INSTRUCTOR

Georgia PAPATHANASIOU

Head of EU Projects Office   /
Hellenic Olympic Committee

About Me

Georgia Papathanasiou (Ms.) is a social scientist with 20 years of professional experience, primarily in project management. More specifically, she has 12 years of experience in managing EU-funded projects related to institutional, socio-economic development and social cohesion, 3,5 years of experience in financial monitoring of EU-funded research projects in the security sector and 6 years of experience in the NGO (humanitarian) sector, where she was involved in the preparation of winning proposals addressed to the EU, UNHCR, and UNICEF. Georgia joined the Hellenic Olympic Committee in 2021. Currently she is managing the EU Office running projects related to gender equality, sustainability, social cohesion, and athletes’ dual career.
Socio-economic development, social cohesion and integration
Humanitarian Aid
Sport Management
Free

Dual Career Support for Student-Athletes

The OCDC – Junior Athletes online course is designed to help young athletes successfully combine elite sport and education by developing a strong and sustainable dual career pathway. It raises awareness of the importance of balancing academic and sporting commitments while providing practical advice on managing training schedules, academic responsibilities, and personal well-being.
Polish Olympic Committee
Hellenic Olympic Committee
Lithuanian Olympic Committee
Olympic Committee of Slovenia - Association of Sports Federations
Turkish Olympic Committee
European Network for Innovation and Knowledge
Free

Dual Career and Career Transition in Sport

The OCDC – Senior Athletes online course is designed to support elite athletes in preparing for a successful post-athletic career, while continuing to balance sport with education or employment. It provides practical guidance on dual career development, helping athletes build long-term professional pathways.
Polish Olympic Committee
Hellenic Olympic Committee
Lithuanian Olympic Committee
Olympic Committee of Slovenia - Association of Sports Federations
Turkish Olympic Committee
European Network for Innovation and Knowledge