Short biography

I am an international expert in education sciences, specialising in the governance of training, higher education and research systems. I am President of the international network Erasmus Expertise, a network focused on promoting and sharing knowledge and talent internationally, taking into account the changes brought about by the global development of education, training and culture.

My Story 

My understanding of adult education has been enriched through my interactions on the EPALE platform. This space is a source of knowledge, practices and reflections, which has allowed me to broaden my vision of lifelong learning by discovering innovative pedagogical approaches and the possibilities offered by European education policies. The feedback from professionals working in the sector is a source of enrichment and has served as an incubator of ideas for my future projects. 

Initially, I took a more traditional view of adult education, focusing mainly on vocational training or refresher courses, based on my formal education in educational sciences. Thanks to EPALE, I realised that this type of education operates within a broader space that encompasses personal development, active citizenship, social inclusion and the fight against exclusion. I discovered projects focused on digital skills, the validation of prior learning and intercultural learning, aspects that I had not fully considered before and which enabled me to develop an innovative partnership project. 

I was particularly impressed by the diversity of contexts, institutions and innovative teaching approaches of my European colleagues. 

The first resources I consulted, including in-depth articles, field reports and case studies, enabled me to identify new topics that I had little or no previous experience of and led me to adopt a more reflective and collaborative approach. This European perspective also made me aware of the importance of local contexts in the implementation of educational projects, while maintaining a shared vision of the main objectives to be achieved.

For me, EPALE is an enriching collaborative space that provides guidance for structuring new projects, like a long-term guide. The platform offers practical resources and helps develop new approaches to lifelong learning that are open to others and aware of the many different faces of adult education in a constantly changing Europe.

In supporting Syrian women on their journey in exile, I have discovered hidden treasures: on the road to exile, displaced people carry with them not only painful memories, but also a silent strength, knowledge acquired through hardship, and skills forged in emergency situations. This invisible learning becomes the foundation for inclusion if we choose to recognise it.