Vassiliki Kartsiakli graduated from the History and Archaeology department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and continued with postgraduate studies in Byzantine Archaeology and Art. She also studied Greek Palaeography and Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art. She has worked as an archaeologist for the Ministry of Culture, at Telloglion Fine Arts Foundation and has cooperated with the research committee of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki for research programmes. Since 2013 she is a certified tourist guide (AUTH) and a founding member of the cultural company Dot2dot, as Head of Research, Planning and Implementation of themed and experiential tours and educational programs. Last but non least, she is the President of the Supervisory board of the Energy Community WEnCoop.