After studying Fashion Design at Istituto Marangoni in Milan, Dalia’s career evolved beyond the fashion industry. She founded her own outerwear label and collaborated with artists and curators on cross-disciplinary projects. Over time, she also designed social events in Bucharest that raised awareness about emerging trends, as well as collaborative creation projects exploring new forms […]

Raluca Andreea Popa is dedicated to helping people evolve — with clarity, focus, and strategy — so that performance becomes not a race, but a sustainable way of being. Her purpose is to create the space where awareness turns into growth and balance fuels lasting impact. With a PhD in Economics and more than 18 […]

Denis Hanganu is one of Romania’s most beloved film and theatre actors, admired for his talent, authenticity, and the emotional depth he brings to every performance. His most recent film, Cursa, is currently running in cinemas across Romania, further confirming his reputation as one of the leading voices of the new generation of Romanian cinema. […]

Gelu Duminică holds a PhD in Sociology and is an Associate Professor at the University of Bucharest, Faculty of Sociology and Social Work, where he teaches courses on Roma communities, minorities, and equity. He has been active in the non-governmental sector for 25 years and currently leads the Împreună Agency Foundation, one of the most […]

Alesia has one passion that encompasses all the others: being heard. She has always pursued activities that give a voice to those who are ignored, guided by the belief that acknowledging one’s privilege means taking responsibility for those who are less fortunate or have had fewer opportunities for education.  She is currently studying law, driven […]

Sorin is a lively high school senior at Cantemir-Vodă National College, with a dynamic passion for exploring ideas on just about any subject — though he especially enjoys topics such as economics, the social sciences, literature, and film. A very proud member of Romania’s National Debate Team, Sorin has dedicated much of his time and […]

Laura is the Head Coach of the Romanian National Debate Team. She is also many other things: a debate trainer, a certified English teacher, and, more generally — as she likes to describe herself — “an education nerd.” Outside the classroom, Laura is an amateur runner, hiker, and improvisational theatre actor. A friend, a daughter, […]

Maia describes herself as a dreamer — but not an airhead. She is a storyteller and an artist, yet she brings rationality to all her creativity, for one cannot have feeling without logic, nor logic without feeling. A 10th-grade student, Maia’s main interests include psychology, stories, and philosophy. She has been debating for a few […]

Blending the skill of a performer with the fire of an advocate, Ana stands at the intersection of storytelling and social change. For her, speaking has never been just about being heard, but about being understood. With three years of formal training in acting, television, and radio — and a deep passion for reading, debate, […]

Aurora is a leading voice in Italy’s debate movement. A former competitor, she is now the Director of the Italian Debate Association, Coach of the Italian National Debate Team, and trainer with Better Speakers (betterspeakers.eu). She believes that deliberative education is the key to empowering young minds and strengthening democratic participation. Through her roles in […]