Lorenzo is a Masters candidate in Economic Public Policy at Sciences Po and the Hertie School. In the past, he has conducted research about "The raison d'être of the European Union according to European treaties’ preambles" and worked as a Policy Evaluator for World Vision Zambia in partnership with Columbia University. DNA: Italian outside, European inside.

Ika is a Senior at Columbia University, double majoring in Economics and Political Science and pursuing a Departmental Honors Thesis track, researching the Russian propaganda machine and its influence on voter decision-making in Georgia. DNA: diving into a rabbit hole of psychological-thriller novels and true crime documentaries.

Rachele is pursuing a Dual Master’s in International Economic Policy at Sciences Po and Columbia University. DNA: Aspiring policymaker outside, hopeless ballerina inside.

Samuel’s experience spans across the U.S. government and think tanks in Europe. He is currently a U.S. 2023 Presidential Management Fellow Finalist and holds an M.A. in Geopolitics and Strategic Studies and a B.A. in Journalism and Communications, which he obtained respectively in Spain and the Czech Republic. DNA: Martial Artist

Gemma is completing a Master of Science in European Politics and Policy at UCL. Her thesis analyses the diverging paths of British and Danish Euroscepticism, and she has also specialised in international negotiation and policy making and regulation in Europe. DNA: makes the best charcuterie boards.

Josh has just completed his studies at UCL reading History. Building upon his experience as Editor-in-Chief of UCL’s Pi Magazine and work for the university’s European Institute, he is excited to support others to share their insights through European Horizons’ publications. DNA: A Brit holding on to Europe.

Lukasz joined European Horizons during his first year at UCL, where he read Politics and International Relations. After obtaining a Bachelor’s degree, he is pursuing a Master’s degree in European Affairs with a specialisation in digitisation and new technologies at Sciences Po Paris. DNA: Politico, The Economist, and any song by Mr Worldwide.

Marlena has just completed her Bachelor's Degree at Amsterdam University College, focusing on European and international relations. During her stay in Amsterdam, she devoted herself to European Horizons by serving as the local chapter President. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in European Affairs, specializing in Europe’s external relations, at Sciences Po Paris. DNA: A European dancing soul.

Born and raised in Washinton D.C., Paolo moved to Venice, Italy, to study towards a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, International Studies and Economics at Ca' Foscari University. He is currently in his second year of a Master's in European Studies at UCLouvain, in Belgium, and will be spending this year undertaking an Erasmus+ at Sciences Po Paris. DNA: Any NYT podcast, Parmigiano Reggiano, and early mornings. 

Matthieu is a dual BA student at Sciences Po Paris and UCL. While at Sciences Po, he majored in Economics and Sociology, and minored in European and Latin American politics. Now at UCL, he is specialising in Economics to complete his dual degree. DNA: Trilingual, dual national, fully European.