I am a curious and open-minded professional with a strong foundation in international relations and European studies. I enjoy coordinating complex projects and events across diverse teams and stakeholders, delivering organized and impact-driven results. I am passionate about humanitarian work, EU policy, and cross-cultural collaboration, and I am currently pursuing a Master’s in European Studies to deepen my focus in these areas. I hold Belgian and Spanish nationalities and am fluent in Spanish and Catalan, with strong English skills and working knowledge of French, Italian, and Dutch. My experience spans NGOs, European networks, and professional associations, where I’ve developed leadership, event management, and communications skills while contributing to social impact.

Anna Vander Heyden Codina

I am a curious and open-minded professional with a strong foundation in international relations and European studies. I enjoy coordinating complex projects and events across diverse teams and stakeholders, delivering organized and impact-driven results. I am passionate about humanitarian work, EU policy, and cross-cultural collaboration, and I am currently pursuing a Master’s in European Studies to deepen my focus in these areas. I hold Belgian and Spanish nationalities and am fluent in Spanish and Catalan, with strong English skills and working knowledge of French, Italian, and Dutch. My experience spans NGOs, European networks, and professional associations, where I’ve developed leadership, event management, and communications skills while contributing to social impact.

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I am a curious and open-minded professional with a strong foundation in international relations and European studies. I enjoy coordinating complex projects and events across diverse teams and stakeholders, delivering organized and impact-driven results. I am passionate about humanitarian work, EU policy, and cross-cultural collaboration, and I am currently pursuing a Master’s in European Studies to deepen my focus in these areas.

I hold Belgian and Spanish nationalities and am fluent in Spanish and Catalan, with strong English skills and working knowledge of French, Italian, and Dutch. My experience spans NGOs, European networks, and professional associations, where I’ve developed leadership, event management, and communications skills while contributing to social impact.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Catalan; Valencian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Italian
Beginner
Dutch
Beginner

Work Experience

Volunteer Day Center Helper at Cáritas Española
April 1, 2017 - April 1, 2017
Volunteered at a day center, prepared meals for a soup kitchen, organized and delivered meals, and contributed to didactic projects and activities.
Research Analyst at Casa de Mali
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Researched, analyzed and summarized reports on EU missions and projects deployed in Mali for the NGO website; updated main social media platforms and contributed to the NGO's website content.
Trainee at End FGM European Network
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Organized the network's online, hybrid and in-person events (40+ attendees). Co-led the 2023 fundraising strategy and supported communications and logistics to ensure effective event delivery.
Events Officer at European Health Management Association (EHMA)
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Organized the EHMA Annual Conference (400+ attendees) in Rome, the EU Health Summit and the COVID-19 project Final Conference in Brussels. Coordinated communications, marketing and logistics across teams.
Junior Project Manager - Congress & Events at European Psychiatric Association (EPA)
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Coordinated tasks for the organization of the EPA Congress (4,500+ attendees) in Budapest. Supported the Scientific Programme Committee, outreach and logistics; evaluated impact of communications tools.
Volunteer Teacher for Newly Arrived Migrants at Fundació Ficat
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Organized and implemented welcoming courses to provide psychosocial support for newly arrived migrants: Catalan classes and knowledge of basic labour law in Catalonia and Spain.
Research & NGO Communications (Volunteer) at Fundació Ficat
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Updated NGO's social media platforms and content for Mali projects; supported content creation for the NGO's website.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences at European International School of Barcelona
September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2017
Bachelor's degree in International Relations at Blanquerna Ramon Llull University
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2021
Master's Degree in European Studies at Institute of European Studies
September 1, 2023 - November 12, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in International Relations (240 ECTS) at Blanquerna Ramon Llull University
September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2021
Minor in Foreign Policy and the EU (Specialization in Asia & Africa) at Blanquerna Ramon Llull University
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2021
Erasmus Program at LUISS Guido Carli
February 1, 2020 - June 1, 2020
Master’s Degree in European Studies at Institute of European Studies
September 1, 2023 - November 12, 2025
Introduction to Humanitarian Law (IHL) at UN Women (Online)
June 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022

Qualifications

Introduction to Humanitarian Law (IHL)
June 1, 2022 - November 12, 2025
CIDOB Summer Courses
July 1, 2022 - November 12, 2025
Introduction to Humanitarian Law (IHL)
June 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Summer Courses in IHL
June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022

Industry Experience

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