Oana-Maria CĂLIN

Oana-Maria CĂLIN is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Journalism and Communication Sciences, University of Bucharest, Department of Journalism. Since 2023-2024, she also teaches at the Faculty of Business Administration.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Environmental Economics, Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest
• Master's in Managerial Communication and Human Resources, SNSPA, Bucharest
• Doctoral thesis in Cultural Anthropology, University of Bucharest

Research Interests: Her work focuses on the intersection of entrepreneurial thinking, project management, and the digital revitalization of traditions, particularly examining how Romanian cultural rituals adapt to new media platforms and online communities.

Article Trends: Her publications bridge cultural anthropology and digital media, with a strong emphasis on tradition preservation, entrepreneurial education, and media system evolution. Key subfields include social media's role in cultural continuity, project management frameworks for communication students, and regional media dynamics in Balkan countries.

Professional Experience:

• 2023–present: Designing online learning for entrepreneurs at Startarium (Impact Hub Bucharest)
• 2002–present: Corporate trainer/consultant in communication and leadership
• 2016–2017: ERASMUS project leader for athlete career development
• 2007–2021: Project manager for European Researchers' Night

Non-Profit Contributions:

• 2019: Vice-President, AIESEC Alumni Romania
• 2012–2014: Project manager for '5Sciences' initiative
• 2010–2024: President, INVENIO Association
• 2012: Founding member, Impact Hub Bucharest