Ημέρα της Γυναίκας 2023

Η Get Involved αποφάσισε να τιμήσει την σημαντική αυτή ημέρα κάνοντας ιδιαίτερη μνεία στις γυναίκες οικονομολόγους τόσο του παρελθόντος όσο και της σύγχρονης εποχής, από την Jane Marcet έως την Esther Duflo. Οι γυναίκες αυτές κατάφεραν να διεκδικήσουν την δική τους θέση και να διακριθούν στον ανδροκρατούμενο χώρο των οικονομικών, επηρεάζοντας η κάθε μία με τον δικό της τρόπο τον κλάδο των οικονομικών επιστημών.

Jane Marcet (1769-1758):
Η Jane Marcet ανέπτυξε σπουδαίο επιστημονικό έργο και στον τομέα των Οικονομικών. Ήταν μια δυναμική γυναίκα πανεπιστήμονας που με ζήλο συνέβαλε στην διάδοση της επιστημονικής παιδείας στα νέα κορίτσια. Το 1819 εκδίδεται το βιβλίο της Conversations on Political Economy, στο οποίο μέσω φανταστικών διαλόγων μεταξύ της καθηγήτριας B. και των δύο μαθητριών της Emily και Caroline, εκλαϊκεύεται η οικονομική θεωρία.
Ο Michael Faraday είχε γράψει για την Jane Marcet: Ο λόγος του βαθύτατου σεβασμού μου προς το πρόσωπό της αφορά την ικανότητά της να μεταλαμπαδεύει στο νεανικό και απαίδευτο μυαλό τις δύσκολες αρχές και τις αξίες όλων των φυσικών πραγμάτων.

 

Joan Robinson (1903-1983):
Μία από τις σημαντικότερες οικονομολόγους του 20ου αι., εκπρόσωπος της Νέο- Ρικαρντιανής Σχολής και της μετά- Κεϋνσιανής σκέψης. Το 1931 καταφέρνει ,ύστερα από ανεπίσημες μόνο αλλά πολλές συνεργασίες με το πανεπιστήμιο του Cambridge, να αποκτήσει την θέση βοηθού λέκτορα στα Οικονομικά. Παρά τις αδιαμφισβήτητες ικανότητές της και τα επιτεύγματά της γύρω από την ανάπτυξη επιστημονικών πονημάτων, η ακαδημαϊκή άνοδος εντός του πανεπιστημίου ήταν εξαιρετικά αργή λόγω του φύλου της.
Το πιο γνωστό από τα έργα της είναι το “The Economics of Imperfect Competition” (1933). Το 1937 γίνεται ,επιτέλους, λέκτορας στο Cambridge.
Όταν ο Milton Friedman ρωτήθηκε ποιος οικονομολόγος δικαιούταν να πάρει το Νόμπελ αλλά δεν το πήρε ποτέ, απάντησε με βεβαιότητα η Joan Robinson.

Esther Duflo (1972-):
Η Esther Duflo μαζί με τον Abhijit Banerjee και τον Michael Kremer, κέρδισαν το 2019 το Βραβείο Νόμπελ Οικονομικών για την πειραματική τους προσέγγιση στην καταπολέμηση της παγκόσμιας φτώχειας. Κατάφεραν να καθιερώσουν νέες μεθόδους και πρακτικές στο πεδίο των Οικονομικών της Ανάπτυξης. Η Duflo είναι όχι μόνο η δεύτερη γυναίκα στην οποία απονέμεται το Βραβείο Νόμπελ Οικονομικών, αλλά και η μικρότερη ηλικιακά που κατακτά βραβείο Νόμπελ Οικονομικών στην ιστορία του θεσμού. Ολοκλήρωσε το διδακτορικό της στο Τεχνολογικό Ινστιτούτο της Μασαχουσέτης (MIT) και συνεχίζει την ακαδημαϊκή της πορεία ως καθηγήτρια στο ίδιο Πανεπιστήμιο. Το 2003, μαζί με τον Abhijit Banerjee, ίδρυσε το Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab, ένα κέντρο ερευνών που στηρίζει την ανάπτυξη επιστημονικών πολιτικών για την καταπολέμηση της φτώχειας.
Πιστεύει βαθιά ότι η σύνδεση γυναικείας ενδυνάμωσης και οικονομικής ανάπτυξης θα οδηγήσει στην πολυπόθητη πραγματική ισότητα των φύλων. Σε έρευνά της που δημοσιεύτηκε το 2012 με τίτλο “Women Empowerment and Economic Development” υποστηρίζει, ωστόσο, ότι η συνεχής προσήλωση στην ισότητα των φύλων αποκλειστικά χάριν της ίδιας της ισότητας (πέρα από τις οικονομικές προεκτάσεις) αποτελεί τον ασφαλέστερο δρόμο για την επίτευξη της πραγματικής ισότητας.

Harriet Martineau (1802-1876):
Γνωστή τόσο για την ενασχολήσή της με την κοινωνιολογία και την συγγραφή όσο και για την προσπάθειά της να εκλαΐκεύσει την πολιτική οικονομία. Πιστή στις αρχές του φιλελευθερισμού, αποφασίζει το διάστημα μεταξύ 1932 και 1934 να εκδώσει στο Λονδίνο ένα βιβλίο εννέα τόμων, το “Illustrations of Political Economy”, συνοψίζοντας και παρουσιάζοντας με εύληπτο τρόπο την σκέψη και τις θεωρίες μεγάλων φιλελεύθερων οικονομολόγων.
Η Martineau έγραψε πολυάριθμα άρθρα τόσο για την εργασία των γυναικών στο “Edinburgh Review” όσο και για την δημόσια εκπαίδευση των κοριτσιών στο “Cornhill Magazine”, ενώ ασχολήθηκε και με το δικαίωμα των γυναικών να ασκούν ιατρικά επαγγέλματα. Το 1866 υπέβαλε αίτηση μαζί με τις Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, Emily Davies, Dorothea Beale και Francis Mary Buss ζητώντας από το Κοινοβούλιο να αναγνωρίσει στις γυναίκες το δικαίωμα ψήφου.
«Στις γυναίκες δίνεται τέρψη και ευχαρίστηση ως υποκατάστατο της δικαιοσύνης που θα έπρεπε να απολαμβάνουν»

Elinor Ostrom (1933-2012):
Η Elinor Ostrom φοίτησε στο UCLA, από όπου έλαβε το πτυχίο και το διδακτορικό της, ενώ αργότερα, δίδαξε στα Πανεπιστήμια της Ιντιάνα και της Αριζόνα. Έγινε γνωστή για την φιλελεύθερη προσέγγισή της στο πρόβλημα της διαχείρισης των κοινών πόρων. Κατέδειξε τόσο θεωρητικά όσο και εμπειρικά ότι η αυτοδιαχείριση ενός πόρου από τα μέλη μιας κοινότητας που αυτορυθμίζεται είναι σε πολλές περιπτώσεις όχι απλά μία εφικτή επιλογή, αλλά η αποτελεσματικότερη. Το 2009, η Όστρομ τιμήθηκε με το βραβείο Νόμπελ Οικονομικών Επιστημών μαζί με τον Oliver E. Williamson. Ήταν η πρώτη γυναίκα που έλαβε Νόμπελ Οικονομικών.
Η Ostrom -αξίζει να σημειωθεί- είχε αποκλειστεί για χρόνια από τον πυρήνα των εξελίξεων στον χώρο των οικονομικών επιστημών. Όταν παρέλαβε το βραβείο Νόμπελ ως η πρώτη γυναίκα βραβευθείσα είπε: «Δεν θα είμαι η τελευταία». Δυστυχώς, 14 χρόνια μετά μόνο η Esther Duflo κατάφερε να βραβευτεί με βραβείο Νόμπελ Οικονομικών και να αποτελέσει την δεύτερη γυναίκα που κατακτά μία τέτοια κορυφή.

Christine Lagarde (1956-):
Η Christine Lagarde είναι Πρόεδρος της Ευρωπαϊκής Κεντρικής Τράπεζας. Το 2005 ανέλαβε το χαρτοφυλάκιο του υπουργείου Εξωτερικού Εμπορίου της Γαλλίας. Μετά από μία σύντομη θητεία στο Υπουργείο Γεωργίας και Αλιείας, ανέλαβε το υπουργείο Οικονομικών και Οικονομίας και αποτέλεσε την πρώτη γυναίκα στην θέση υπουργού κράτους των G-7. Έχει, επιπλέον, προεδρεύσει του Συμβουλίου ECOFIN. Για οκτώ συναπτά έτη, την περίοδο 2011-2019, βρισκόταν στην θέση της Γενικής Διευθύντριας του Δ.Ν.Τ.
Το 2022 συμπεριλήφθηκε ξανά στους 100 επιδραστικότερους ανθρώπους του κόσμου από το περιοδικό Time. Ο λόγος; Βρίσκεται σε ηγετική θέση μέσα σε ένα ανδροκρατούμενο περιβάλλον και δεν διστάζει να εφαρμόσει ανορθόδοξες πολιτικές, δίνοντας δύναμη στους εθνικούς κεντρικούς τραπεζίτες και ανοίγοντας διάλογο με την κοινωνία των πολιτών.
«Επιλέξτε να αμφισβητήσετε τα παλιά πρότυπα για τον ρόλο των γυναικών στο σπίτι, στην εργασία και στην κοινωνία μας. Ας αμφισβητήσουμε την καθιερωμένη πορεία των επαγγελματικών σταδιοδρομιών – ας ενθαρρύνουμε τις γυναίκες και τα κορίτσια να βαδίσουν σε μέρη όπου πολύ λίγες γυναίκες έχουν καταφέρει να φτάσουν μέχρι τώρα.Ας επιλέξουμε να αμφισβητήσουμε τον τρόπο με τον οποίο ασκούμε τον ηγετικό μας ρόλο και να ενισχύσουμε την πολυμορφία στα διοικητικά συμβούλια, τα κοινοβούλια και τις κυβερνήσεις μας.»

Elisavet Dolopikou

Junior Associate

My name is Elisavet Dolopikou. I am a graduate of the Faculty of Law at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), a postgraduate student in the LL.M. program in European Business and Economic Law at AUTh, and a trainee lawyer specializing in Commercial Law.

I joined the Get Involved team in September 2025, and since then, I have been an active member of both the Legal and Operations departments. For me, Get Involved is a hub of innovation and interdisciplinarity that provides the ideal environment for developing new skills. The fact that this is an initiative driven by young people with a shared vision for producing meaningful work was my primary motivation for joining.

Chrisanthi Indouna

Junior Associate

My name is Chrisanthi Indouna, and I am an undergraduate student in the Department of Management Science and Technology at the Athens University of Economics and Business. I joined Get Involved as a Junior Associate in September 2025. I am part of the Operations team, where I contribute, among other tasks, to the organization and coordination of the team’s initiatives. In May 2025, I attended the event “Sustainable Future IV: Beyond Green – Navigating the Future of Sustainability & Innovation”. I acquired valuable insights into sustainable development and its role in contemporary entrepreneurship.
My decision to join Get Involved was driven by my strong interest in youth initiatives and the team’s culture, which encourages creativity, collaboration, and active participation in innovative projects.
For me, Get Involved represents a unique opportunity to expand my knowledge in sustainability and finance. Its youthful spirit and the collaboration among people from different academic backgrounds, united by a shared vision, motivate me to actively engage in projects that have a meaningful impact.

Evangelia Koutsougera

Junior Associate

I’m a Law student and since May 2025, I’ve been part of the Communications team at Get Involved. I’ve always been an outgoing person who enjoys working with others, so I immediately felt that this role suits me well. I’m really interested in sustainability, mainly because I feel like we’re the first generation truly experiencing the consequences of the environmental crisis. I believe that each of us can contribute to something better, in our own way. Through this team, I hope to learn, grow, and collaborate with people who share the same concerns and vision. I also hope to bring my own perspective and energy to everything we do.

Konstantina Katsimicha

Junior Associate

My name is Konstantina Katsimicha, and I am an undergraduate student at the Department of Economics of the Athens University of Economics and Business.

In 2024, I participated in the 8th ECB Conference; an experience that significantly deepened my understanding of monetary policy, financial institutions, and the broader economic framework of the Εuro area.

In 2025, I joined Get Involved as a Junior Associate in both the Communications and Social Media Management teams. Through this role, I contribute to the promotion of our initiatives and help manage our online presence, while also developing valuable communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.

What inspired me to become part of Get Involved is the team’s vision and spirit to enhance economic literacy among young people and foster a space where ideas, knowledge, and skills can grow through collaboration. Being surrounded by passionate peers committed to impactful initiatives motivates me to learn, evolve, and contribute actively.

Fay Panagakis

Junior Associate

My name is Fay Panagakis, and I am an undergraduate student in the Department of Business Administration at the University of Piraeus. Joining Get Involved in February 2025, I am actively contributing to both the Communications and Operations departments.
I was eager to join the organization because of its strong commitment to empowering young people through initiatives that bridge the gap between academic knowledge and today’s challenges. Its focus on financial literacy, sustainable development, and fostering interdisciplinary learning aligns with my aspirations to make a positive societal impact.
Becoming part of this dynamic team offers me an invaluable opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while growing both personally and professionally. I’m excited about what the future holds alongside like-minded individuals who share a passion for youth empowerment and societal change.

George Sakkas

Junior Associate

My name is George Sakkas and I am an undergraduate student in the Department of Accounting and Finance at the Athens University of Economics and Business. I joined the organization in March 2025 as a Junior Associate in the Social Media and Scientific teams, contributing to its activities through the perspective of financial literacy and sustainable economic development.

My involvement with Get Involved arose from my deep interest in the role that financial knowledge plays in modern society. My goal is to deepen my understanding of financial issues, enhance my skills in communication and strategic development, and actively contribute to the promotion of economic education.

Angelina Arfani

Junior Associate

My name is Angelina Arfani, and I am an undergraduate student in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of the Peloponnese. I have joined the Get Involved team as a Junior Associate in the Operations and Communications departments, where I contribute to the efficient coordination of initiatives and assist in enhancing the organization’s outreach and engagement. 

I believe that Get Involved is an innovative initiative driven by individuals committed to creating meaningful change. Being part of this team has provided me with the opportunity to expand my knowledge, develop key skills, and showcase my abilities, all while collaborating with passionate individuals who share a common vision.

Konstantina Triantafyllopoulou

Junior Associate

My name is Konstantina Triantafyllopoulou, and I am an undergraduate Political Science & Public Administration university student at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Also, I am currently enrolled in the American College of Greece, pursuing a minor in Human Resources Management.

I joined Get Involved in 2025 as a Junior Associate in the communications team, where I help by communicating with external partners and with the promotion of our initiatives. The key factors that motivated me to join were my ambition to engage within the community and broaden both my understanding and skills around finances, communication, entrepreneurship, and youth-led projects.

Being an active member of Get Involved highlights my keen enthusiasm for promoting financial literacy, actively engaging with the youth community, and embracing the core values of this team.

Pavlos Tsiokas

Senior Associate

As a participant of the 1st ECB Simulation Conference, I had the opportunity to familiarize myself with concepts related to Central Banks, their objectives, and the exercise of monetary policy.
The reason I decided to join the Get Involved team stemmed from the fact that I strive for learning, especially in areas concerning economic literacy. I was drawn to the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded individuals who share our shared culture and values.
As a new addition to the team, I am involved in drafting the Economic Term of the Week, which enjoys considerable success on Get Involved’s social media platforms. Furthermore, I am part of the team responsible for compiling the Study Guide, the pivotal manual for every delegate participating in the European Central Bank Simulation Conference.

Lila Kartali

Senior Associate

My name is Lila Kartali and I am an undergraduate student in the Department of International and European Studies at the University of Piraeus. I joined the team in February 2024, and since then I have happily been part of the Corporate Communications, Social Media, External Opportunities, and Scientific team. The diversity of the topics I deal with in each department, as well as the collaboration and interaction with ambitious people, are a pleasant challenge for me.

For me, Get Involved is an opportunity to develop various skills and strengthen my knowledge background on sustainability and monetary policy issues. Moreover, the fact that it is a youth initiative, by people from different scientific fields collaborating for a common goal, is the reason why I want to be part of it.

Iasonas Pavlakis

Senior Associate

As an active member of Get Involved’s Associates, I am part of engaging and continuously evolving projects centered on strengthening financial literacy among young people in Greece and Europe. Moreover, by combining my studies in computer science, I am an integral part of Get Involved’s ongoing digital transformation journey.

My contributions to Get Involved reflect my commitment to supporting its ultimate goal of social contribution and raising awareness of financial literacy issues among youth.

Maria Anastasopoulou

Senior Associate

My name is Maria Anastasopoulou and I am an undergraduate student at the Law School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. My participation in Get Involved started in 2023, whereas now I am an Associate and a member of the Legal Team, where I help handle the group’s legal issues, prepare legal educational materials and represent the group in the ECB Simulation Conference. Additionally, I participate in the stream for Student and Youth Organizations, where I develop my communication skills by interacting with external partners and other youth initiatives. I am also a member of the Scientific Team and contribute to the structuring of the group’s studies, such as the “ESG & Sustainability Youth Perspectives”, while simultaneously developing my research and writing skills.

The drive behind my involvement with the team is the exceptional academic and research level of my colleagues and the passion for the field. The shared values of mutual respect, the desire for progress and innovation, and continuous new’ goal setting, motivate me to contribute and join in a common evolutionary path.

I am particularly grateful for my participation in Get Involved, as it provides me the opportunity to significantly broaden my economic and legal knowledge, delve further into areas of interest and collaborate with some of the most active and accomplished young people, from whom I learn daily.

Apostolos Karasakalidis

Scientic Associate

Apostolos Karasakalidis has graduated from the Law School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, is a certified Data Protection Officer (DPO), and works as a trainee lawyer in Thessaloniki having developed a special interest in Commercial Law.

He is an Associate at Get Involved since the summer of 2022 and a member of the legal team. He has participated in the writing and updating of the Study Guide for the 7th Simulation of the European Central Bank in which he also participated as a Central Banker. In addition, he oversees Get Involved’s compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the protection of its intellectual property.

Apostolos participates in Get Involved because he believes in the added value of cooperation among young scientists from different academic backgrounds. Furthermore, he is interested in the green transition of the EU economy and supports financial literacy’s expansion to young people.

Opportunities don’t happen, you create them.” — Chris Grosser

Vasiliki Koukoula

Senior Associate

I joined Get Involved in 2019, I have progressed to the role of Senior Associate, and I currently am a member of the Legal Team. My participation in the team has provided me with valuable opportunities, and experiences, and it has given me the chance to work with numerous active youths. I have taken part in various initiatives, such as the ECB Simulation Conferences, and have had multiple responsibilities, including developing educational materials and participating in the communications team. I appreciate Get Involved’s commitment to fostering a collaborative environment that empowers young university students and professionals.

Thanasis Dogramatzidis

Scientific Associate

Thanasis Dogramatzidis is an executive in the Financial Assets Management department at the Central Bank of Malta. Previously, he worked as a trader at the National Bank of Greece.

He holds an MSc in International and European Governance and Politics from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens an MSc in Finance and Banking, and a BSc in Statistics, both from the Athens University of Economics and Business.

In 2024, Thanasis became a Scientific Associate at Get Involved, driven by his belief in the need to advance economic literacy and highlight contemporary economic issues, especially within the realm of monetary policy.

Panteleimon K. Karamalis

Scientific Associate

Panteleimon Karamalis is a PhD Fellow at the UCD School of Economics in Ireland. He holds a MSc in Healthcare Administration from National School of Public Health in Athens (2018), a MSc in Banking and Financial Management from University of Piraeus (2017) and a BSc in Business Administration from Technological Educational Institute of Athens (2014). His research interests lie mainly in Monetary and Fiscal Policy, Banking, Wealth Inequality, and Health Economics. Since 2018 he has been a Teaching Assistant in Macroeconomics, Financial Economics, International Banking, and Econometrics at the UCD School of Economics.

He joined Get Involved because of their common belief about both the necessity of financial literacy in all students regardless of academic background, and the importance of scientific research by students and researchers who want to focus on specific research topics of economic science. All projects run by Get Involved, such as the ECB Simulation Conference and the scientific journal ‘Future Economic lab Journal’, orient themselves to the completion of these goals.

Antonis Ballis

Scientific Associate

Antonis Ballis holds a Doctoral degree in Finance (2021) from Athens University of Economics and Business, a specialized Master’s degree in Applied Economics and Data Analysis (2016) from the University of Patras (2016), and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics (2014) from Athens University of Economics and Business. In 2018 he was awarded full funding for his doctoral research on cryptocurrencies, from the Greek State Scholarships Foundation (IKY). His main research areas are Cryptocurrency/DEFI Economics, Behavioral Finance, and Financial Technology (FinTech).

Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” – Winston Churchill

Maria Triantafyllopoulou

Vice President

I joined Get Involved in April 2021, and since May 2023 I have been Vice President. My main responsibilities include coordinating the legal team and communications with our stakeholders. Moreover, I participate in the formulation and implementation of the organisation’s strategy.

My involvement in Get Involved and my interaction with its multi-faceted people reflects my commitment to developing initiatives that motivate young people to actively engage with economic science and remain active citizens at all times.

Stavros Vletsos

Vice President

I joined Get Involved in 2020 and I serve as a vice-president in 2022. My responsibilities include participating in the decision-making process and implementing the organisation’s strategy.

I am grateful to be part of Get Involved and contribute to connecting institutions, academia and the market with young people, spreading financial education and sustainable development through experiential learning and interdisciplinarity.

Petros Dimitropoulos

Vice President

I’ve been part of Get Involved since April 2020 and one of the Vice Presidents since 2022. My main responsibilities include managing corporate communications as well as designing and implementing the organization’s strategy.
My participation in Get Involved reflects my commitment to empowering the voices of young people and promoting active dialogue between the market, the academic community, institutions, and youth, with the aim of advancing financial education, interdisciplinarity, and sustainable development.

Anthony Efstathiadis

Co-Founder

I am one of the co-founders of Get Involved with which I have participated in the planning and implementation of numerous initiatives that have impacted more than 3,000 university students and graduates. My role entails the coordination of the overall organization, the project management of our various and diverse initiatives, and the strategy formulation.

My work in Get Involved reflects my commitment to have an active role in empowering the youth, their “voices” and to strive to nurture a positive culture where young people can develop to their full potential.

Vasilis Angelopoulos

Co-Founder

As the co-founder of Get Involved, I lead an initiative that has influenced over 3,500 university students, empowering them through opportunities that bridge the gap between academic education and real-world challenges. The initiatives of Get Involved have garnered recognition from important organizations such as the Hellenic Bank Association, the Bank of Greece, the European Central Bank (ECB), and the corporate community in Greece, validating our efforts to foster a culture of social responsibility and professional excellence among the youth.

Our work at Get Involved is a reflection of my commitment to driving societal change and creating an active path of dialogue amongst university students, academia, institutions, and companies.