Laura is a youth worker and trainer with the academic education of MA in psychology. She is a founder of “ALTERA LAB” educational youth NGO that focuses on holistic personal development. She has over 12 years of experience in non-formal education at local and international levels. She integrates art therapy, mindfulness and expressive techniques like body movement and theatrical performance to foster self-awareness, creativity, and personal growth in youth work. Laura is a meditation&mindfulness teacher in tradition of "Plum Village" mindfulness practice center. She is passionate about empowering individuals to connect with their inner potential and build meaningful community impact. She has extensive experience working with vulnerable young people, including NEETs and those facing economic, social, psychological and cultural barriers.

Mariia is a SALTO-recognized trainer and facilitator experienced in non-formal and international learning environments. She approaches facilitation as a creative, relational and participant-centered process, with a strong focus on safety, trust and supportive learning spaces. Her expertise lies in experiential learning, creative expression, movement-based activities and embodied methods, enabling participants to engage cognitively, emotionally and physically. Mariia is skilled in fostering group cohesion, self-awareness and sustainable learning outcomes through flexible, responsive facilitation tailored to each group’s needs. She studied Gestalt psychotherapy, which deepens her competence in resilience, emotional regulation and safe group facilitation. Mariia has extensive experience working with refugees and youth in complex social contexts through theatre and art-based approaches.