Alexia Svolou

I work as a health editor for more than 25 years and I am a member of ESΙEA (Athens Daily Newspapers Journalists Union) and accredited journalist in the Greek Ministry of Health.
After graduating from Moraitis School I studied Chemistry at Ioannina University (Greece) and I obtained my degree in Chemistry, with honors. Then I continued my studies at University College London (Great Britain) and I obtained my Master in Science Degree in Biochemistry, also with honors.
Coming back to Greece I obtained one more Degree in Journalism and I started working at Newspapers, magazines and medical sites.
As a person, I try to live a healthy and athletic life, I love sports and photography and I share these activities with my 15 year old son.
The last 12 years I am an active member of voluntary groups that help people living in small islands and far away villages, offering pro bono health services. I also take care of stray animals and I give speech to schools about solidarity, health, mental health and the role of social media in our lives.
I believe in personal initiative and I also believe that if we want to create a better world, we all have to work together for a common cause.