Welcoming our new colleagues

Caroline Formont

From May, Caroline joined IFOAM Organics Europe as Policy Officer on inputs and organic textiles. Passionate about sustainable and healthy food systems, Caroline has chosen to focus her career on advocacy to promote agricultural practices that are environmentally sound, socially just, and that foster vibrant rural communities. With an academic background in political science and European affairs, she complemented her studies with hands-on experience to better understand how farming systems work, notably through her work in a French Community seed bank. In her spare time, she enjoys being outdoors and engaging in handicraft activities, especially sewing.

Catarina Guerra

Catarina is IFOAM Organics Europe’s new Membership & Events Assistant starting from May. She holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations from King’s College London and a master’s in international relations from the University of Lisbon. Catarina has two years’ experience in EU public affairs, with a focus on membership management and event organisation. After an internship at the European Parliament, she worked as a consultant in EU food policy and sustainability before joining the NGO sector as a Social Affairs Fellow at SOLIDAR. Coming from a family of farmers and living a mostly plant-based lifestyle, Catarina has always been passionate about sustainable food systems. She is enthusiastic to contribute to IFOAM Organics Europe’s mission of promoting healthy and sustainable food across Europe.

Pinja Pöytäniemi

Pinja joined us as an Erasmus+ trainee from May. A specialist in sustainable agriculture, passionate about addressing social and environmental issues and transforming agri-food systems, she specialises in participatory methods, project management, developing innovative value chain solutions and system analysis. She holds a bachelor’s in sustainable agriculture and a master’s in sustainable resource management.

Giulia Pecoraro

Giulia joined us as an Erasmus+ trainee from July. She is a master’s student in Human Rights and Humanitarian Action at Sciences Po Paris, with a specialisation in Agriculture. She holds a bachelor’s degree in international studies from Leiden University, where she specialised in Middle Eastern and North African Studies. She is passionate about fair food systems, environmental justice, social movements, and has experience in research and advocacy.