Marilena is a graduate of the Law School of Athens, where she earned an LLM in International and European Studies with a specialization in Public International Law, as well as an LLM in Public Law and Public Policies, specializing in Social Protection Law. As a registered lawyer with the Athens Bar Association, she has gained valuable experience working in law offices that focus on international human rights law and administrative law. Additionally, she completed a one-year traineeship at the European Ombudsman, where she was mentored by the Principal Adviser on Charter Compliance. Marilena joined Equal Rights Beyond Borders in June 2024.