75. From Service Industry to UNICEF: How Eugenia Olliaro's early work shaped her Humanitarian Path

In this inspiring Impactpool Podcast, Eugenia Olliaro shares her remarkable career path from working in the service industry to becoming the Manager of Data Governance at UNICEF. Music by Merlijn Angad Gaur / Musical Minutes Eugenia speaks about how her experiences across nearly ten countries shaped her perspective, from her early work with migrant communities to her roles as a UN Volunteer in Tajikistan and emergency response in Kenyan refugee camps. Throughout her journey, Eugenia highlights how connections with extraordinary people worldwide have been her greatest source of motivation. The episode offers valuable insights on personal growth in international development, with Eugenia open-heartedly discussing her decision to leave UNICEF to stay true to her values of the importance of continuous learning, self-reflection, and staying true to what drives you. A must-listen for anyone interested in humanitarian careers or seeking inspiration for their own personal development journey.