Talisa Mazzoni is a Programme Assistant within Connecting Europe, a joint initiative by the EPC and Stiftung Mercator aimed at connecting civil society organizations with the Brussels policy community.

Prior to joining the EPC, Talisa was a Programme Assistant at Debating Europe, the citizen’s engagement unit of the Brussels-based think tank Friends of Europe. In this role, she supported efforts to promote more inclusive, responsive, and citizen-led decision-making by collaborating with citizens and civil society organisations. She also volunteers at The Brussels Binder, where she supports the Events Team, and at Eumans, where she facilitate and supports the organisation of citizen’s assemblies.