Natalia Spyropoulou is a sociologist (MSc in Social Policy) currently working as a researcher (Special Functioning Scientist B’) at the National Centre for Social Research (EKKE) in Greece. In the past she has also worked as a researcher in KEKMOKOP (Panteion University) and as Scientific Personnel in the Greek Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. She has participated in a number of studies and research projects over the last 15 years, on issues relating mainly to poverty, social inclusion policies and vulnerable social groups. She is a member of the Greek team of experts in the “European Social Policy Analysis Network” (ESPAN).