Vania Boneva

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I’m Vania Boneva, a Bulgaria-based education and child/adolescent psychology professional turned trainer and facilitator.

About

I’m Vania Boneva, a Bulgaria-based education and child/adolescent psychology professional turned trainer and facilitator. With a strong background in systemic family therapy and social-psychology work, I design and deliver participatory trainings that help schools and organizations prevent bullying and violence, build emotional intelligence, and strengthen supportive group dynamics.

Over the years, I’ve worked with partners such as UNICEF Bulgaria and national education institutions, scaling evidence-based prevention approaches while also leading large-scale youth and capacity-building projects. I enjoy creating safe, engaging learning environments using experiential methods (including creative and art-based tools), and I’m especially motivated by work that supports educators, youth workers, and marginalized groups through practical skills, reflection, and meaningful team development.

  • 19 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • GermanFluent
  • BulgarianFluent
  • RussianAdvanced
  • Spanish; CastilianIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Government
  • Healthcare

Work experience· 20 roles

Educator / Training Support (Social Psychology) · Moun ta in Guides Training Center (Mountain Guides)Jan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

Designed and delivered social psychology training at the Mountain Guides Training Center.

Project Manager, Trainer, and Facilitator; Member of the Executive Board · Discovered Spaces Association (Discovering Spaces), Plovdiv, BulgariaJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

Developed and delivered training programs for youth workers and staff. Supported NGO organizational development through strategic planning and capacity building. Managed projects, events, and reporting while also contributing to community and youth-focused learning initiatives.

UNICEF Mentor / Trainer / Consultant · UNICEF BulgariaJan 2020 – Jan 2024 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Mentored and trained staff and facilitated training sessions under the “Steps Together” violence and bullying prevention program. Supported national scale-up with partners including the Ministry of Education and UNICEF Bulgaria.

Mentor, Trainer and Consultant · Steps Together program – Ministry of Education & UNICEF BulgariaJan 2020 – Jan 2024 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Training Facilitator / Consulting Associate · Spring ImpactJan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 11 mos
Trainer, Facilitator, Project Manager · Mountains and People - Association of Mountain GuidesJan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 11 mos
Associate Scaling Consultant · Spring ImpactJan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 11 mos
Freelance Trainer, Facilitator, and ExpertJan 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 11 mos

Education· 8

Bachelor's degree in Psychology · Sofia University2030 – 2025
Master's degree in Child and Adolescent Psychology · Sofia University2004 – 2006
Systemic Family Therapy · Pisel, Sofia, Bulgaria2015 – 2022
Master's degree in Child and Adolescent Psychology · Sofia University, Bulgaria2004 – 2006

Certifications and awards· 15

Diploma in Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy2030 – 2025
Driving Licence: Category B2030 – 2025
Certificate in Systemic Family Therapy2030 – 2025
Driving License: Category B2030 – 2025

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