Cojocari Valeria
Main achievement
HR policy coordinator - center of gravity, DG INTPA at the European Commission
About
Valeria Cojocari is a remarkable professional from the Republic of Moldova, with an impressive career in European policies and financial management at the European Commission in Brussels. A graduate of the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova, where she obtained a Master's degree in Economic Sciences with top honors, as well as a Master's in Public Management from the Université de Liège and another in European Political and Administrative Studies from the College of Europe, she has accumulated over 10 years of experience in European institutions. Currently, she holds the position of HR Policy Coordinator in DG INTPA, after having led teams in the financial management of the Technical Assistance Instrument and coordinated major budgets such as Erasmus+ (30 billion EUR), demonstrating expertise in interinstitutional negotiation, audit, and strategic planning. Throughout her career, Valeria has collaborated closely with key Directorate-Generals of the European Commission, such as DG REFORM, DG ENER, DG MOVE, and DG EAC, contributing to large-scale projects like the ITER audit (the largest nuclear fusion experiment) and the implementation of the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027. Her experience also includes internships at PwC EU Services and the Wallonia Export-Investment Agency, and in Moldova, she began with managerial marketing roles at Techno Test SRL and Spamol - Alpha Industries in Chisinau. Certified in coaching and mentoring from Kingstown College, she now works independently as a coach in personal transformation and leadership, promoting professional development in a European context. In addition to her professional achievements, Valeria Cojocari is recognized for the academic awards she received in Moldova, such as the State Prize for academic merits (top 50 students) and diplomas at International Youth Research Symposia. A polyglot (Romanian, Russian, English, French fluent), she combines her Moldovan roots with an active life in Belgium, where she participates in workshops and consultations on energy, transport, and education policies. Committed to promoting European integration, Valeria represents a success story for women from the Republic of Moldova on the international stage.
