Santa Silina M.S.S. Diplomacy, PM

Responsible for the creation and implementation of the Intellectual Property Strategic Communication Plan in cooperation with relevant third parties in Latvia and the European Union. The main project manager at the Patent Office for the cooperation with the World Intellectual Property Organization.

Main job responsibilities: created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and partners. Implemented several successful projects - national campaigns, exhibits and international conferences with the aim of drawing attention to the importance of intellectual property protection. Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.

Fixed-term contract work at the Admissions Office specifically for the cooperation with potential international students.

Main job responsibilities: guided international students through the admission procedure i.e., ensured the recognition of international students’ educational documentation by relevant Latvian authorities in the field of higher education and assisted them with visa issues.

Fixed-term contract work under the direct supervision of the Ministry’s Deputy State Secretary for the Latvian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The presiding member state assumes responsibility for the work of the Council of the European Union and defines the issues to be taken forward during six-month period.

Main job responsibilities: served as point-of-contact to support departments drawing up work plans, documentation and schedules for the successful running of the presidency meetings, including planning logistical aspects of meetings. Coordinated with department leads to identify and outline solutions to specified challenges.

Main responsibilities: to organize events and conferences for the UWEC students on topics relevant to the Baltic states region, as well as to introduce university students to the culture and history of the Baltic states through the annual UWEC International Folk Fair festival.

Founded the Upward Association in cooperation with the Riga Graduate School of Law. The association organized public discussions with politicians and public figures on issues that are relevant for young people in Latvia.

Main job responsibilities: provided organizational leadership and collaborated with partners to establish long-term goals and strategies. Responsible for content creation and discussion moderation. Developed the association's digital identity.