Gabriela Schmutzer started her professional journey in 2003, as the deputy executive director of the institution that protects children in the 6th District. Bucharest’s 6th District General Directorate for Social Assistance and Child Protection, which she has been leading as general director since 2016, is a modern and efficient service that meets the needs of all citizens who request support. Gabriela became involved in the process of deinstitutionalisation of children and in the modernisation of the protection system for them. "People are our concern" is the motto that has inspired the directorate for over 20 years and that motivates them to continue their mission.