Graduated in French Linguistics at the University of Lyon, France, in 1984 and from the Cyprus Tourism Organisation School for Guides in 1985. Worked as a regular guide for 7 years before being employed as a French teacher and examiner for 30 years while also leading European projects for education. In September 2018 returned to regular guiding and is currently a member of the Board of Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. Currently representing the CTGA in a funded partnership for Tourism and communication with FEG and WFTGA. Speaks Greek, English and French fluently. A fair knowledge of Italian and some German. Currently studying Mandarin. Passionate about the world’s cultural and environmental heritage and an activist for peace.