Our Team
Dr. Elissavet Lykogianni
Founding Partner & Managing Director
Elissavet Lykogianni, PhD, is the Founding Partner and Managing Director of Connectus. Elissavet has extensive expertise in the policy domains of Research & Innovation, Digital market and Employment, Skills, Migration, Education and Social affairs. With her research background (PhD in Applied Economics), she has led numerous projects involving large, multi-disciplinary and international research teams of Universities and Research institutes and possesses a very strong network of researchers in the academic sector in Europe.
During the past 15 years she has built considerable expertise in the coordination of policy-related studies and the management of international consortia for a variety of (framework) contracts for DG Research, DG Education, DG Competition, Cedefop, DG Connect, among other, such as the EC Multiple Framework Service Contract for Expert Support with the Production and Analysis of R&D Policy Indicators, Horizon projects and Grants in the areas of Migration and Inclusion, as well as studies in the areas of Employment, Education and Skills, Cultural Heritage, Digital policies, R&D and Innovation policies.
Elissavet speaks fluently English, Dutch and Greek and understand French at intermediate level.
Anna Riga
Project manager
Anna Riga is an experienced special education teacher with a decade of dedication to empowering students with diverse learning needs. Her expertise in developing inclusive educational strategies has made a significant impact on the lives of many young learners. She holds her Batchelor degree in Linguistics from the National Kapodistrian University of Athens and her Master degree in ICTs in Special Education from Dimocritus University of Thrace and the scientific research centre Demokritus. She has attended psychological and educational trainings. Anna speaks Greek as a mother language, English, German and understands French. Driven by a passion for creating equitable learning environments, she recently transitioned into a project management role within the European Union’s educational programs. In her new position, she is leveraging her in-depth knowledge of education and her strong organizational skills to oversee initiatives that promote inclusive education across Europe. Anna is committed to ensuring that every individual, regardless of their abilities, has access to quality education tailored to their unique needs.
Vera Gospodini
Assistant Project Manager
Vera is a passionate Greek teacher with a strong commitment to fostering social inclusion, empowering young people, and promoting intercultural education. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Education from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and successfully completed a seminar in Teaching Greek as a Second/ Foreign Language. From an early age, she has actively participated in numerous educational and community development initiatives both voluntarily and professionally, where she organized creative workshops, coordinated events and managed volunteer teams. Vera explored various fields within youth work, environmental education, photography and teaching, which have enriched her ability to adapt to different roles and discover her passion. Driven by her dedication to social impact, she aims to connect her educational background with youth work and project coordination to foster initiatives that promote social integration, international development and sustainability.
Choco
Office Dog
Meet Choco our favorite dog! He is very loving, friendly, cuddly, and loves long walks!
