Milena Petrova has gaduated with a BA in International Relations from the American College of Thessaloniki, Greece. In the past, she has focused on issues related to human trafficking in the Balkans and has worked for non-governmental organizations in Bulgaria, concentrating on youth development. In the future,she would like to work with non-profit organizations in the field of peacebuilding, exploring issues related to women’s and youth empowerment and vulnerability in conflict areas. Currently, she is pursuing a Master’s degree in Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame.