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Evgenia Maria Stappa

Athens, Greece

Summary

Dynamic professional with expertise in influential negotiating, strategic planning, and project management. Demonstrates a strong understanding of legislative policy and excels in advocacy and lobbying efforts. Proven track record in leading communication campaigns and public relations initiatives, complemented by exceptional grant writing skills. Adept at conflict resolution and team leadership, fostering effective interpersonal communication to drive successful outcomes. Committed to advancing career goals through impactful contributions to organisational objectives.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Legislative Engagement Officer

British Embassy Athens
Athens , Greece
10.2024 - Current
  • As a legislative engagement officer, my role entails designing, delivering and evaluating, diplomatic, operational and judicial initiatives to promote and drive legislative change in Greece. I am currently working on a project that focuses on the ability to seize criminal cash, taking features of the UK Proceeds of Crime Act as a basis.
  • I have been engaging with Greek stakeholders to facilitate UK expert advice as they develop domestic legislation in response to the imminent EU directive on asset recovery and forfeiture.
  • I have been building a network of cross government and judicial stakeholders in the UK with an interest and expertise in the field of illicit finance to support and inform host government decision making.
  • I have strengthened relationships with key stakeholders through consistent and open dialogue.

Head of Department of Criminal Law

Greek Ministry of Justice
Athens, Greece
01.2021 - 10.2024
  • Promoted, achieved and developed international judicial cooperation in criminal cases with both EU and third States
    • Monitored on a daily basis and secured that extradition and mutual legal assistance deadlines were met
    • Managed workload, prioritised, and delegated cases.
    • Coordinated operations with internal and external partners
    • Represented the Ministry of Justice on EU and International working groups and committees
    • Coached and appointed representatives for EU and International working groups and committees
    • Coordinated legislative work
    • Prepared, processed, and negotiated bilateral and multilateral conventions, treaties and MOUs.
    • Organized and moderated working groups or meetings with domestic and international stakeholders
    • Conduct legal research
    • Develop, maintain, and improve relationships with domestic and international stakeholders
    • Review, analyze and progress workflow, identify improvements and recommend to senior management.
    • Collect and present data for internal and external evaluations
    • Prepare formal written reports on cases of interest

Education

Master of Science - Forensic Psychology and Criminology

The Open University
Milton Keynes UK
11.2009 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Science - Communication and Mass Media

National and Kapodistrian University,
Athens, Greece
10.2001 - 10.2006

Skills

  • Influential negotiating
  • Initiative taking
  • Legislative policy understanding
  • Communication campaigns
  • Public relations knowledge
  • Advocacy and lobbying
  • Grant writing
  • Team Leadership
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Strategic planning
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Project Management

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
Greek
Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Legislative Engagement Officer

British Embassy Athens
10.2024 - Current

Head of Department of Criminal Law

Greek Ministry of Justice
01.2021 - 10.2024

Master of Science - Forensic Psychology and Criminology

The Open University
11.2009 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Science - Communication and Mass Media

National and Kapodistrian University,
10.2001 - 10.2006

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