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Meet our team
MEET OUR TEAM
Based on Rue Defacqz in central Brussels, the EACA team is truly European, bringing together people from different backgrounds and with a combined expertise in public affairs, advertising, marketing & communications.
We practice what we preach – with education being one of our top priorities, every 6 months we offer paid internships to fresh graduates who are interested to gain experience in an Association environment.
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Charley Stoney
CEO
Passionate about culture, media, and politics, Kasia went on to study Cultural Studies in Poland, Czech Republic, and Austria. After working in Berlin for an international NGO, she moved to Brussels to hone her skills in the agency world. In 2016, she joined EACA and runs Effie Awards Europe & edcom Institute. Outside of work, you can find Kasia either sailing and hiking, or cooking and watching movies. She speaks Polish, English, and French, and is still hopeful about learning Dutch.
Kasia Gluszak
Project Manager
After working as a journalist in different newsrooms in Seville, Barcelona and Madrid, Myriam landed in Brussels in 2020 to intern as an international correspondent for a news agency. Following an experience as communications trainee at the Council of the European Union, Myriam joined EACA in March 2022 to be part of the communications team. Passionate about storytelling and narrative, Myriam would like to be an algorithm that recommends books, movies and TV shows, but she is just a human girl. She is always happy to have a chat about your latest literary or cinema discoveries in English, French or Spanish.
Myriam Domínguez Seda
Communications Manager
Francesco is an enthusiastic young professional, passionate about European Politics and communications, who has recently joined the EACA team. Willing to pursue a career in European Affairs and communication, he moved to Brussels, where he graduated in Political Strategy and Communication from the University of Kent. Bewitched by the vibrant and eclectic environment and population of the European capital, he stayed and worked in communication and project management. Francesco is also a youth activist, engaged in several activities aimed at empowering and enabling other young people to become active citizens and rising awareness on topics such as democracy and human rights. Last but not least, he does also fit into the Italian stereotype, passionate about cooking and Fashion. He is proficient in English, French and Italian.
Francesco Bottegal
Project Management Officer
After more than 10 years in various media groups and in the sports industry, in charge of media partnerships and brand activations, Laure left Paris to move to Brussels in 2024 and joined EACA as European Membership & Industry Relations Manager. A French native, Laure deeply enjoys international environments like that of the European capital, in which she likes to run very regularly. After all, sport is a real hobby! The only thing she misses here: the mountains! She loves to return to her native Alps to hike whenever she can. Equally passionate about culture, literature and the arts in general, which form the basis of her studies, Laure is an amateur actress, writes in her spare time and always loves to share a cinema, theatre or exhibition outing! She speaks French, English, some German and Dutch she is learning!
Laure Jolibois
European Membership & Industry Relations Manager
Mónika is an adept legal services professional with a specialised focus on EU and public affairs. Her experience spans several sectors, including working with EU institutions, educational organizations, and international media companies. She has a particular expertise in Artificial Intelligence regulation and international relations, reflecting her commitment to aligning policy initiatives with technological advancements. Additionally, she has been contributing to the work of the Oxford Cyber Academy enhancing awareness of online risks and promoting best practices in digital safety. Previously, Mónika served as a legal advisor for the Association of Commercial Television in Europe (ACTE), where she headed the Advertising and Revenue Taskforce and contributed to shaping policies on digital media and compliance standards. Mónika is Hungarian national and works in English. As we approach the Hungarian Presidency, her extensive experience and governmental connections will be a great asset to our association.
Dr. Mónika Magyar
Senior Public Affairs & Legal Advisor
Hailing from Bulgaria, Lina is an educated linguist with a few years of experience in media analysis under her belt. Her passion for foreign languages and intercultural communication took her to Sweden, before she eventually landed here in Brussels, in the heart of Europe. Lina joined the EACA team as an intern in October and cannot wait to tackle the tasks thrown at her, as well as fine-tune her Excel skills. In her spare time, she enjoys cycling, trying out different coffee places around Brussels, and admiring every plant she comes across.
Tsvetelina Mihaylova
Membership Officer
After studying International Management in Germany, Elena worked as a Digital Project Manager at McCann Düsseldorf. Driven by her interest in EU affairs, she completed a Master’s in European Studies at Maastricht University. After graduating in the summer of 2025, she moved to Brussels and joined EACA in September 2025 to dive into the world of public affairs and enjoy the buzz of an intercultural environment. Elena’s lifestyle is delightfully unpredictable — one day she’s at a festival, concert, or night out, the next she’s hiking in the mountains, knitting, or reading a book. She speaks German, English, and French.
Elena Wind
Public Affairs Assistant
Panayiota is a young professional of Cypriot and British nationality, specialised in Visual Design, Marketing, and Communications. Her experience spans the public and private sectors in Europe, including NGOs, the European Parliament, and Entertainment Media across Spain, Greece, and Belgium, combining both professional and volunteer roles. She has produced multilingual campaigns for print and social media that enhance cross-cultural conversations. She specialises in merging design innovation with strategic storytelling to amplify human-centered causes for social impact. After being a Schuman Trainee, she produced a case study on online digital literacy and political campaigning for influencer MEPs during the European Elections 2024. She intends to continue researching social media political literacy more broadly at a PhD level. For leisure, she enjoys concerts, cooking, long walks, and TV shows. She can communicate in Greek, English, and Spanish.
Panayiota Christou
Graphic Design & Web Assistant
Curious and people-oriented, Anna is passionate about communication as a tool to foster understanding across cultures and connect diverse perspectives. After completing a Master’s in Communication and Marketing in Italy, she gained experience in communication and event coordination. Throughout her journey, she has been committed to purpose-driven initiatives, from volunteering to supporting projects for young people. Her Erasmus+ experiences across Europe deepened her interest in multicultural collaboration and inspired her to pursue an international career. In September 2025, she moved to Brussels and joined EACA to contribute to communication and project management initiatives, while experiencing the city’s vibrant European spirit. Outside of work, Anna finds balance through singing, playing volleyball, exploring new places, and discovering the best vegetarian food spots.
Anna Fanchini
Project Management Assistant
