Ionela Pleșan

Youth Hub Coordinator

My first interaction with the non-governmental sector and the world of volunteering took place in 2016, when I began actively getting involved in community development projects.

Since then, I have followed a step-by-step journey, from small local initiatives to contributing to the establishment of a community foundation in my hometown. Humanity’s favourite hobby: building systems held together by passion, Google Drive folders, and people surviving on coffee and optimism.

I studied Communication and Public Relations and took part in an Erasmus programme, an experience that gave me a valuable intercultural perspective and helped me approach communication in a broader and more empathetic way.

I am a creative and curious person, always eager to bring new ideas into the teams I work with.

More than nine years of volunteering have helped me develop skills in strategic planning, coordination, and adaptability, while also teaching me the importance of collaboration and diverse perspectives. Although I am introverted, I enjoy being in the middle of the action and contributing to projects that create meaningful impact.

In my free time, I find inspiration in concerts, discovering new music, travelling, and reading, all constant sources of creativity and energy.