An international housing and urban expert with over 25 years of notable experience in collaborating with international organizations and banks, the expert has dedicated a career to navigating the complexities of global urban policy, especially in the areas of affordable housing policy and regulation across 27 EU Member states and 56 countries under the United Nations. Authored impactful publications translated into 27 languages, including the flagship UN study on social housing challenges. The expert has contributed significantly to Habitat III and the New Urban Agenda, and played pivotal roles in advising the European Union and other key global entities. Awarded honors such as the Global Social Impact Award and the World Cities Summit Young Leader title, the expert's work spans authoring key policy guidelines, leading international expert teams on significant projects, and presenting at high-profile conferences worldwide. The expert's technical competencies include strong communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills, enhanced by proficiency in managing hybrid teams and a keen ability to unify diverse communication channels across multicultural contexts.