Adviser for Social & Economic Affairs, Ecology, Energy and Agriculture E-mail contact Tel.: +32 (0) 2 235 05 19 Lenka comes from a village in Zamagurie (Slovakia) and joined the Secretariat of COMECE in October 2025. Growing up on a farm and deeply inspired by Pope Francis’s Laudato Si’, she pursued studies in agriculture at the Slovak University of Agriculture. With her award-winning thesis in … Continue reading »

Intern Martin grew up mainly in Brussels, but also spent a few years in Luxembourg, attending the European School in both cities. He graduated with a master’s degree in Management Science from Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management. This international education further deepened his admiration for Europe and his interest in the workings of European institutions. At COMECE, Martin assists the Office Manager. He … Continue reading »

Volunteer on Finance Olivier comes from France. After his national service in the French Navy, he made a career in finance and in particular in insurance for 40 years where he was head of pricing and statistics and non-life reinsurance. Retired since 2015, Olivier volunteers some time to help COMECE in the accounting and financial field. He enjoys spending time with his wife, 3 children … Continue reading »

Logistical Support Albert is originally from the Philippines and has been working at the COMECE Secretariat since 2005. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and worked as a company nurse in the Philippines. He lives in Aalst with his family and loves traveling and spending meaningful time with people. Albert speaks Filipino, English and French.  

Office Manager E-mail contact Tel.: +32 (0) 2 274 1510 Carolina was born in Mexico City (Mexico) and raised in sunny Southern California (USA) in a multicultural and multilingual environment. She has been working at the COMECE Secretariat since 2018. She holds a double master’s degree in International Law and International Relations from the University of Kent – BSIS. She has over 12 years’ experience … Continue reading »

Personal Assistant to the General Secretary E-mail contact Tel.: +32 (0) 2 235 05 12 Maud is originally from Verviers (Belgium) and has been working at the COMECE Secretariat since 2002. She holds a master’s degree in Translation. She likes to spend time in nature and enjoys beautiful landscapes. Nothing makes her feel more serene than a walk in the forest with her dog, Pickles, … Continue reading »

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Policy Adviser on EU External Affairs Secretary of the COMECE Commission on EU External Affairs E-mail contact Tel.: +32 (0) 2 235 05 14 Marek is originally from Nové Zámky (Slovakia) and has been working at the COMECE Secretariat since 2014. He studied law at the University of Vienna (Austria) and international law at the University of Sussex (United Kingdom). He also spent an ERASMUS semester at … Continue reading »

Adviser for Ethics, Research & Health Secretary of the COMECE Commission on Ethics E-mail contact Tel.: +32 (0) 2 235 05 18 Friederike was born in Freiburg and grew up in Münster (Germany). She has been working at the COMECE Secretariat since 2017. She studied Law at the Albert–Ludwigs University Freiburg and completed her legal clerkship at the District Court of Freiburg. She also worked as … Continue reading »

Legal Adviser for Migration & Asylum and for International Religious Freedom Secretary of the COMECE Commission on Migration and Asylum Email contact Tel.: +32 (0) 2 235 05 16 José Luis is originally from Spain and has been working at the COMECE Secretariat since 2010. He holds a degree in Law (1989) and a Ph.D. in International Law (1995) from the University of Navarre, (Spain) with the thesis “The protection of … Continue reading »