Experienced learning facilitator in ecological education, sustainability and transformative learning. Skilled in experiential and nature-based learning, non-formal education, ecological and climate justice, intersectionality, youth participation and diverse ways of knowing. Experienced in developing educational programmes, curricula and tools, facilitating trainings for young people, youth workers and educators, and coordinating Erasmus+ projects and international partnerships. Brings practical experience in permaculture, regenerative approaches, natural building, animal welfare and community-based ecological initiatives. Informed by deep ecology and decolonial thinking, creates learning experiences that connect reflection with lived experience, foster curiosity and participation, and explore more reciprocal relationships with people, communities and the living world.

Eco-ToT, Etyek (2025-2026) - 9-month programme for trainers to deepen ecological literacy and develop practical methods for integrating eco-competence into different educational contexts.

Erasmus + Youth workers trainings, focusing on youth-work skills for empowering young people as change-makers towards ecological transitioning:
-''Free from desire: our stories, our bodies, our creative forces'', France (2026)
-“Why did the reindeer cross the road?”, Latvia (2024)
-“Peace for nature”, Poland (2024)
-“My Voice My Choice”, Latvia (2024)

Clay & Straw - experiential learning in natural construction; Lithuania, Poland & Portugal (2023)

Permaculture Design Certificate (72 hrs.) training, Portugal (2023) - foundations in permaculture design as a holistic approach to designing regenerative systems.

Regenerative Activism, ULEX educational center, Spain (2018) - sustainable activism through self-care and burnout prevention.

My educational background combines Psychology, sustainability, pedagogy and ecological design.

I am currently pursuing an MA in Sustainability Science (2026-2028, Sweden), deepening my understanding of ecological systems, sustainability challenges and the social dimensions of environmental change.
I have also completed Permaculture Design studies (2023, Portugal), gaining knowledge of ecological systems, regenerative design and practical approaches to creating more sustainable ways of living.
In addition, my studies at The Necessary Teacher Training College (2016-2019, Denmark) have strengthened my pedagogical practice, particularly through experiential, democratic and learner-centred approaches to education.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (2010-2014, Lithuania), which provides a foundation in human development, learning processes, communication and group dynamics.

Supporting fairness, Systems thinking, Eco-emotional intelligence, post-growth-mindset-2, self-sufficiency-skills-2, Valuing sustainability, Promoting nature, Critical thinking, Holistic awareness, Political agency, Collective action

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