations, expert project evaluator, and online volunteer lecturer. Skilled in Rural Development, Sustainable Growth, and Environmental Governance. Currently, she is the head of the Agribusiness Unit in Rhodes Municipality seconded to the European Commission as an expert.