Rita Dias, originally from Portugal, holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and International Relations and a Master's in Public Policy. She completed her Erasmus experience in Leuven, Belgium. Rita joined Erasmus Student Network (ESN) in 2018 and, as the network’s current President, is responsible for the overall coordination of the organisation, as well as external relations, policy and advocacy. Her main priorities include increasing participation in learning mobility and promoting civic engagement and youth participation through Erasmus.