8 Μαρτίου: Παγκόσμια Ημέρα της Γυναίκας

Ποιο είναι το μήνυμα που θέλετε να μεταφέρετε σχετικά με το ρόλο που διαδραματίζουν οι γυναίκες σήμερα στον χώρο του οικονομικού κλάδου και της επιστήμης;
Με μια μέρα επιστέγασμα της ισότητας δίνουμε τον λόγο στις γυναίκες της ομάδας οι οποίες μας αποδεικνύουν μέσα από την συμμετοχή τους σε όλα τα επίπεδά της, τον αναπόσπαστο ρόλο τους για την επιτυχία και την διαρκή εξέλιξη των εγχειρημάτων μας.
Σας ευχαριστούμε για όλα.

“Οι γυναίκες, τα τελευταία χρόνια, έχουν κατακτήσει την θέση τους- και σε καμία περίπτωση δεν τους έχει δοθεί αναίμακτα- στον οικονομικό κλάδο, τόσο ως ακαδημαικοί, αλλά και ως εκπρόσωποι της αγοράς και των θεσμών. Ιδιαίτερα στην χώρα μας, το αν έχουν εδραιώσει οι γυναίκες την θέση τους, στον χώρο αυτό, είναι αμφισβητούμενο, καθώς είναι λιγοστές οι γυναίκες σε υψηλόβαθμες θέσεις και θέσεις ευθύνης. Υπάρχουν ακόμα μισθολογικές διαφορές μεταξύ αυτών και των αντρών και παραμένει το πέπλο αμφισβήτησης στο πρόσωπό τους σχετικά με το αν μπορούν να αντεπεξέλθουν σε απαιτητικά καθήκοντα και στους πολλαπλούς ρόλους τους. Το κριτήριο για μια θέση δεν πρέπει να είναι το φύλο, αλλά ο άνθρωπος, ως σύνολο χαρακτηριστικών, ποιοτήτων, γνώσεων και δεξιοτήτων. Πιστεύω ότι απελευθερώνοντας την δύναμη των γυναικών και αποδεσμεύοντας την κοινωνία από τις στρεβλώσεις της εναντίον τους, οι γυναίκες μπορούν να κατακτήσουν μια ισόβαθμη θέση με τους άντρες στον οικονομικό, και όχι μόνο, κλάδο.”

Μαρία Τριανταφυλλοπούλου
Φοιτήτρια Νομικής Σχολής ΕΚΠΑ, Vice President, Get Involved

“Παρατηρώντας τον ρόλο που διαδραματίζουν οι γυναίκες ειδικά στον κλάδο των οικονομικών και της επιστήμης με το πέρασμα των χρόνων, διαφαίνεται η εξελεγκτική πορεία και τα σημεία προόδου που έχουν σημειωθεί για να εδραιώσουν τη θέση τους στον τομέα αυτό. Βέβαια, δεν έχει επέλθει η επιθυμητή ισότητα μεταξύ των δύο φύλων, ώστε να αναδειχθεί και να αναγνωριστεί στο μέτρο που της αναλογεί, η γυναικεία παρουσία. Οι γυναίκες ως πηγή αλλαγής, δημιουργικότητας, ανάπτυξης και ελεύθερου πνεύματος, δίνουν προστιθέμενη αξία με τις ιδέες και τη δράση τους στην κοινωνία και στο χώρο της επιστήμης, συμβάλλοντας σε ένα βιώσιμο μέλλον. Ο καθένας μας οφείλει να δράσει στον βαθμό που δύναται για τη δημιουργία ενός περιβάλλοντος που εμπνέει ασφάλεια και εμπιστοσύνη, ενθαρρύνει και υποστηρίζει εμπράκτως τη γυναικεία πρωτοβουλία και καινοτομία.”

Ματίνα Ευαγγελίδη
Φοιτήτρια τμήματος Διεθνών & Ευρωπαϊκών σπουδών, ΠΑΠΕΙ, Junior Associate, Get Involved

“Η οικονομία εν έτει 2024 αποτελεί τον πλέον μείζονα τομέα δραστηριοποίησης των γυναικών. Οι γυναίκες πλέον, αναδεικνύονται στην πρώτη γραμμή αναλαμβάνοντας καθοριστικούς, αν όχι και αμφιλεγόμενους για το φύλο τους, ρόλους, που άλλοτε δεν θα μπορούσαν ούτε να φανταστούν. Οι γυναίκες που εξελίσσονται στον οικονομικό κλάδο, πρωτοπορούν και γίνονται πρότυπα τόσο για το φύλο τους όσο και για την κοινωνία εν γένει. Ως μέλος σε έναν οικονομικό οργανισμό, παρατηρώ πως η συμβολή τους, όχι μόνο διασφαλίζει τον πλουραλισμό των ιδεών και την βιώσιμη οικονομική ανάπτυξη, αλλά αποτελεί επίσης έναν τρόπο προάσπισης της κοινωνικής δικαιοσύνης συνολικά.“

Μαρία Αναστασοπούλου,
Φοιτήτρια Νομικής Σχολής ΕΚΠΑ, Associate, Get Involved

“Οι γυναίκες συνιστούν κινητήριο δύναμη για την πρόοδο και την ανάπτυξη.Η θέση τους στον οικονομικό τομέα μάλιστα, είναι ζωτικής σημασίας και διαρκώς εξελίσσεται.Η πολύτιμη συμβολή τους στην έρευνα, την επιχειρηματικότητα και την ηγεσία αναδεικνύει την πολυπλοκότητα και την ποικιλομορφία  των ικανοτήτων τους.Ενδυναμώνοντας τη συμμετοχή τους σε όλα τα επίπεδα,διαμορφώνουμε ένα περιβάλλον οικονομικής ανάπτυξης που βασίζεται στη διαφορετικότητα και την ισότητα, προωθώντας την δίκαιη μεταχείριση και εξασφαλίζοντας ευκαιρίες για όλους.”

Κατερίνα Γρηγορίου
Φοιτήτρια τμήματος Διεθνών & Ευρωπαϊκών σπουδών, ΠΑΠΕΙ, Associate, Get Involved

“Στην εποχή μας, οι γυναίκες διαδραματίζουν καταληκτικό ρόλο στον οικονομικό και επιστημονικό κλάδο. Η ποικιλομορφία που φέρνουν ενισχύει τη δημιουργικότητα και την καινοτομία. Παρ’ όλα αυτά, παραμένουν αντιμέτωπες με προκλήσεις στην πορεία τους, όπως η έλλειψη αναγνώρισης και αντιπροσώπευσης. Αναγνωρίζοντας την προσφορά τους και ενισχύοντας την παρουσία τους σε θέσεις εξουσίας, διαμορφώνουμε ένα περιβάλλον οικονομικής ανάπτυξης που βασίζεται στη διαφορετικότητα και την ισότητα, προωθώντας την ισότιμη μεταχείριση και εξασφαλίζοντας ευκαιρίες για όλους.”

Ευδοξία Γρηγορίου
Φοιτήτρια τμήματος Διεθνών & Ευρωπαϊκών Οικονομικών σπουδών, ΠΑΠΕΙ, Junior Associate, Get Involved

“Αποτελεί πραγματικότητα πως η θέση και ο ρόλος της γυναίκας στους τομείς των οικονομικών και της επιστήμης έχει εξελιχθεί σημαντικά τα τελευταία χρόνια.  Ωστόσο, εξακολουθούν να υφίστανται ακόμη προκλήσεις, οι οποίες πρέπει να αντιμετωπιστούν, όπως η υποεκπροσώπηση των γυναικών σε κορυφαίες και ανώτερες θέσεις διοίκησης. Είναι λοιπόν κεντρικής σημασίας, η ανάπτυξη μιας κουλτούρας προώθησης της ισότητας των φύλων, εξασφάλισης ίσων ευκαιριών, χωρίς αποκλεισμούς, προάγοντας έτσι μια πιο δίκαιη και ισορροπημένη συμμετοχή των γυναικών όχι μόνο στο εργασιακό περιβάλλον αλλά και στην κοινωνία ευρύτερα.”

Ελεάννα Βασιλείου,
Απόφοιτη τμήματος Λογιστικής και Χρηματοοικονομικής, Associate, Get Involved

“Το ζήτημα της εκπροσώπησης του γυναικείου πληθυσμού σε ανώτερες και ανώτατες διοικητικές θέσεις του οικονομικού κλάδου αποτελεί ακόμη και σήμερα αντικείμενο αιχμηρών διαλόγων με αφορμή την Παγκόσμια Ημέρα της Γυναίκας. Παρά τις σημαντικές προσπάθειες που σημειώθηκαν στον Διεθνή Οικονομικό χώρο, η γυναικεία υποεκπροσώπηση στην εταιρική οικονομική ηγεσία παραμένει ισχυρή με σημαντικές επιπτώσεις στην αποτελεσματικότητα της εταιρικής διακυβέρνησης  και στην πρόοδο των εταιρικών διαδικασιών. Η επικεφαλής του Παγκοσμίου Οργανισμού Εμπορίου, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala  επιβεβαιώνει την ανάγκη ισότιμης εκπροσώπησης δηλώνοντας ” Δεν είναι απλώς θέμα δικαιοσύνης, αλλά μακροπρόθεσμης παγκόσμιας ευημερίας”.

Αλεξάνδρα Αλεξάκη
Φοιτήτρια Νομικής Σχολής ΕΚΠΑ, Junior Associate, Get Involved

“Αντιστρόφως ανάλογη με τις ραγδαίες εξελίξεις σε πολλούς τομείς αναδεικνύεται η εξέλιξη αναφορικά με τη θέση της γυναίκας στον οικονομικό τομέα.

Ειδικότερα, η εκπροσώπηση στον εν λόγω τομέα υπολείπεται της προσδοκώμενης, ενώ η βελτίωση της θέσης τους είναι αργή και ταυτόχρονα ανομοιογενής. Όπως αποδεικνύει έκθεση του WEF, θα χρειαστούν ακόμη 131 χρόνια για να υπάρξει ισότητα ανδρών – γυναικών.
Ας ελπίσουμε, λοιπόν, ότι και η Ελλάδα θα ακολουθήσει τα βήματα της Ισλανδίας, η οποία πρωτοπορεί στην ισότητα των φύλων, βάσει του WEF.”

Ηρώ Καλτσίδου,
Φοιτήτρια Νομικής Σχολής ΑΠΘ, Junior Associate, Get Involved

 

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.