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Oana is a social researcher and project manager with over 15 years of experience in social development, disability inclusion, and community-based services. She has worked extensively with international organizations, including the World Bank, leading research, evaluation, and capacity-building initiatives focused on deinstitutionalization, person-centered support, inclusive social services, and social protection reforms.
Her work is grounded in qualitative research, participatory approaches, and international cooperation across Europe, with a strong emphasis on real-life impact. Alongside her work in social development, Oana brings a solid background in cultural management and documentary storytelling, which shapes her belief in the power of lived experience and personal narratives to inspire meaningful change.
Experience Level
Language
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Work Experience
Short-Term Consultant (STC) at World Bank
July 1, 2019 - PresentResponsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive training package for professionals and service providers supporting people with disabilities in accessing residential and community-based services; collected and integrated input from national and international experts across 9 training modules; organized internal coordination meetings; contributed to the TECH ASSIST project; supported data collection and cost-standard reviews for social services; coordinated piloting and field interview activities and contributed to national data collection and reporting.
Project Manager at CoNECT - Collective action networks for everyday community resilience and ecological transition (Horizon 2020)
July 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024Organized and planned WP activities (mapping initiatives, resources, partnerships, CoNECT laboratories, communication and dissemination via a digital platform, and innovative project management); coordinated technical and financial reporting; managed a team of fellows; contributed to the Replika educational theatre study case and disseminated project results across 5 countries (Netherlands, Sweden, Spain, France, Romania).
Communication consultant at One World Romania
February 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022Elaborated 23 press releases for the festival, contributed to social media, proposed organizations for ‘Adopt a documentary’, selected Ambassadors, and conducted a public satisfaction survey (81 respondents).
Anthropological Researcher at Ion Dumitriu Foundation
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Inventory, archive and promotion of a private collection of over 30,000 objects reflecting daily life of Romanian peasants; conducted qualitative inventory and archival work to promote the collection.
Consultant at Romanian Peasant Museum
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Consultant for Creative Traditions projects funded by AFCN; organized and monitored documentation; supported project implementation and reporting; contributed to the 'I give you a daughter-in-law, I give you a fortune' (Mariaje aranjate la romi) project.
Management and Communication Consultant at Romanian Peasant Museum
November 1, 2016 - April 1, 2017Designed internal procedures guide and workflow visuals; prepared decision-making tools and archiving systems; contributed to improved institutional procedures and reporting.
Event Organizer / Humanitarian Assistance Working Group Coordinator / Financial Officer at FOND Romania - The Romanian Non-Governmental Development Organizations Platform
July 1, 2009 - April 30, 2016Responsible for organizing and logistics for major events (Romanian Development Camp, Romania–Moldova Forum, Black Sea NGO Forum); managed Mobility Fund for experts; coordinated Humanitarian Assistance Working Group; acted as Financial Officer for projects funded by EEA Grants, including reporting.
Researcher at Civil Society Development Foundation (FDSC)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012Researcher in the Enhancing Development Education in Central-Eastern European Countries project; raised public awareness on development issues; documented evolution of education for development; conducted qualitative interviews and online surveys across multiple regions.
International Volunteer Coordinator at Jeunesse et Reconstruction (Green Lion network)
September 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007Coordinated field services for volunteers in India; supported collaboration with local and international partners; oversaw budgeting and program activities; coordinated 98 volunteers.
Program Assistant - Health Education at Youth for Youth Foundation
September 1, 2005 - August 31, 2006Supported training of teachers and educational inspectors; assisted in developing the national health education curriculum.
Education
Anthropology master’s degree at SNSPA, Bucharest, Romania
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017Master’s degree in Development Studies at The Institute of Economic and Social Development (IEDES) - Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University, Paris, France
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009Project Management Master’s degree - Communication & Public Relations at SNSPA, Bucharest, Romania
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009Bachelor’s/D.U.T. in Information et communication d’entreprise at IUT Robert Schuman, Strasbourg, France
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005Economy Bachelor's degree, Management at Academy of Economic Studies (ASE), Bucharest, Romania
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004Qualifications
Driver license – Category B
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026Industry Experience
Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare
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