Elvita Mertinsaitė

Education:

• PhD in Sociology, Gender Studies (University of Bern, Switzerland, temporarily suspended)
• Master of Global Development (Queen Mary University, UK)
• Bachelor of Political Science (VU TSPMI)

Experience

• 5 years of working and volunteering experience in non- governmental organizations/research centers in the fields of European Union affairs, human rights and humanitarian interventions (Turkey, Kenya, Belgium, Austria).

Motivation

After eight years of living abroad, I decided to return to Lithuania and contribute to its prosperity. I believe that human rights, tolerance and equal opportunities for all are the basis of an open and mature society.

I see the “Kurk Lietuvai” program as an amazing opportunity to contribute to the implementation of significant changes in recent areas.