Tessa is responsible for supporting the implementation of EEB’s fundraising strategies, researching new funding opportunities and supporting the EEB membership development. Tessa holds a master’s degree in International Relations and Diplomacy from the University of Antwerp. Before joining the EEB, she worked for the WWF European Policy Office in the areas of EU funding and project management, after having worked for UNICEF and UN Environment. She is a Flemish-speaking Belgian national and also speaks English, French and Portuguese.