Miriam Cunill Rafael

Miriam Cunill Rafael currently serves as a Policy Assistant to Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi at the European Commission, managing relations with the European Council since December 2019. Prior experience includes roles in the Council of the European Union as part of the Cabinet of President Tusk, where responsibilities involved assisting the Chief Foreign Policy Advisor and supporting EU Summits with third countries. Earlier positions at the European Commission encompassed assisting High Representatives/Vice-Presidents Federica Mogherini and Catherine Ashton, as well as supporting their advisors on interinstitutional relations. Miriam's career began at the Ajuntament de Manresa, advancing from a tourist agent to an administrative assistant. Miriam holds multiple degrees from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, including a degree in Translation and Interpreting, and post-graduate qualifications in International and Intercultural Studies, Education, and International Business and Marketing.