Maria Geronikolou is a graduate of the School of Health and Welfare Professions, Department of Social Work, at the Technological Educational Institute of Athens. She is a social worker with prior experience in providing psychosocial support to minors and adults facing social challenges. She has completed numerous training courses related to mental health and counseling and is currently a trainee mental health counselor in the “Diagnosis and Psychotherapy of Children and Adolescents” program. By focusing on each individual’s strengths and drawing on her scientific training, she aims to support the autonomy and social integration of vulnerable populations and their families.