Rita Cruz

Rita Cruz is a Project Manager at Circle Economy Foundation, focusing on circular economy, social responsibility, and sustainability since May 2022. Previous experience includes a Blue Book Trainee position at the European Commission, where project management and content creation were key responsibilities. Rita has also served as a Research Assistant at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, contributing to research projects and administrative tasks, and held positions as Project Manager at Digital Survival Company, Translator for StreetProRunning, Fundraising Assistant at UNICEF, and Communications Assistant at AIDGLOBAL. Rita holds a Master's degree in International Relations from Iscte - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa and a Minor in Peace Studies from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, complemented by a Bachelor's in Management and Cultural Tourism.