Alexandra Ekkelenkamp is a seasoned political administrator currently serving in the European Council and Strategic Planning Unit at the Council of the European Union since January 2013, where responsibilities include the preparation and follow-up of European Council meetings and providing briefings for the President. Previously, Ekkelenkamp held pivotal roles in media and communication within the Council, contributing to the organization’s inaugural external communications strategy launched in 2017, and managing social media strategies. In addition to a robust career in public information spanning various governmental institutions, Ekkelenkamp is an RYT200 certified yoga teacher and actively teaches yoga and meditation in Brussels. Ekkelenkamp's educational background includes multiple postgraduate degrees from prestigious institutions, focusing on European and diplomatic history.