MARIA PATRIKI
Sociologist
Thessaloniki
Summary
Emerging EU policy professional with frontline humanitarian experience and a track record of rights-based legal advocacy. Proficient in accessible communication, qualitative and quantitative research, and policy analysis. Deeply passionate about inclusive policymaking, particularly in disability rights, migration, and education. Demonstrated ability to transform intricate research findings into practical policy recommendations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Research assistant Intern
National center for social research
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Conducted transcription and database development for qualitative research on migration and inequality.
- Assisted with literature reviews and coordination of fieldwork activities.
Research Assistant
Center for the Study of Crime (CESC)
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Evaluated cybercrime policy frameworks and identified systemic gaps.
- Co-authored policy proposals submitted to the UN Ad Hoc Committee on Cybercrime.
Project Assistant Intern
HIGGS
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Coordinated workshops tailored specifically for volunteers, providing them with valuable training, resources, and networking opportunities to enhance their skills.
- Managed and maintained comprehensive databases essential to the operations of Higgs NGO, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records of program participants, beneficiaries, donors, and other stakeholders.
- Developed targeted social media strategies to increase event attendance, crafted compelling and engaging social media posts, across various platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Child Protection Officer
German Red Cross
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Conducted in-depth sociocultural assessments of newly arrived Ukrainian refugees to tailor psychosocial interventions and ensure culturally responsive care.
- Designed and delivered integration-focused activities that supported children's psychosocial development, resilience, and social inclusion within temporary accommodation centres.
- Provided frontline support to children and families experiencing trauma, fostering coping strategies and linking them to relevant services and peer support networks.
Project Assistant
ARSIS NGO
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Maintained comprehensive and confidential case files for unaccompanied minors in Supported Independent Living (SIL) programs, ensuring data integrity and full compliance with legal and institutional safeguarding standards.
- Facilitated coordination with governmental bodies, local authorities, and civil society partners to support referrals, legal documentation, and access to essential services.
- Contributed to the development and implementation of individualized support plans in collaboration with social workers, psychologists, and educators addressing each minor's protection needs, integration goals, and long-term development.
Research Assistant
Laboratory of Social Informatics, Statistics and Research
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Supported a national research project on the long-term demographic and socio-economic implications of refugee and migrant integration in Greece, with a focus on public acceptance and policy relevance.
- Assisted in the design, implementation, and data analysis phases of the study contributing to survey structuring, transcription of qualitative interviews, and statistical analysis using SPSS and Excel.
- Collaborated with academic researchers to build a structured database capturing key variables across the sample, ensuring data quality and consistency for subsequent policy insights.
Volunteer
Starfish NGO
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Co-designed and delivered culturally sensitive Greek language lessons twice weekly inside Moria refugee camp-Europe's most challenging refugee environment tailoring content to diverse linguistic backgrounds and trauma-informed pedagogical principles.
- Collaborated closely with a multidisciplinary student team and project leadership to adapt teaching methods in response to dynamic camp conditions and refugee needs.
- Facilitated trauma-aware learning by carefully selecting materials and approaches that minimized retraumatization risks while fostering engagement and empowerment.
- Led ongoing critical reflection and evaluation processes, proposing targeted course improvements to enhance educational outcomes under resource-constrained and high-stress circumstances.
Conference Secretariat
University of the Aegean
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Coordinated comprehensive logistical support for an academic conference at Aegean University, including preparation and management of official documents, correspondence, and participant communications.
- Oversaw scheduling and real-time monitoring of multiple conference rooms to ensure seamless transitions, adherence to agendas, and timely delivery of session materials.
- Took detailed meeting minutes and compiled accurate summaries, enabling effective post-conference reporting and dissemination of key insights.
- Facilitated smooth interaction between speakers, attendees, and university administration by proactively addressing logistical challenges and ensuring a professional event atmosphere.
- Contributed to post-event evaluation by gathering participant feedback and assisting in the preparation of impact reports for academic and administrative stakeholders.
Education
Study abroad program - Criminal Behaviour during the Lifecourse, Advanced Sociological Theory: Modelling Social interaction
University of Utrecht
09.2022 - 10.2022
MSc - Sociology and Social Research, Minor in Political science & Corporate Development, Advanced quantitative methods, computational social science
University of Cologne
BSc - Sociology
University of the Aegean
Mytiline, LesvosSkills
- Advanced quantitative methods
- computational social science
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- SPSS
- R
- STATA
- Proficient in Zoom collaboration tools
- Microsoft Teams
Certification
CTHS, IOM e-campus, Counter Trafficking in humanitarian settings (CTHS).
Publications
"Faros tou kosmou". The emergence of the Roma Community of Saint Nektarios in Thessaloniki, 2021
Timeline
Research assistant Intern
National center for social research
03.2024 - 03.2024
Project Assistant Intern
HIGGS
02.2023 - 08.2023
Research Assistant
Center for the Study of Crime (CESC)
01.2023 - 12.2023
Study abroad program - Criminal Behaviour during the Lifecourse, Advanced Sociological Theory: Modelling Social interaction
University of Utrecht
09.2022 - 10.2022
Child Protection Officer
German Red Cross
03.2022 - 07.2022
Project Assistant
ARSIS NGO
07.2020 - 08.2020
Research Assistant
Laboratory of Social Informatics, Statistics and Research
10.2019 - 03.2020
Volunteer
Starfish NGO
10.2019 - 12.2019
Conference Secretariat
University of the Aegean
05.2019 - 06.2019
MSc - Sociology and Social Research, Minor in Political science & Corporate Development, Advanced quantitative methods, computational social science
University of Cologne
BSc - Sociology
University of the Aegean
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