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EUSEA Ambassadors

As part of EUSEA’s ongoing efforts to strengthen connections across our European network, we are launching a new initiative: the EUSEA Ambassador Programme. The programme aims to bring science engagement professionals closer together, connecting members within their countries, sparking collaborations, and making EUSEA more visible in local and regional debates.

Before the full launch in May 2026, we are running a pilot phase with a small, diverse group of Ambassadors who will help shape and refine the programme.

Objectives of the Pilot

  • Test the Ambassador role and refine its responsibilities and benefits.
  • Build a small, committed peer group of Ambassadors to co-create the programme identity.
  • Strengthen local and regional connections within the EUSEA network.
  • Generate testimonials and lessons learned to inform the public launch

Meet our Ambassadors

Lillian Fischer: Liliann Fischer leads the Insights Programme at Wissenschaft im Dialog in Germany, where she works to better understand the role of science in society and the relationship between science and different publics. She also holds a PhD in science communication research. Her research in the past has focused on the professional identities of science communicators and she is dedicated to promoting quality and reflection in professional science communication.
Petra Gudelj: Petra Gudelj is a science communicator with a background in life sciences from the University of Leeds. She works at The Faraday Institution, where she communicates scientific research through digital channels and public-facing initiatives. She is passionate about making research more accessible and relevant to people’s lives, and is an active member of the BIG STEM Communicators Network, where she shares insights on digital skills and inclusive engagement in science communication.
Jean-Paul Bertemes: Jean-Paul Bertemes is Head of Science in Society at the Luxembourg National Research Fund and Editor-in-Chief of science.lu. Jean-Paul has a background in chemistry, German studies and (science) journalism, and has led and developed many science communication, science engagement and media projects.
Ana Khundadze: Ana Khundadze is a senior research and science engagement professional with over fifteen years of experience working at the intersection of academia, policy, and society. She works at Ilia State University in Georgia, where she coordinates institutional research activities and contributes to the development of research strategies. Her work focuses on science engagement and popularisation, designing initiatives that foster dialogue among researchers, policymakers, and the wider public, with a strong emphasis on open science, transparency, and socially relevant research.