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Maria Torrabadella Vila
Research Executive- Policy Communications, Brussels
Maria is a Research Executive in Policy Communications at Rud Pedersen Public Affairs in Brussels. She recently concluded her master studies in European Interdisciplinary Studies at the College of Europe, specializing in EU Public Affairs, Policies, and Legislation. She combines a strong interest in the EU and government affairs with a background in cultural management. Furthermore, she holds a BA in Humanities and Cultural Studies from the International University of Catalonia.
Prior to joining Rud Pedersen, Maria interned as a communication assistant at Amnesty International Catalonia and as a policy researcher at the United Nations Association of Spain. She also has experience in establishing relations with the media, organising events, managing public engagement campaigns, and fostering institutional communications.
She is fluent in Catalan, Spanish, English, and French, and has intermediate knowledge of Italian.