Our HR Team ensures the operational stability of the organisation. It oversees hires, onboarding and does organizational management. The team is headed by Federica and is a diverse team of motivated and talented people.
Federica – Team Leader Operations
Federica is a welcome addition to the team responsible for welcome additions! An experienced EU program- and operations professional with a history of working with European institutions, NGO’s and civil society. Experience in grant management, governance-and-strategic partnerships with a strong focus on compliance, transparency and impact driven delivery makes her a great fit for the role. With a structured, yet human-centered approach and analytical lense with a strong sense for responsibility and talent. She is driven by values, purpose and a long term vision, that is why she has chosen European Pirates.
Katerina Makotsi – Deputy TL
Eseniia (Nia) Shagova – Onboarding Officer
Alessandra Crudo – Onboarding/Offboarding coordinator
Champa Aown – Recruiter
Champa Aown is a Human Resources professional with over 9 years of experience in HR operations, recruitment, employee engagement, training, and organisational development. Based in Brussels, Belgium, she has built her career supporting organisations through effective people management, process improvement, and team coordination.
Her professional experience includes working in large-scale environments, managing recruitment processes, employee lifecycle activities, HR compliance, training initiatives, and stakeholder coordination. She has expertise in HR systems, performance management, and developing efficient people-focused processes.
Champa joined the European Pirates Secretariat in 2026, where she supports the team with her HR expertise, organisational skills, and commitment to collaboration, transparency, and strong team structures.
She holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration specializing in Human Resources and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce. Fluent in English,Hindi, Marathi and Bengali with a good understanding of Dutch and French, she brings a multicultural perspective and a passion for supporting inclusive organisations.