Apply to be part of our new column: LAW
Civic Pulse was created by a group of teenagers who believe independent thought and open debate matter now more than ever. We’re here to build a platform where bold opinions, fresh ideas, and real conversations can thrive — free from echo chambers and empty noise.
We might be young, but we’re serious about defending free speech, individual freedom, and civic curiosity. From politics and culture to health, media, and civil liberties, we publish commentary that challenges assumptions and keeps the conversation alive.
We know we’re just at the beginning — but every article, every voice, and every reader helps us do something bigger: make thoughtful debate part of everyday life again.
Civic Pulse: Your Independent Beat on Society.
If you’d like to write a guest article for Civic Pulse, send your piece to our email and we’ll be in touch. For open debate and real conversation in a forum format, visit our Roundtable page and join the discussion.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Hi, I'm Andreas Koutroulis
Chief Executive Officer(CEO)
Andreas Koutroulis as the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Civic Pulse, is an ardent advocate for civic participation, open discourse, and the empowerment of youth in public life. A devoted MUNer and debater, he has distinguished himself through his active engagement in numerous conferences and tournaments, where he has consistently demonstrated eloquence, strategic thinking, and a profound commitment to constructive dialogue. Beyond his debating and organizational pursuits, Andreas has continually sought to bridge the gap between informed discussion and tangible civic engagement, fostering a culture of awareness, critical thought, and democratic responsibility among his peers. In his capacity as Chief Executive Officer, he endeavours to lead Civic Pulse with vision and purpose, overseeing its strategic development and ensuring its continued growth as a space for independent expression and meaningful youth participation. He aspires to cultivate a platform that not only amplifies emerging voices but also inspires intellectual curiosity, challenges entrenched perspectives, and promotes the values of transparency, inclusivity, and civic virtue at the heart of democratic life.
Hi, I'm Ioannis N. Sakellariou
Chief Operating Officer(COO)
As the Chief Operating Officer, aspiring attorney, and emphatic advocate for the inviolable upholding of civic discourse, the democratic process, as well as constitutional principles Ioannis N. Sakellariou has been an impassioned member of the Athenian debate and Model United Nations societies, participating in over twenty-five such conferences and receiving remunerative awards in competitions, interned repeatedly in esteemed law firms, and instigated a multitude of solidaric actions for incarcerated minors. In the aforementioned position, he will not only endeavour tenaciously to provide efficacious administrative and technical support for the “Civic Pulse,” overseeing scrutinously and ameliorating its operations, but will strive to enhance awareness concerning pertinent civic and constitutional issues, foster due dialogue and discourse, as well as combat the seemingly insurmountable chasm between adolescents and their involvement in the realm of politics.
Hi, I'm Athanasios Theodorou
Chief Financial Officer(CFO)
Athanasios Theodorou is the co-founder, CFO and Director of the "Monthly Charge" at the Civic Pulse Journal. A passionate MUNer and an active member of the international community, Thanos has sought to provide a space for open discussion on prominent world issues, a forum where modern ideas and young leaders make their debut. Through Civic Pulse, he plans to connect young minds and create a network of like-minded people, that can support each other, face challenges and create opportunities, as well as strengthen their understanding of the world that we all live in.
Hi, I'm Thanos Patsopoulos
Chief Strategy Officer(CSO)
Thanos Patsopoulos is a student in the 2nd grade of High School. Throughout the year he has participated in multiple MUN conferences, as well as calls for action and demonstrations. He has times again been recognized and continued to prove himself as a writer, activist and debater, aiming for a better world for everyone. He will be the CSO (Chief Strategy Officer) of the Civic Pulse and hopes to play a role in helping this project grow.