The team at Cancer Patients Europe is comprised of an internationally diverse and talented multidisciplinary group, all working together to further the organisation’s vision and goals. CPE strives to be an inclusive organisation, fostering an ethical and balanced work environment.
Antonella Cardone
CEO
antonella.cardone@cancerpatientseurope.org
Antonella Cardone joined CPE as CEO at the end of 2022. She is also the Patient Advocacy Expert and Advisor to the Board of Pancreatic Cancer Europe (PCE), the European Multi-Stakeholder Platform of leading and most influential groups of physicians and patients, politicians, journalists, academia, and industry on Pancreatic Cancer. She is the former Director of the European Cancer Patient Coalition (ECPC). She has 25 years of experience working for non-profits in the health, social, and employment sectors. Before ECPC, Antonella was the Executive Director of the Fit for Work Global Alliance, a multi-stakeholder coalition championing health and work policy change. She has previously served as the Director of the Global Smoke-free Partnership of the American Cancer Society, leading a movement of over 100 members to coordinate the development of smoke-free laws in 40 countries. She holds a Master’s in Science and one in Business Administration. She represented ECPC on the Board of All. Can and on the Board of Pancreatic Cancer Europe, in which she was vice-chair.
Juan-Jose Ventura
Research and Patient Engagement Director
juan.ventura@cancerpatientseurope.org
Juan-Jose studied Pharmacy and obtained his PhD at the University Complutense of Madrid. He has conducted basic research in international institutions such as EMBL, HHMI, CNIO, University of Cambridge and KU Leuven. He has aimed to find target cells and molecular biomarkers that could be used for diagnosis and therapy of several cancers (Liver, Colon, Lung). After switching his career path, he moved to work as patient advocate. He has participated in more than 20 EU research projects and helped to bring the voice of patients to the latest research trends.
Rachel Dencik
Administration Officer
rachel.dencik@cancerpatientseurope.org
After graduating Rachel spent a number of years working in the Western Balkans and Russia in administration and finance for both governmental and non-profit organisations. Since 2005 she has worked in project management, marketing and editing in different private sector organisations in Brussels.
Zahra Daouani
Executive assistant
zahra.daouani@cancerpatientseurope.org
Zahra joined CPE in October 2024. She has an extensive experience working as an executive assistant. Zahra graduated in Languages and Linguistics from ULB.
Kaustubh Dhurandhar
Project Officer
kaustubh.dhurandhar@cancerpatientseurope.org
Joining CPE in early 2024, Kaustubh is a valuable addition to the team. Having studied at the University of Mumbai (India) for his bachelor’s degree in mass media and Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium) for his master’s degree in communication studies, Kaustubh comes from a multicultural background and has knowledge of EU institutions and strategies for communication. Moreover, Kaustubh brings a profound understanding of organising and strategizing communication approaches to effectively engage diverse audiences.
Josephine Mosset
Head of Policy
josephine.mosset@cancerpatientseurope.org
Josephine joined CPE in 2024. She has accumulated more than 6 years of professional experience in various organizations from nonprofits to private sector organizations where she developed expertise in EU health policy, patient advocacy and global health. Her past experiences include the coordination of rare diseases patient advocacy groups in the European Reference Networks at EURORDIS as well as the management of the health programming pillars at both Friends of Europe and the Africa-Europe Foundation where she contributed to several EU health policy initiatives. In her last role at Amgen, she coordinated collaborations with rare diseases patient advocacy groups in Europe. Josephine holds a masters in Public Policy with a specialization in Global Health from Sciences Po in Paris.
Chiara Zampolli
Communications Officer
chiara.zampolli@cancerpatientseurope.org
Chiara joined CPE in 2025, bringing expertise in communication, international relations, and EU projects. With a background in foreign languages and a master’s in International Relations, Chiara has developed strong skills in public affairs and strategic communication. She gained experience at UNRIC as a Public Information Intern and also managed Erasmus+ projects for an NGO in Brussels, fostering cross-border collaboration and advocacy initiatives.
Martina Rossi
Member & Stakeholder Engagement Officer
martina.rossi@cancerpatientseurope.org
Martina joined CPE in 2025. With an academic background in international relations and public policy, particularly focused on sustainable development and welfare, she has developed a strong background in social policy. In parallel, she gained professional experience at the European level, first as a European Project Manager at the Metropolitan City of Milan and later at the European Parliament, where she focused primarily on the ITRE and DEVE committees. She is actively engaged in social and political activities in her hometown of Milan, working closely with local communities to develop projects that promote social inclusion.
Frédérick Martinez
Policy Officer
frederick.martinez@cancerpatientseurope.org
Frédérick joined CPE in 2025, bringing with him a strong academic background in European studies and practical experience in EU policymaking. During his traineeship at the Pharma Antitrust Unit of the Directorate-General for Competition (DG COMP), he gained in-depth insight into European health policy and competition law. His work there, combined with his academic training, has allowed him to develop robust research and analytical skills, particularly in navigating complex regulatory and policy environments.
Chiara Kuby
Policy Officer
chiara.kuby@cancerpatientseurope.org
Chiara joined CPE in 2025. She has a background in Political Science, European Studies as well as Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Before joining CPE, she did a traineeship at the European Committee of the Regions at the Commission for Social Policy, Education, Employment, Research and Culture (SEDEC). Chiara also volunteered for several years with the Belgian Red Cross, focusing on projects related to homelessness and refugees, which further fueled her commitment to advocating for communities facing inequalities.
Brandi Brown-Moreau
Events Officer
brandi.brown@cancerpatientseurope.org
Brandi joined CPE in early 2026, bringing extensive experience in events and project management. A graduate in Public Relations, she has over 10 years of professional experience across EU non-profit and membership-based organisations, delivering multi-country trainings and events for European and international stakeholders. As an Events Officer, she specialises in coordinating EU-level events and training programmes, managing logistics, stakeholders, and hybrid formats, with a strong eye for detail and a collaborative, proactive approach to supporting impactful, patient-centred initiatives across Europe.
Miriah Conte
Events Communications Officer
miriah.conte@cancerpatientseurope.org
Miriah joined CPE in 2026. She holds a master’s degree in International Relations and Diplomacy from the University of Padua (Italy). She previously worked for over three years in a European NGO representing volunteer-involving and volunteer-infrastructure organisations in Brussels where she gained experience in communication, policy work, events and EU funded projects.