The International Office of the European Student Think Tank is the body with representation from ambassadors in EU member states. The International Office oversees our team of Ambassadors. The EST Ambas­sad­ors are the link between the EST and the EU’s mem­ber states and offi­cial can­did­ate mem­ber states. They rep­res­ent the EST, pro­mote and organ­ize events loc­ally, write blogs about their country and make sure our net­work is as big as pos­sible.

To contact our International Office, please send an email to: international.officer@esthinktank.com

Laura González Alonso – Head of the International Office

Laura, originally from Spain, is currently based in Brussels, where she works as an international trade advisor at the Economic Office of the Spanish Embassy. She holds two bachelor’s degrees from the University of Salamanca, one in Law and the other in Translation and Interpreting, and has also completed a Master in Management at the Menéndez Pelayo International University in Madrid.

During her LLB, she developed a deep interest in EU affairs, policymaking, and International Public Law. Her academic focus culminated in a thesis on the applicability of NATO’s and the EU’s self-defence clauses in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Fluent in Spanish, English, and French, Laura is entering her second year at the EST, having been re-elected as Head of the International Office for another year. She is a firm believer in the power of young people to positively influence EU policymaking and promote human rights, values she upholds through her work with the EST. Laura is enthusiastic about collaborating with individuals from diverse backgrounds, sharing experiences, and generating impactful ideas to shape a better future for Europe.

Amina Abu Zahra – International Officer

Amina Abu Zahra is currently studying Politics and International Relations at University College London (UCL). With an interest in European affairs, she combines her academic expertise with practical experience in policy research and international cooperation. Amina has developed strong skills in data analysis, strategic planning and leadership, which she has applied in various roles. Her studies are complemented by a strong foundation in data analysis and policy development. She has gained valuable experience working on policy research and analysis projects at an Austrian economic policy research institute.
Amina is excited to bring her passion for international cooperation and European affairs to the European Student Think Tank and contribute to its growth and success.

Lucia Cortesi – International Officer

Lucia is a 25-year-old student from Padova, Italy. After spending a gap year in Vancouver, Canada, she earned her degree in Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in the Netherlands, with a minor in Digital Humanities and Social Analytics. During her undergraduate studies, she actively volunteered for Amnesty International’s “Let’s Talk About Yes” campaign, advocating for sexual consent awareness. Currently, Lucia is pursuing a master’s degree in European Affairs at the University of Bologna, Italy, and has gained practical experience through an internship at the Italian Embassy in Budapest, Hungary. In addition, she served as an ambassador for the European Student Think Tank last year, where she played a key role in promoting dialogue and cooperation among young Europeans on important political and social issues.

Jacob Kreiter – International Officer

Jacob was born in Germany and is currently attending King’s College London, studying Philosophy, Politics and Economics in his third year. His academic interests lie in the European Union, specifically in European energy and foreign policy. Jacob has already gained extensive experience in German and European politics through internships.

By working as an international officer, Jacob hopes to expand his knowledge in these areas further while also strengthening European unity and the European idea of peace.

As Deputy International Officer, Jacob endeavours to support ambassadors as much as possible, promote the exchange of ideas between different cultures and expand the EST network.

Tara Miler – International Officer

Tara Miler recently completed an International Master’s degree in Security, Intelligence and Strategic Studies from the University of Glasgow, Dublin City University, and Charles University Prague. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations.
She is starting her Schuman traineeship at the European Parliament and has previously interned at the Austrian Institute for International Affairs and AmCham Slovenia. Tara participated in several international programs, including the NATO Field School and the University of Cambridge’s International Security and Intelligence Programme.
Currently, she serves as Vice President for Communications at the Euro-Atlantic Council of Slovenia.
She is fluent in Slovenian, English, Serbian, and Croatian and also has basic knowledge of German, Russian, and French.

Sol Rodriguez Oliete – International Officer

She is a graduate in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the University of Warwick and was an Erasmus exchange student at Sciences Po Bordeaux. Apart from being an EST Ambassador, she is an Assistant Editor for Reinvention, Warwick´s research journal.
Currently, she is pursuing a Master of Advanced Studies in European Policies and Public Administration at KU Leuven. Her main research interests are climate change, feminist studies and the European Union. She has presented her research on the impact of ecotourism on sharks at the WorldCUR congress in 2023, and her article titled “A Postcolonial and Feminist Analysis of the UN Discourses Used to Implement RP2 in Libya in 2011” has been published on her university´s webpage.

Eleonora Santonocito – International Officer

Eleonora Santonocito is a 23-year-old student from Turin. A committed European integration supporter, she studied International and Diplomatic Sciences at the University of Bologna, Forlì Campus, and actively participated in student politics as a Course and Department representative. She also completed a study period at University College Cork, Ireland. Currently, she is pursuing a Master’s in European Studies, specialising in “Comparative and European Law” at the University of Rome La Sapienza. She recently finished an Erasmus+ Traineeship at the European Desk of Confprofessioni in Brussels and already served as an Ambassador for the EST and works as a content creator to raise awareness about international relations opportunities.