Eirini Vekreli
About Eirini Vekreli
Eirini Vekreli is a Referral Protection Officer at Catholic Relief Services in Baltimore, Maryland, where she has worked since 2018. She has a background in interior design and has held various roles at Samaritan's Purse, including Field and Site Officer, Community Engagement Coordinator, and Finance Officer.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Eirini Vekreli has been serving as a Referral Protection Officer at Catholic Relief Services since 2018. In this role, she focuses on ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable populations. Her work involves coordinating protection referrals and implementing strategies to address the needs of those at risk. She is based in Baltimore, Maryland, where she has contributed to various initiatives aimed at enhancing protection mechanisms within the organization.
Previous Experience at Samaritan's Purse
Eirini Vekreli has held multiple positions at Samaritan's Purse, including Field and Site Officer, Non-Food Items and Community Engagement Coordinator, Administrator and Travel Coordinator, and Finance Officer. Her tenure at the organization spanned from 2015 to 2017, during which she gained diverse experience in program management and community engagement. Her roles involved direct interaction with communities and logistical support, enhancing her understanding of humanitarian operations.
Education and Expertise
Eirini Vekreli graduated with an honours degree in BA Interior Design from the University of Portsmouth. Her academic program included a personal design portfolio that showcased her design skills and technical abilities. Additionally, she developed substantial experience working on real-life interior contracts as part of her university coursework, which provided her with practical insights into the design industry.
Background in Design Studies
Eirini Vekreli studied at the University of Portsmouth, where she pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Design from 1986 to 1987. This foundational education in design has informed her subsequent career choices and roles within humanitarian organizations, where she applies her design knowledge in practical settings.