NGO & Public Policy Leader |Senior Legal Counsel | Business Executive | Multifaceted executive with 20 years of progressive leadership across the NGO, legal and corporate sectors. Proven expertise in legal compliance, corporate governance, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communication. Adept at leading nonprofit institutions, managing international donor-funded programs, and advising C-level executives on corporate responsibility and cross-border operations. Recognized for driving institutional reform, empowering youth leadership, and building impactful partnerships across the Western Balkans, EU and pan-Atlantic relations.

Civil Society & Youth Development Leader | Strategic Communications & Program Management Professional | Civil society professional with over 15 years of progressive leadership across the non-governmental sector, specializing in youth empowerment, civic engagement, community development, and leadership development. Demonstrated expertise in designing and leading donor-funded programs, strengthening youth participation in decision-making processes, and advancing inclusive, multicultural approaches to community development. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and has completed Master’s studies in Marketing. Recognized for strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, and building sustainable partnerships that promote participatory democracy and youth-led social change.

Egzona Krasniqi is a civil society and project professional with experience in project assistance, communication, and labour market research. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Communication from South East European University, with a focus on public relations, media studies, and intercultural communication, and has participated in an Erasmus exchange program at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. Egzona has worked with civil society organizations and academic institutions, contributing to project implementation, research on employability, event organization, and communication activities. Her professional experience is complemented by training in leadership, public speaking, and project cycle management, reflecting a strong interest in youth development, career guidance, and civic engagement.

Zana Reci is a graduate in Sociology and English Language and Literature and currently works as a Project Coordinator in the IT sector. She previously completed an internship at the Institute for Leadership and Public Policy (ILPP) and continues to contribute to the organization as a volunteer. Zana is actively engaged in community initiatives in Tetovo and Skopje, with professional interests grounded in research on social participation, civic engagement, and community development.

John Peter Cerini is a communications and research professional with a strong background in media analysis, public policy, and civic engagement. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Washington University in St. Louis and has completed academic training at the London School of Economics in behavioral economics and media and free speech. John has professional experience in research, legal and policy environments, and political outreach, including work on media representation, visual communication, and public engagement initiatives. His background combines analytical research skills with practical experience in communication, outreach, and stakeholder engagement.

Marija Stojkovska is a motivated software engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. She has experience in web development, database management, and building software solutions, and is dedicated to creating high-quality applications that solve real-world problems.