Anna Koktsidi is a psychologist and a graduate student in Clinical Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She completed her undergraduate studies at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, conducting her internship at the Mental Health Center of Aigaleo (E.KE.PSY.E), and has since worked as a personal assistant to psychotherapist and trauma therapist Despina Plousiou. Over the past year, she has trained at the Pre-Level One in the therapeutic method of Internal Family Systems (IFS), which she finds highly interesting, effective, and innovative. She continues her education in the field through conferences and seminars. Her scientific interests include close interpersonal and family relationships, emotional bonds, the nature of the therapeutic relationship, and the destigmatization of mental health issues. She loves theater, dance, singing, and exploring every rural corner of Greece.

Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, University of West Attica, Greece. He completed his PhD in the Medical School, Department of Child Health, University of Ioannina (2016). He is a psychotherapist, specializing in Systemic Family Therapy and Group Therapy, and a certified IFS therapist. He holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Pediatrics – Nursing and Research, University of Athens (2011), an MSc in Health Management (2010), an MSc in Health Management from UNESCO (2007), as well as an MSc in Education & Human Rights with a focus on the needs of children with special needs, University of Athens (2005). Additionally, he has an MBA from Kingston University, UK (1999), awarded with a scholarship from the State Scholarships Foundation (IKY) for all academic years. He holds degrees in Nursing (1990), Public Health (1996), Pedagogical Studies (1996), and specialization in Counseling – Career Guidance (2001). He has published in reputable Greek and international scientific journals and books and is a reviewer for high-profile scientific journals (PubMed, Google Scholar, Cinahl, Mendeley, EBSCO, Zenodo, Data Cite, Open Aire, among others).

Terezndina and Andreas are the accommodation specialists for the festival; both have extensive experience in the hospitality industry and are now fully dedicated to their boutique hotel, Pino Di Loto. Andreas, a musician at heart with studies in drums, a degree in sound engineering, and extensive experience in event management, has combined his passion for hospitality with Terezina, who has been involved in the industry since she was 20. Since 2007, she has devoted herself to the art of hospitality and guest reception, especially at Pino Di Loto.

Together, they are dedicated to creating unique experiences and providing accommodation that goes beyond the ordinary for their guests. After all, being a #Pinodiloter is a way of life.