The Board of Directors of Tdh Hellas consists of professionals with experience and expertise in different fields. Its role focuses on enforcing transparency of its operations and providing advisory support for the organization’s development.
Nora Gikopoulou is a leadership development professional with over 15 years of international experience in the corporate and humanitarian sectors. She has worked with organisations such as Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and Adecco HR, focusing on team development, recruitment, and staff capacity building.
She is co-founder of Leadetic and currently leads People Development at Agile Actors, while also teaching at ALBA Graduate Business School. Nora holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management and Career Counselling and is committed to inclusive leadership and empowering individuals and teams to reach their full potential.
Makis Drakopoulos is Director of Programmes and Institutional Fundraising at ActionAid Hellas. He oversees the organisation’s programmes in Greece, including community centres, nationwide education initiatives, and civil society support schemes.
With more than 12 years of experience in social policy, inclusion, and poverty reduction, he has contributed to the design and evaluation of social strategies in Greece and has extensive expertise in EU funding mechanisms. Makis studied Sociology and holds an MSc in Culture and Society from the London School of Economics (LSE).
Iro Bala is a professional in the field of corporate social responsibility and strategic partnerships, with over 10 years of experience in international organizations and the private sector.
As CSR Manager at Kaizen Gaming, she leads the design and implementation of the company’s social impact strategy, strengthening the connection between business strategy, sustainability, and social value.
She has deep expertise in resource mobilization, institutional funding, and the development of strategic partnerships, with prior experience at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and ActionAid Hellas.
Melina Spathari is a journalist and senior communications and advocacy strategist. She currently works with the Child Mind Institute on the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Initiative in Greece, leading strategic communications to raise awareness around child and adolescent mental health.
With over 30 years of experience, she has worked with organisations such as Terre des hommes Hellas and Doctors Without Borders, designing advocacy campaigns, managing publications, and leading communications teams. She holds a Master’s degree in Translation and a Bachelor’s degree in French Language and Literature.
Afroditi Mallouchou is a Social Worker and Juvenile Probation Officer at the Juvenile Probation and Social Assistance Service of Piraeus. She holds a PhD in Crime Policy and is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Social Work at the University of West Attica.
She is an accredited mediator from the Ministry of Justice, certified adult educator, and experienced trainer of professionals in child protection and social care. Her work focuses on restorative justice, child-friendly justice, and psychosocial support for children, adolescents, and families.
