Marinela Panaite

Experience

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  Ziarul de Iași, Marie Claire, România Liberă, EvZ, TVR Romania, Știrile TVR

  Feb 2000 - Jun 2022

  Journalist

  Responsible for researching and writing informational news articles and stories about real events using a fair and unbiased perspective. Responsible for interviewing experts, gathering first-hand accounts of events and organizing an outline into a cohesive, interesting story.

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  Centre for Legal Resources

  Mar 2013 - May 2014

  Communication Officer & Advocacy Specialist

  Designed and implemented advocacy campaigns, effectively raising awareness on key issues related to human rights. Developed and implemented strategic communication plans, increasing the organization's online visibility.

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  Freelance

  Aug 2014 - Jan 2025

  Learning Facilitator

  Creating dynamic, learner-centered experiences that drive engagement, knowledge retention, and real-world application. With a deep passion for education and training, I design and deliver learning programs tailored to diverse needs—in-person, virtual, or blended environments.Working in Vision Counsulting's projects for international teams: Oracle, BNP Paribas, ING, BTL, British American Tabacco, P&G, Enel Green Power;

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  Asociația Dream Project

  Nov 2016 - now

  Programme Manager | Co-Founder

  Advocated for systemic change by promoting the integration of emotional and sexual health education into Romania’s national curriculum.Applied human-centered design and community facilitation to co-create initiatives with beneficiaries, ensuring interventions are grounded in lived experience and sustainability.

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  Logarithmic Solutions

  Jul 2022 - now

  Culture Designer & Comms Facilitator

  Led organizational culture transformation initiatives by blending design thinking and systems mapping. Design and implement internal communication tactics aimed to increase brand advocacy within the organization: internal newsletters & activations. Co-created inclusive learning journeys to support leadership capability, engagement, and change readiness. Facilitated workshops and interventions to align people strategy with business transformation goals.

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  Antropika Studio

  Sept 2022 - now

  Founder | Applied Anthropologist

  Designed and facilitated people-centered transformation programs using anthropological research and design thinking. Guided clients in translating complex human insights into organizational change strategies that improved adoption, engagement, and alignment across systems.