ESAI Ambassadors

From Armenia to Portugal, France, China, and beyond, ESAI-en-ROI brings together people from many different nationalities through its projects. This cultural diversity is at the heart of our community. To celebrate the people who make it so special, we proudly award them the honorary title of Ambassador.

Discover the inspiring individuals who have helped shape ESAI-en-ROI over the years.

Alina Belyaeva

(Russian-Kazan)

Certified vocal/music therapist | Researcher-practitioner, published in the Russian Science Citation Index) | Member of the Kazan Association of Music Therapists, speaker at Russian and international conferences. Currently, she is studying for a master's degree in "Music Therapy and Vocal Pedagogy" (KazGIK) and is conducting scientific research in this field.

Esai-en-roi project : individual volunteering Sep-Dec 2019.

Anton Gjolaj

(Montenegro)

Professional athlete |Dedicated triathlete with experience in running, cycling, swimming, and duathlon competitions. Passionate about sports performance, discipline, and representing youth through international and community initiatives. Alongside athletic development, he is actively involved in youth engagement and intercultural projects.

EER project : ESC FOTH July 2025, team volunteering.

Belma Nahic

(Bosnian)

Environmental Scientist | Her work focuses on protected area governance, biodiversity conservation, climate adaptation, and strengthening the connection between science, policy, and local implementation. Through her work, she advocates for more inclusive, science-based, and locally grounded approaches to conservation and sustainability.

EER project : individual volunteering Sep Nov 2021

Bartosz Krakowiak

(Poland)

English teacher | Program organizer currently managing the end-to-end logistics, overseeing budgets, and coordinating participant travel (for volunteers and partner organizations). As a natural problem-solver, he provides structure to daily camp life while personally leading workshops. His goal is to dedicate his career entirely to the NGO sector

EER project : ESC Skyrthalia Dec 24, team volunteering.

Hongbo Zhao

(China)

AI Drama Concept Artist |Worldbuilder and versatile cross-cultural communicator with a background in social sciences and experience in global localization, public interpreting, and international operations. Passionate about breaking down linguistic barriers, understanding human behavior, and bringing people together through social subcultures like dance and music. EER project : ESC Pawsitive Parks Dec/2025,

Matilde Chiara Alba Scarfo

(Italy)

Educational Pedagogue. She serves as Vice President of an association that develops and manages European and social projects. It involves project coordination, partnership development, and supporting international mobility and educational opportunities.
She also coordinates and assists Erasmus+ students and participants during their study and training experiences. EER project : ESC Dec21-Jan22.

Noah Patterson

Programming Editor

Tess Anderson

Art Director