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Rebekah Cilia
Rebekah Cilia | |
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| Born | 25th September 1987 |
| Nationality | Maltese |
| Alma mater | University of Sheffield
University of Oxford University of Malta |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Political party | Partit Nazzjonalista |
Rebekah Cilia (ɹɪbˈɛkə tʃ’ɪliə) (born 25th September 1987) is a Maltese engineer and a political candidate for the Maltese general elections, on the Partit Nazzjonalista ticket[1].
Studies and Professional Career
Cilia obtained a degree in engineering in 2007 from the University of Sheffield. She then continued her studies in engineering, obtaining a Master from the University of Oxford. She was awarded the Medtronic Scholarship for demonstrating exceptional talent and promise in the field of biomedical engineering. Cilia then read for a postgraduate diploma in building services engineering.
While working as an engineer[2], Cilia proceeded to study for a Diploma in Journalism at the University of Malta. During the course of her studies, Cilia also worked with a local independent newspaper.
Politics
In 2020, Cilia was elected to the Nationalist Party (Malta)'s Executive Committee as a representative of the Forum Opportunitajiet Indaqs Partit Nazzjonalista – FOIPN, of which she is also Vice-President.[3] [4]
Cilia has also put her name forward as a candidate for the upcoming general election.[5][6][7]
References
- ^ "PN approves 70 election candidates". Times of Malta. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
- ^ "MAKING A DIFFERENCE". issuu. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
- ^ "€4,340 worth of COVID-19 vouchers to be donated to Women's Shelters - The Malta Independent". www.independent.com.mt. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
- ^ "Inspiring! Kind-hearted local donates COVID vouchers to women in need". www.guidememalta.com. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
- ^ "Looking back and moving forward – Rebekah Cilia". Times of Malta. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
- ^ "KSU expo to celebrate Maltese women". Times of Malta. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
- ^ "Maltese Young Political Women: How Do They Feel About Gender Quotas Bill?". Lovin Malta. 2021-01-15. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
