A Value I Grew up With. A Practice I Live by.
From a young age, I was taught that offering help, no matter how small, can make a real difference. I still remember my first experience with volunteering: I helped to collect recyclable materials in my hometown. It may have seemed simple, but for me, it sparked something meaningful.
Since then, giving back has been a constant in my life. As I grew into my professional identity, I felt a growing need to stay connected to people and purpose beyond work. That’s why I’ve chosen to give my time, to the open-source community, since 2013, as an organizer, contributor, volunteer, and speaker.
Mentorship became another way to give back. I support aspiring designers by helping them build and improve their workflow, explore new research methods throught problem solving and critical thinking, and gain confidence in their own process. For the past two years, I’ve also mentored early-stage startup. I help them brainstorm and organize their ideas, define their vision, and build MVPs with passion and clarity.
Each of these experiences has shaped me. It helps me to supports important individuals and causes, while it helps me to become more effective leader, colleague and all-around individuals. I build business and enhancing relationships with these who I’m volunteering with, personally or professionally. It is a shared experience in making difference to the people and causes I’m serving.
For me, giving back isn’t just something I do or an activity, it’s part of who I am. It’s how I grow, connect, and stay grounded.
A Personal Journey of Impact Through Local Engagement and Meaningful Contributions.
Fosscomm Athens
Speaker. “WordPress theme building from Scratch”
WordCamp Greece, Athens
I served as an organizer and member of the design team for the first WordCamp Athens in Greece.
WordCamp Greece, Olympus
Speaker.”Extending your WordPress Project with Custom Post Types”
WordCamp Greece, Athens
I served as an organizer and member of the design team, collaborating closely with the marketing team and four other designers.
WordCamp Greece, Thessaloniki
I served as an organizer and member of the design team for the inaugural WordCamp in Thessaloniki. During my work, I collaborated closely with the marketing team, four other members of the design team, and an assistant from a digital agency.
Launch Free WordPress Blogging Theme
I collaborated with developers to design and implement a free WordPress blogging theme.
WordCamp Europe, Servia (Belgrade)
As a volunteer and contributor, I had the opportunity to connect with other contributors and engage in conversations about user experience, focusing on the intricate details of the website.
WordCamp Europe, Berlin
Collaborated with cross-functional marketing teams to design, and maintain the WordPress-based event website, ensuring consistent branding and usability. The site supported 2,734 attendees, including 1,722 first-time participants.
WordCamp Athens
Led a distributed 3-person design team to deliver the official WordCamp Athens website on WordPress, ensuring consistent branding and smooth collaboration with other teams. The event hosted 554 attendees.
WordCamp Greece Online
I had the honor of being a speaker for the presentation “Design for the Art of Communication”.
Mentoring, Training
I started mentoring twelve novice designers to help them improve their skills and workflow.
Consultant Designer and Ambassador. Non-Profit, Pay It Forward / Canada
I began contributing by providing consulting services to non-profit organizations, helping them improve their workflows. Additionally, I serve as a mentor to up-and-coming designers in the community.
Fosscomm 2022, Lamia, Greece
I delivered a presentation titled “Change Your Questions. Build a Business Partnership to Desire”.
Additionally, I delivered a second speech titled “Work-Life Balance – Not a Myth”.
Startup Mentor, Greece
As a volunteer startup mentor, I help entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses. I provide valuable insights and support.I focus on improving the user and customer experience of their products or services. I also help them refine their business plans to ensure success “Startup Mentors”.
Job Fair Mentor, Greece
I aim to mentor recent graduates beginning their professional journeys. I can help young professionals. I will boost their employability and job market skills with guidance and resources. My mentees will gain practical skills for the early stages of their careers. This includes effective job searching and thorough interview preparation. I aim to help young professionals reach their career goals and succeed.
Mentee in the WordPress Contribution Mentorship Program
As a mentee in the six-week program, I learned more about WordPress contributions . I also made meaningful contributions to the WordPress project.
Mentor at Hellenic Mediterranean University
As a mentor at the Hellenic Mediterranean University of Crete, I provide personalized guidance to students, helping them set clear goals and develop professional skills such as organization, communication, and collaboration.
Photographer at TEDxUniversityOfCrete
Collaborate with the 6-member communication team to cover the event visually, producing photo content for social media platforms and promotional campaigns.
