Marta Gonzaga Thorbjornsen

Originally from Portugal, Marta Thorbjornsen has lived in several locations throughout her life, spending a large part of her childhood in Milan, Italy, where her passion for international affairs and languages was born. 

With a degree in International Relations and a minor in Diplomacy and Area Studies, he gained solid experience in field research, particularly in the Balkans, where he explored the future role of NATO in the region. This commitment has strengthened his determination to develop solutions for geographical areas that are less visible in the media.

Her interest in international organizations came to the fore during the NATO 2030 Policy Hackathon, where she worked on developing projects to redefine NATO's values in the context of the 2030 Agenda. From her experience in the NATO Innovation Hub, since 2021, she has contributed to innovative international security and humanitarian aid projects. Marta founded an NGO, Allied Volunteers, in 2021 after the crisis in Afghanistan to support the integration of refugee populations in Europe.

Recently relocated to Berlin, Marta is learning German and participating in courses on sustainability and development, areas she intends to explore further in her Master's studies.

In Mondo Internazionale, she's a Senior Researcher for the Culture&Society thematic area.