Leona Klein

Pre-doctoral researcher at the Department of Political and Social Sciences, Pompeu Fabra University

Location

Barcelona, Spain

Reflection on the Mentorship Program

The opportunity to participate in the AAN mentorship program has been invaluable in gaining practical insights into possible career paths, reflecting on my skills and objectives, and growing as a young professional. I am deeply grateful to my mentor Chiqui, the organization, and the other participants for this shared effort in “connecting the dots” and making meaningful contributions as applied anthropologists.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Global Project and Change Management, Windesheim Honours College (The Netherlands)
Master’s degree in Urban Anthropology, Migrations and Social Intervention, Universitat Rovira I Virgili (Spain)

More about Leona

Leona’s academic and professional trajectory has revolved around the intersection of inequalities, migration, and policy-making. Her current PhD research focuses on the dynamics of child poverty and the role of social policies in Spain and Southern Europe.