Georgia Diamantopoulou
About Georgia Diamantopoulou
Georgia Diamantopoulou is the EU Companion Animal Policy Coordinator at Four Paws, specializing in EU Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, and animal welfare advocacy.
Title
Georgia Diamantopoulou holds the title of EU Companion Animal Policy Coordinator. She currently works at Four Paws, an internationally recognized animal welfare organization based in Vienna, Austria. She has been with the organization since 2018.
Current Role at Four Paws
As the EU Companion Animal Policy Coordinator at Four Paws, Georgia Diamantopoulou focuses on animal welfare and advocacy at the EU level. Four Paws, headquartered in Vienna, Austria, operates globally with offices in Europe, South Africa, Australia, the USA, and South East Asia. Georgia’s role involves coordinating policies related to companion animals across the EU, reflecting her expertise in EU Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, and Political Communication.
Previous Roles in EU Affairs
Before joining Four Paws, Georgia Diamantopoulou gained extensive experience in EU affairs. In 2018, she worked as a Researcher at Eurogroup for Animals for five months and as a Policy Assistant at the European Parliament for eight months, both located in Brussels, Belgium. These roles involved policy research and assistance, further sharpening her skills in political communication and corporate relations.
Experience in Marketing and Public Affairs
Georgia’s professional background includes significant roles in marketing and public affairs. She served as an EU Affairs and Marketing Accounts Assistant at Euractiv from 2016 to 2017 and as EU Affairs and Marketing Accounts Manager at Euractiv.gr from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, in 2014, she interned at UNESCO as a Public Affairs and Policy Intern, broadening her understanding of international relations and public policy.
Educational Background
Georgia Diamantopoulou holds a Master of Science from KU Leuven Faculty of Engineering Technology & Faculty Of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences, earned between 2014 and 2016. She also has a double Bachelor's degree from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, one in European Studies and another in International Relations. Alongside these, she studied briefly at La Rochelle Université in 2012. Her academic foundation plays a crucial role in her professional expertise in EU public affairs, policy analysis, and project management.