I'm Ilinca Alexandra Petrescu, a Romanian public policy professional with a track record in campaign design, political engagement, parliamentary support, and civic initiatives. I design and lead programs, develop strategic communications, and translate policy research into actionable briefs and proposals. My work spans NGOs, parliament, and international contexts, with hands-on experience in recruitment, governance, and social media strategy across Brussels, Cluj-Napoca, and Iași. I’m passionate about civic impact, mentor volunteer teams, and build practical playbooks for on-time, budget-conscious delivery. I enjoy turning insights into measurable actions, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and advancing transparent, inclusive policy outcomes through thoughtful leadership and clear communication.

Ilinca Alexandra Petrescu

I'm Ilinca Alexandra Petrescu, a Romanian public policy professional with a track record in campaign design, political engagement, parliamentary support, and civic initiatives. I design and lead programs, develop strategic communications, and translate policy research into actionable briefs and proposals. My work spans NGOs, parliament, and international contexts, with hands-on experience in recruitment, governance, and social media strategy across Brussels, Cluj-Napoca, and Iași. I’m passionate about civic impact, mentor volunteer teams, and build practical playbooks for on-time, budget-conscious delivery. I enjoy turning insights into measurable actions, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and advancing transparent, inclusive policy outcomes through thoughtful leadership and clear communication.

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I’m Ilinca Alexandra Petrescu, a Romanian public policy professional with a track record in campaign design, political engagement, parliamentary support, and civic initiatives. I design and lead programs, develop strategic communications, and translate policy research into actionable briefs and proposals. My work spans NGOs, parliament, and international contexts, with hands-on experience in recruitment, governance, and social media strategy across Brussels, Cluj-Napoca, and Iași.

I’m passionate about civic impact, mentor volunteer teams, and build practical playbooks for on-time, budget-conscious delivery. I enjoy turning insights into measurable actions, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and advancing transparent, inclusive policy outcomes through thoughtful leadership and clear communication.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent

Work Experience

Projects & Publication Strategy & Communications Specialist at Time MMC
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Program design & delivery for civic initiatives: stakeholder mapping, volunteer onboarding, impact tracking (KPIs, dashboards). Election cycle strategy (EP/RO): research synthesis, messaging frameworks, field operations; playbooks & training enabling on-time, on-budget execution.
Vice President at USR Party Youth Organization
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Led the Recruitment Department: designed and ran campaigns; onboarded new members; grew membership by 20%. Member of the Public Policy Dept: drafted legislative proposals; produced research briefs and policy notes.
Parliamentary Assistant at Romanian Parliament
November 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Coordinated cabinet operations and administrative workflows. Drafted the communication strategy; managed official social media presence. Conducted policy research; produced reports for decision-makers.
Intern at Office of a Member of the European Parliament, Brussels
November 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Managed social media, copywriting and content creation. Coordinated 'Love is Not Tourism' initiative: centralized citizen requests, organized online events, submitted an official request to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and produced a short awareness documentary.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Master's in Public Policy & Institutional Management at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Iași, Romania
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Erasmus+ Exchange at Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
January 1, 2024 - October 27, 2025

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Psychology
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Master's in Public Policy & Institutional Management
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Erasmus+ Exchange
January 1, 2024 - October 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization

Experience Level

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