Personnes

Nataša Vučković

Nataša Vučković is currently the President of ALDA, elected during the ALDA Festival and General Assembly 2024 that took place in Barcelona, Spain. Nataša joined the Governing Board of ALDA in 2020 and became Vice President of the Association in 2023. She represents the Center for Democracy Foundation (CDF), Serbia.
Since 1994 she works on head position at the CDF – Founder, Secretary General and Executive Director. She has a great experience in overall management in non-profit organizations. She has great experience in financial planning, fundraising and cooperation with key donators for the organization, but also for design/implementation and evaluation of projects.
Topics that interest her the most are democracy, rule of law and fundamental rights, European integration and European values, human rights and socio-economic rights. Ms Vučković represents CDF in the National Convention of the EU (NCEU) as a coordinator of the Working group for Chapters 2 and 19 (migration of workers and employment and social policy).
She got a long experience in governmental and regulatory branch, since being a member of National Parliament, Republic of Serbia, as well as, member of Committee on European Integration, Committee on Judiciary, Foreign Affairs Committee. Moreover, she was a president of the Committee on European Integration.
Nataša Vučković also was a member of Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) in Strasbourg, France for Turkey. She has published articles and analysis and has lectured and hold trainings at various institutions and organizations, including Regional School for Public Administration (ReSPA), particularly in the field of EU integration of the Western Balkans, rule of law, human rights, parliamentary procedures, as well as in the non-profit management.

Maurizio Camin

Maurizio Camin is at his third mandate in ALDA’s Governing Board representing Associazione Trentino per i Balcani, Italy. He has been elected ALDA Vice President in 2024.
He has more than 10 years of experience in dealing with International Cooperation as coordinator of the Association “Trentino con i Balcani”, that works mainly in Kosovo, Serbia, Bosnia and Albania on mandate of Trento Autonomous Province.
In the last period Maurizio Camin has been a member of the ALDA’s Board where he has tried to represent the issues of the Balkan Region, but also taking care of the needs of other territories. Thanks to this experience he could see how much ALDA and the Agencies for Local Democracy effectively have done and are still doing on the field in order to promote participation at the local level.
He believes that this issue is really important in a time so difficult and plenty of sorrow as the present is and he deeply convinced of the need to keep working to break fences and barriers, self-referential attitudes engaging to build spaces of dialogue and participation among territories, people, institutions and communities creating network of knowledges and development through concrete and shared actions.
He also believes in the importance of creating relations able to involve communities and citizens, what is the essence of International Cooperation.

Roger Lawrence

Roger Lawrence is the Vice President of ALDA and a member of the Governing Board as individual member from the United Kingdom, representing Wolverhampton City Council. Until 2024 he was the Treasurer of the Association.
Indeed, Roger Lawrence led Wolverhampton City Council from 2002-2019, Council of the year 2017 (MJ), Council Leader of year 2018 (LGIU). Mr Lawrence remains an elected councillor with regional roles for transport and asylum/ migration issues. He is also a non-exec Director of Birmingham Airport Holdings. Roger holds a doctorate from the University of Bristol in European Regional Policy (cross border relations in Central and Eastern Europe).
Mr Lawrence is supporting ALDA and act as Treasurer since 2008. He has a strong feeling of the need to support our vibrant and resilient leadership and it’s record of innovation evidenced by ALDA+ and ALDA med while not neglecting our original mission in the western Balkans and Eastern Partnership.
His participation in ALDA is based on this vision of a strong E.U. working with our neighbors and building the capacity of both local government and civil society. He also supports ALDA’s commitment to sustainable development goals.

Oriano Otočan

After concluding a third mandate as President of ALDA, Oriano Otočan became treasurer of the Association during the ALDA General Assembly 2024. He represents the Region of Istria, Croatia, since 2016. Since 2005, he served first as a Member of the Regional Government, and afterwards as Director of Department in charge of international cooperation and European integration in the Region of Istria. His duties included the activities of bilateral and multilateral inter-regional cooperation, coordination of EU programs and projects, development of human resources and informing citizens of the Euro-integration processes.
Thanks to his experience in working in a region that has reached an enviable level of tolerance and respect for minority rights, experience in local development, interregional cooperation, work of international organisations, knowledge of Euro-integration process and with his knowledge of the current political reality of Southeast Europe he is actively contributing to the further development of ALDA as an exceptional and unique European organisation which in its work involves individuals, local and regional public authorities and civil society. From 2014 to 2019 he has been working in the European Parliament as Policy advisor and MEP Head of Office.
In 2014 he was awarded the Officer of the Order of the star of Italy, assigned by the President of the Republic of Italy for the particular attention and the strong activity in developing good relationships and important cooperation.

Ana Jovanovic

Ana Jovanovic is the delegate of the Local Democracy Agency Central and Southern Serbia (Serbia), and member of ALDA Governing Board.

The LDA Central and Southern Serbia was established in 2001 in the City of Niš. With the aim of spreading its program further into the territories in need, in 2014 the LDA has moved its headquarter to Knjaževac, a city in South-Eastern Serbia.

The LDA carries on activities in Niš, Knjaževac, Kraljevo and Kragujevac and it contributes to the development of local democracy in the communities of Eastern, Southern and Central Serbia through capacity building programs based on the principles of active citizenship and establishment of concrete mechanisms of citizens’ participation in development of their communities.

Andrea Rilievo

Andrea Rilievo is a member of ALDA’s Governing Board, representing Società Cooperativa Sociale Studio Progetto, Italy.
He is a member of ALDA for 9 years. Studio Progetto has been working for 30 years in the province of Vicenza, in the north of Italy, proposing social projects for disadvantaged people, mainly dealing with job placement and building several social services.
Besides social services Mr Rilievo in the last 9 years took part in developing an internal department that is currently working with European funds, mainly with Erasmus+ and Europe for Citizens programs.
Mr Rilievo sees that the values and vision of social cooperation, a model of business centered on nonprofit development and on human beings and social inclusion as the main pillar on which build the growth of our community.
Mr Rilievo believes that the more that society will evolve quickly, the more will be productive, effective, stable. In this scenario, the will and know-how to propose and generate adequate social services, and projects that include people in need, will be a key-element, in the local context but even more so in the European community, tracing a route of sustainable and inclusive growth.
As an expert in this field, he put all his knowledge and experience at disposal of AlDA’s growth by deeply representing the Italian context in this field with sharing his experience of building projects at European level, focused on social services, and fragility.

Andrea Rilievo

Andrea Rilievo est membre du Conseil d’Administration d’ALDA, représentant la Società Cooperativa Sociale Studio Progetto, Italie. Il est membre d’ALDA depuis 9 ans. Studio Progetto travaille depuis 30 ans dans la province de Vicenza, dans le nord de l’Italie, en proposant des projets sociaux pour les personnes défavorisées, principalement dans le domaine du placement et de la mise en place de plusieurs services sociaux.
Outre les services sociaux, M. Rilievo a participé, au cours des neuf dernières années, au développement d’un service interne qui travaille actuellement avec des fonds européens, principalement dans le cadre des programmes Erasmus+ et Europe pour les citoyens.
M. Rilievo considère que les valeurs et la vision de la coopération sociale, un modèle d’entreprise centré sur le développement sans but lucratif et sur les êtres humains et l’inclusion sociale sont les principaux piliers sur lesquels repose la croissance de notre communauté.
M. Rilievo estime que plus la société évoluera rapidement, plus elle sera productive, efficace et stable. Dans ce contexte, la volonté et le savoir-faire pour proposer et générer des services sociaux adéquats et des projets qui incluent les personnes dans le besoin seront des éléments clés, tant au niveau local qu’au sein de la communauté européenne, traçant une voie de croissance durable et inclusive.
En tant qu’expert dans ce domaine, il met toute sa connaissance et son expérience au service de la croissance d’ALDA, en représentant profondément le contexte italien dans ce secteur et en partageant son expérience de la construction de projets au niveau européen, axés sur les services sociaux et la fragilité.

Andrea Rilievo

Andrea Rilievo è un membro del Consiglio di Amministrazione di ALDA, rappresentando la Società Cooperativa Sociale Studio Progetto, Italia. È membro di ALDA da 9 anni. Studio Progetto lavora da 30 anni in provincia di Vicenza, nel nord Italia, proponendo progetti sociali per persone svantaggiate, occupandosi principalmente di job placement e costruendo diversi servizi sociali.
Negli ultimi 9 anni, oltre ai servizi sociali, Rilievo ha partecipato allo sviluppo di un dipartimento interno che attualmente lavora con fondi europei, principalmente con i programmi Erasmus+ e Europe for Citizens.
Rilievo considera i valori e la visione della cooperazione sociale, un modello di business incentrato sullo sviluppo senza scopo di lucro e sugli esseri umani e l’inclusione sociale come il pilastro principale su cui costruire la crescita della nostra comunità.
Rilievo ritiene che quanto più la società si evolverà rapidamente, tanto più sarà produttiva, efficace, stabile. In questo scenario, la volontà e il know-how di proporre e generare servizi sociali adeguati e progetti che includano le persone in difficoltà saranno un elemento chiave, sia nel contesto locale che nella comunità europea, tracciando un percorso di crescita sostenibile e inclusiva.
In qualità di esperto in questo campo, ha messo tutta la sua conoscenza e esperienza a disposizione della crescita di ALDA, rappresentando profondamente il contesto italiano in questo settore e condividendo la sua esperienza nella costruzione di progetti a livello europeo, focalizzati sui servizi sociali e sulla fragilità.

Emir Coric

Emir Coric est Vice-Président d’ALDA depuis 2024 et membre du Conseil d’Administration représentant la Municipalité de Centar, qui est membre d’ALDA depuis 2016. Au cours de ces années de coopération, l’ALDA a mis en œuvre plusieurs projets avec la municipalité de Centar, notamment le projet RECOV. De plus, de nombreuses initiatives à Skopje dans l’intérêt des jeunes de Macédoine du Nord et de la région des Balkans ont été mises en œuvre avec succès. M. Coric est une personne jeune et dynamique travaillant dans la Municipalité de Centar. En tant que point de contact pour la coopération avec l’ALDA, il a lancé de nombreuses initiatives visant à impliquer la municipalité dans les programmes européens. Il est motivé pour s’engager dans des projets internationaux et discuter des questions mondiales et de leurs implications au niveau local.

Emir Coric

Emir Coric è Vicepresidente di ALDA dal 2024 e membro del Consiglio di Amministrazione, rappresentante del Comune di Centar, che è membro di ALDA dal 2016. In questi anni di collaborazione, insieme al Comune di Centar ALDA ha realizzato diversi progetti, ovvero il progetto RECOV. Inoltre, molte iniziative a Skopje nell’interesse dei giovani della Macedonia del Nord e della Regione Balcanica sono state realizzate con successo. Il signor Coric è una persona giovane e dinamica che lavora presso il Comune di Centar. Come punto di contatto per la cooperazione con ALDA ha portato molte iniziative per il coinvolgimento del comune nei programmi europei. È motivato a impegnarsi in progetti internazionali e discutere questioni globali e le loro implicazioni a livello locale.

Francesco Zarzana

Francesco Zarzana is member of the Governing Board of ALDA, representing the Association “Progettarte”, member of ALDA since 2009.

Mr Zarzana is a writer, playwright, and director; he was born in Palermo and is currently based in Modena, Italy. He is the founder and curator of the Buk Literary Festival in Modena and the Buk Film Festival. He has authored eleven books, one of which was published in France.

In the theater, he has directed seven plays and written ten scripts, one of which is in French. In cinema, he has written and directed three feature films, one of which was showcased at the Cannes Film Festival in 2016, as well as two short films. His works address themes such as human rights, gender equality, and migration.

Goran Gerasimovski

Goran Gerasimovski is member of the Governing Board of ALDA representing the Municipality of Centar, in Skopje, where he also serves as Mayor.

Irina Sahakyan Vetter

En tant que responsable des partenariats, Irina Sahakyan Vetter dirige les activités du Congrès des pouvoirs locaux et régionaux du Conseil de l’Europe pour établir des partenariats et des relations institutionnelles avec les institutions de l’Union européenne, les associations européennes des pouvoirs locaux et régionaux, les organisations multilatérales telles que les Nations Unies, et les États non membres du Conseil de l’Europe.

Avant de rejoindre le Congrès, Mme Sahakyan Vetter a occupé le poste de directrice pays pour l’Ukraine, la République de Moldavie et la Biélorussie au sein de l’Office des services de projets des Nations Unies, ainsi que celui de chef adjoint du Bureau du Conseil de l’Europe à Belgrade. Avant de rejoindre le Conseil de l’Europe, la carrière de Mme Sahakyan Vetter s’est déroulée dans la fonction publique canadienne, précédée d’une expérience au sein de l’Organisation mondiale de la santé et du Fonds mondial de lutte contre le sida, la tuberculose et le paludisme.

Mme Sahakyan Vetter possède une vaste expérience dans le domaine du développement international et de la coopération, tant au niveau du pays qu’au siège, avec une orientation sur l’engagement et la gestion des partenariats stratégiques dans les domaines de la démocratie locale, de la bonne gouvernance, des droits de l’homme, de l’infrastructure, de l’éducation et de la santé. Son portefeuille de travail comprend des programmes dans les Balkans occidentaux, les pays du partenariat oriental, l’Asie centrale, l’Asie du Sud et de l’Ouest, et l’Afrique.

De nationalité canadienne et arménienne, Mme Sahakyan Vetter est titulaire d’une maîtrise en administration des affaires de l’Université d’Ottawa (Canada) et d’une maîtrise en politique éducative, recherche et administration de l’Université du Massachusetts, Amherst (États-Unis). Elle détient également une certification en gestion de troisième cycle de l’Université Stanford (États-Unis).

Irina Sahakyan Vetter

Nel ruolo di Responsabile delle Partnership, Irina Sahakyan Vetter guida l’operato del Congresso delle Autorità Locali e Regionali del Consiglio d’Europa nello sviluppo di partnership e relazioni istituzionali con le istituzioni dell’Unione Europea, le associazioni europee delle autorità locali e regionali, organizzazioni multilaterali come le Nazioni Unite e gli Stati non membri del Consiglio d’Europa.

Prima di entrare a far parte del Congresso, la signora Sahakyan Vetter ha ricoperto la carica di Direttore Paese per l’Ucraina, la Repubblica di Moldova e la Bielorussia presso l’Ufficio dei Servizi dei Progetti delle Nazioni Unite e di Vice Capo dell’Ufficio del Consiglio d’Europa a Belgrado. Prima di unirsi al Consiglio d’Europa, la sua carriera si è svolta nel servizio pubblico canadese, preceduta da esperienze presso l’Organizzazione Mondiale della Sanità e il Fondo Globale per la Lotta contro l’AIDS, la tubercolosi e la malaria.

La signora Sahakyan Vetter vanta una vasta esperienza nello sviluppo internazionale e nella cooperazione, sia a livello nazionale che centrale, con un focus sull’coinvolgimento e la gestione di partnership strategiche nei settori della democrazia locale, buon governo, diritti umani, infrastrutture, istruzione e salute. Il suo portfolio di attività include programmi nei Balcani occidentali, nei paesi del Partenariato orientale, in Asia centrale, Asia meridionale e occidentale e Africa.

Dotata della doppia cittadinanza canadese e armena, la signora Sahakyan Vetter possiede una laurea magistrale in Amministrazione Aziendale presso l’Università di Ottawa (Canada) e una laurea magistrale in Politiche Educativa, Ricerca e Amministrazione presso l’Università del Massachusetts, Amherst (USA). Detiene anche una certificazione post-laurea in gestione presso l’Università di Stanford (USA).

Maddalena Alberti

Maddalena Alberti is ALDA’s Governing Board Member since 2024. She is the Director of the Association Ambasciata della Democrazia Locale a Zavidovici, based in Brescia, Italy. Maddalena has worked for several Italian municipalities as an expert in migration, designing services, processes and building multi-stakeholder relationships with migrant citizens, as well as promoting inclusion processes and dialogue between local authorities, institutions, and citizens with a migratory background. Through her work with ADL Zavidovici, she specialised in material housing and legal assistance services, orientation and labor integration. Since 2021, she has been part of the Advisory Board of ALDA for the Migration Thematic Hub.

Maria Eugènia Gay Rosell

Maria Eugènia Gay Rosell is member of the Governing Board, representing Barcelona Provincial Council, member of ALDA since February 2024.

Within the Barcelona Provincial County she holds the following positions:

• Sixth Vice-President
• Deputy Delegate for International Relations and Agenda 2030
• Member of the Governing Board and the Executive Committee

Mario Žuliček

Mario Žuliček è membro del Consiglio di amministrazione di ALDA dal 2024. È consulente dell’Associazione delle città della Repubblica di Croazia, con sede a Zagabria, Croazia. Mario ha conseguito un dottorato di ricerca sul tema degli elementi di comunicazione che influenzano positivamente la volontà di cooperazione delle persone, contribuendo così a motivare i cittadini a partecipare ai processi decisionali. È attivo nell’attuazione di vari processi partecipativi a livello locale, nazionale e internazionale. Coordina il programma di tutoraggio del bilancio partecipativo per le città croate e il sistema di certificazione per le città croate nel campo delle politiche giovanili. È un educatore per i membri dei consigli giovanili locali e un mentore nel più grande progetto europeo per i giovani – Europe Goes Local.

Mario Žuliček

Mario Žuliček est membre du conseil d’administration de l’ALDA depuis 2024. Il est conseiller auprès de l’Association des villes de la République de Croatie, basée à Zagreb, en Croatie. Mario est titulaire d’un doctorat sur les éléments de communication qui influencent positivement la volonté des gens de coopérer, ce qui contribue en fin de compte à motiver les citoyens à s’impliquer dans les processus décisionnels. Il est actif dans la mise en œuvre de divers processus participatifs aux niveaux local, national et international. Il supervise le programme de budgétisation participative pour les villes croates et le système de certification pour les villes croates dans le domaine des politiques de la jeunesse. Il est éducateur pour les membres des conseils locaux de la jeunesse et mentor dans le cadre du plus grand projet européen pour la jeunesse – Europe Goes Local.

Marta Sys

Marta Sys is a member of the Board of the Merkury Foundation located in Lower Silesia Region of Poland since 2010. She was responsible for applying for sources,  implementation of social projects aimed on labour market, youth and building civil society as well as international cooperation. She is involved in many actions on local and regional level  dedicated to civil society building eg Lower Silesia Youth Forum (4 editions), Lower Silesian Citizens Congress (5 editions). On local level, Marta is involved in NGO’s fairs (5 editions) as well as events dedicated to volunteering, such as „ Power of Help” (2 editions). She is also involved in the process of building the social economy in Poland as coordinator of innovative project financed by EU initiative EQUAL called „Muflon Partnership”. Marta is a lawyer and career counselor and member of the Board of ALDA since March 2023 as well.

Marta Sys

Marta Sys est membre du conseil d’administration de la Fondation Merkury située en Basse-Silésie en Pologne depuis 2010. Elle était responsable de la demande de sources, de la mise en œuvre de projets sociaux visant le marché du travail, la jeunesse et la construction de la société civile ainsi que la coopération internationale. Elle est impliquée dans de nombreuses actions au niveau local et régional dédiées à la construction de la société civile, par exemple Lower Silesia Youth Forum (4 éditions), Lower Silesian Citizens Congress (5 éditions). Au niveau local, Marta participe à des foires d’ONG (5 éditions) ainsi qu’à des événements dédiés au bénévolat, tels que Power of Help » (2 éditions). Elle est également impliquée dans le processus de construction de l’économie sociale en Pologne en tant que coordinatrice d’un projet innovant financé par l’initiative européenne EQUAL appelée Muflon Partnership ». Marta est avocate et conseillère de carrière et membre du conseil d’administration d’ALDA depuis mars 2023.

Marta Sys

Marta Sys è membro del Consiglio di Amministrazione della Fondazione Merkury con sede nella Bassa Slesia in Polonia dal 2010. È stata responsabile per le fonti, l’attuazione di progetti sociali volti al mercato del lavoro, la gioventù e la costruzione della società civile, nonché la cooperazione internazionale. È coinvolta in molte azioni a livello locale e regionale dedicate alla costruzione della società civile, come il Lower Silesia Youth Forum (4 edizioni), il Lower Silesian Citizens Congress (5 edizioni). A livello locale, Marta è coinvolta nelle fiere delle ONG (5 edizioni) così come in eventi dedicati al volontariato, come “Power of Help” (2 edizioni). È anche impegnata nel processo di costruzione dell’economia sociale in Polonia come coordinatrice di un progetto innovativo finanziato dall’iniziativa UE EQUAL chiamato “Muflon Partnership”. Marta è avvocato e consulente di carriera e membro del consiglio di amministrazione di ALDA dal marzo 2023.

Maurizio Camin

Maurizio Camin est à son troisième mandat au Conseil d’Administration de l’ALDA, représentant l’Associazione Trentino per i Balcani, Italie. Il a été élu Vice-Président de l’ALDA en 2024.
Il possède plus de 10 ans d’expérience dans le domaine de la Coopération Internationale en tant que coordinateur de l’Association “Trentino con i Balcani”, qui intervient principalement au Kosovo, en Serbie, en Bosnie et en Albanie, sous le mandat de la Province autonome de Trente.
Récemment, Maurizio Camin a été membre du Conseil de l’ALDA, où il a cherché à représenter les enjeux de la région des Balkans, tout en veillant également aux besoins d’autres territoires. Au cours de la dernière période, Maurizio Camin a été membre du conseil d’administration de l’ALDA, où il a essayé de représenter les questions de la région des Balkans, tout en veillant aux besoins d’autres territoires.
Il pense que cette question est vraiment importante dans une période aussi difficile et pleine de chagrin que celle que nous vivons actuellement et il est profondément convaincu de la nécessité de continuer à travailler pour briser les barrières, les attitudes autoréférentielles et s’engager à construire des espaces de dialogue et de participation entre les territoires, les personnes, les institutions et les communautés en créant un réseau de connaissances et de développement par le biais d’actions concrètes et partagées.
Il croit également en l’importance de créer des relations capables d’impliquer les communautés et les citoyens, ce qui est l’essence même de la coopération internationale.

Maurizio Camin

Maurizio Camin è al suo terzo mandato nel Consiglio di Amministrazione di ALDA, rappresentando l’Associazione Trentino per i Balcani, Italia. È stato eletto Vicepresidente di ALDA nel 2024.
Ha più di 10 anni di esperienza nel campo della Cooperazione Internazionale come coordinatore dell’Associazione “Trentino con i Balcani”, che opera principalmente in Kosovo, Serbia, Bosnia e Albania su mandato della Provincia Autonoma di Trento.
Negli ultimi anni, Maurizio Camin è stato membro del Consiglio di ALDA, dove ha cercato di rappresentare le problematiche della Regione Balcanica, prestando attenzione anche alle esigenze di altri territori. Grazie a questa esperienza ha potuto vedere quanto ALDA e le Agenzie per la Democrazia Locale abbiano effettivamente fatto e stiano ancora facendo sul campo per promuovere la partecipazione a livello locale.
Ritiene che questo problema sia veramente importante in un momento così difficile e pieno di dolore come il presente e profondamente convinto della necessità di continuare a lavorare per rompere le barriere e le barriere, atteggiamenti autoreferenziali impegnati a costruire spazi di dialogo e partecipazione tra territori, persone, istituzioni e comunità creando rete di conoscenze e sviluppo attraverso azioni concrete e condivise.
Crede anche nell’importanza di creare relazioni capaci di coinvolgere le comunità e i cittadini, che è l’essenza della Cooperazione Internazionale.

Nataša Vučković

Nataša Vučković est actuellement la présidente de l’ALDA, élue lors du festival et de l’assemblée générale de l’ALDA 2024 qui se sont déroulés à Barcelone, en Espagne. Nataša a rejoint le conseil d’administration de l’ALDA en 2020 et est devenue vice-présidente de l’association en 2023. Elle représente le Center for Democracy Foundation (CDF), en Serbie.
Depuis 1994, elle travaille à la tête du CDF en tant que fondatrice, secrétaire générale et directrice exécutive. Elle a une grande expérience de la gestion globale des organisations à but non lucratif. Elle possède une grande expérience en matière de planification financière, de collecte de fonds et de coopération avec les principaux donateurs de l’organisation, mais aussi de conception/mise en œuvre et d’évaluation de projets.
Les sujets qui l’intéressent le plus sont la démocratie, l’État de droit et les droits fondamentaux, l’intégration européenne et les valeurs européennes, les droits de l’homme et les droits socio-économiques. Mme Vučković représente le CDF à la Convention nationale de l’UE (CNUE) en tant que coordinatrice du groupe de travail pour les chapitres 2 et 19 (migration des travailleurs et emploi et politique sociale).
Elle a acquis une longue expérience dans le domaine gouvernemental et réglementaire, depuis qu’elle est membre du Parlement national de la République de Serbie, ainsi que membre de la commission de l’intégration européenne, de la commission judiciaire et de la commission des affaires étrangères. En outre, elle a été présidente de la commission de l’intégration européenne.
Nataša Vučković a également été membre de l’Assemblée parlementaire du Conseil de l’Europe (APCE) à Strasbourg, en France, pour la Turquie. Elle a publié des articles et des analyses et a donné des conférences et des formations dans diverses institutions et organisations, notamment à l’École régionale d’administration publique (ReSPA), en particulier dans le domaine de l’intégration des Balkans occidentaux dans l’UE, de l’État de droit, des droits de l’homme, des procédures parlementaires, ainsi que de la gestion des organisations à but non lucratif.

Nataša Vučković

Nataša Vučković è attualmente il Presidente di ALDA, eletto durante il Festival e l’Assemblea Generale ALDA 2024 che si sono svolti a Barcellona, in Spagna. Nataša è entrata a far parte del consiglio direttivo di ALDA nel 2020 ed è diventata vicepresidente dell’associazione nel 2023. Rappresenta la Fondazione Centro per la democrazia (CDF), Serbia.
Dal 1994 lavora come head position presso la CDF – Fondatrice, Segretaria Generale e Direttore Esecutivo. Ha una grande esperienza nella gestione generale in organizzazioni non-profit. Ha una grande esperienza nella pianificazione finanziaria, nella raccolta di fondi e nella cooperazione con donatori chiave per l’organizzazione, ma anche per la progettazione/ implementazione e la valutazione dei progetti.
Gli argomenti che la interessano maggiormente sono la democrazia, lo Stato di diritto e i diritti fondamentali, l’integrazione europea e i valori europei, i diritti umani e i diritti socioeconomici. Vučković rappresenta la CDF nella Convenzione nazionale dell’UE (NCEU) come coordinatore del gruppo di lavoro per i capitoli 2 e 19 (migrazione dei lavoratori e occupazione e politica sociale).
Ha una lunga esperienza nel settore governativo e normativo, da quando è stata membro del Parlamento nazionale, della Repubblica di Serbia, nonché membro della commissione per l’integrazione europea, commissione per la giustizia, commissione per gli affari esteri. Inoltre, era presidente della commissione per l’integrazione europea.
Nataša Vučković è stata anche membro dell’Assemblea parlamentare del Consiglio d’Europa (PACE) a Strasburgo, Francia per la Turchia. Ha pubblicato articoli e analisi e ha tenuto conferenze e corsi di formazione presso varie istituzioni e organizzazioni, tra cui la Scuola regionale per la pubblica amministrazione (ReSPA), in particolare nel campo dell’integrazione europea dei Balcani occidentali, dello stato di diritto, dei diritti umani, procedure parlamentari, nonché nella gestione senza scopo di lucro.

Oriano Otočan

Après avoir conclu un troisième mandat en tant que président de l’ALDA, Oriano Otočan est devenu trésorier de l’Association lors de l’Assemblée générale de l’ALDA 2024. Il représente la région d’Istrie, en Croatie, depuis 2016. Depuis 2005, il a d’abord été membre du gouvernement régional, puis directeur du département chargé de la coopération internationale et de l’intégration européenne dans la région d’Istrie. Ses fonctions comprenaient les activités de coopération interrégionale bilatérale et multilatérale, la coordination des programmes et projets de l’UE, le développement des ressources humaines et l’information des citoyens sur les processus d’intégration européenne.
Grâce à son expérience de travail dans une région qui a atteint un niveau enviable de tolérance et de respect des droits des minorités, à son expérience du développement local, de la coopération interrégionale, du travail des organisations internationales, à sa connaissance du processus d’intégration européenne et à sa connaissance de la réalité politique actuelle de l’Europe du Sud-Est, il contribue activement au développement de l’AADL en tant qu’organisation européenne exceptionnelle et unique qui, dans son travail, implique les individus, les autorités publiques locales et régionales et la société civile. De 2014 à 2019, il a travaillé au Parlement européen en tant que conseiller politique et chef de bureau d’un député européen.
En 2014, il a reçu le titre d’Officier de l’Ordre de l’étoile d’Italie, décerné par le président de la République italienne pour l’attention particulière et l’activité soutenue dont il a fait preuve dans le développement de bonnes relations et d’une coopération importante.

Oriano Otočan

Dopo aver concluso il terzo mandato come Presidente di ALDA, Oriano Otočan è diventato tesoriere dell’Associazione durante l’Assemblea generale di ALDA 2024. Dal 2016 rappresenta la Regione Istria, in Croazia. Dal 2005 è stato prima membro del governo regionale e poi direttore del dipartimento incaricato della cooperazione internazionale e dell’integrazione europea nella regione istriana. I suoi compiti comprendevano le attività di cooperazione interregionale bilaterale e multilaterale, il coordinamento dei programmi e dei progetti dell’UE, lo sviluppo delle risorse umane e l’informazione dei cittadini sui processi di euro-integrazione.
Grazie alla sua esperienza di lavoro in una regione che ha raggiunto un livello invidiabile di tolleranza e rispetto dei diritti delle minoranze, esperienza nello sviluppo locale, cooperazione interregionale, lavoro delle organizzazioni internazionali, la conoscenza del processo di euro-integrazione e la sua conoscenza dell’attuale realtà politica dell’Europa sudorientale contribuiscono attivamente all’ulteriore sviluppo di ALDA come organizzazione europea eccezionale e unica che, nel suo lavoro, coinvolge i singoli, gli enti pubblici locali e regionali e la società civile. Dal 2014 al 2019 ha lavorato al Parlamento europeo come consulente politico e capo dell’ufficio dei deputati europei.
Nel 2014 gli è stato conferito l’Ufficiale dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia, assegnato dal Presidente della Repubblica Italiana per la particolare attenzione e la forte attività nello sviluppo di buoni rapporti e di importanti collaborazioni.

Roger Lawrence

Roger Lawrence est le Vice-Président d’ALDA et membre du Conseil d’Administration en tant que membre individuel du Royaume-Uni, représentant le Conseil Municipal de Wolverhampton. Jusqu’en 2024, il a été Trésorier de l’Association.
En effet, Roger Lawrence a dirigé le Conseil Municipal de Wolverhampton de 2002 à 2019, a été désigné Conseil de l’année 2017 (MJ) et Leader de Conseil de l’année 2018 (LGIU). M. Lawrence reste un conseiller élu, avec des rôles régionaux pour les transports et les questions d’asile et de migration. Il est également directeur non exécutif de Birmingham Airport Holdings. Roger est titulaire d’un doctorat de l’université de Bristol en politique régionale européenne (relations transfrontalières en Europe centrale et orientale).
M. Lawrence soutient l’ALDA et en est le trésorier depuis 2008. Il ressent fortement le besoin de soutenir notre leadership dynamique et résilient et son bilan d’innovation, comme le montrent ALDA+ et ALDA Med, tout en ne négligeant pas notre mission originale dans les Balkans occidentaux et le Partenariat oriental. Sa participation à ALDA repose sur cette vision d’une UE forte collaborant avec nos voisins et renforçant les capacités à la fois des gouvernements locaux et de la société civile. Il soutient également l’engagement de l’ALDA en faveur des objectifs de développement durable.

Roger Lawrence

Roger Lawrence è il Vicepresidente di ALDA e membro del Consiglio di Amministrazione come membro individuale del Regno Unito, rappresentando il Wolverhampton City Council. Fino al 2024 è stato il Tesoriere dell’Associazione.
In effetti, Roger Lawrence ha guidato il Wolverhampton City Council dal 2002 al 2019, ottenendo il riconoscimento di “Consiglio dell’anno 2017” (MJ) e “Leader del Consiglio dell’anno 2018” (LGIU). Lawrence rimane un consigliere eletto con ruoli regionali per i trasporti e le questioni di asilo/ migrazione. È anche direttore non esecutivo della Birmingham Airport Holdings. Roger ha conseguito un dottorato presso l’Università di Bristol in politica regionale europea (relazioni transfrontaliere nel l’Europa centrale e orientale).
Lawrence sostiene ALDA e agisce come tesoriere dal 2008. Ha una forte convinzione della necessità di sostenere la nostra leadership vivace e resiliente e il suo record di innovazione, come dimostrato da ALDA+ e ALDA Med, senza trascurare la nostra missione originale nei Balcani occidentali e nel Partenariato orientale.
La sua partecipazione in ALDA si basa su questa visione di una forte UE che collabora con i nostri vicini e costruisce le capacità sia dei governi locali che della società civile. Sostiene inoltre l’impegno di ALDA per lo sviluppo sostenibile.

Thibaut Guignard

Thibaut Guignard is a member of the Governing Board of ALDA. He is Mayor of Plœuc-L’Hermitage, a rural new commune since 2014, Thibaut Guignard, a 42-year-old Breton elected official, is committed to supporting rural areas and Europe.

Endowed with expertise in rural development, European fund management, and the implementation of projects dedicated to local territories, Thibaut Guignard presides over Leader France, the national federation of rural territories engaged in the European rural development program Leader.

Since January 1, 2023, Thibaut Guignard has been presiding over ELARD, the European Leader Association for Rural Development. ELARD is a European association that represents nearly 2,600 territories in 29 countries, including those in the vicinity of the European Union, which have adopted and are implementing the LEADER methodology for local development by local actors.

Driven by his European convictions and a desire to promote the interests of European rural areas, Thibaut Guignard is dedicated to developing decentralized cooperation with Central and Eastern Europe. In this capacity, he leads the France-Poland working group within the French Association of Councils, Communes, and Regions of Europe (AFCCRE).

With a dynamic and European vision of rural areas, the Breton elected official also co-chairs the European Commission of the French Mayors’ Association and serves as an alternate member of the European Committee of the Regions.

Since March 2, 2021, Thibaut Guignard has presided over the French Delegation of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe (CPLRE).

Thibaut Guignard

Thibaut Guignard is a member of the Governing Board of ALDA. He is Mayor of Plœuc-L’Hermitage, a rural new commune since 2014, Thibaut Guignard, a 42-year-old Breton elected official, is committed to supporting rural areas and Europe.

Doté d’une expertise en développement rural, gestion de fonds européens et conduite de projets dédiés aux territoires, Thibaut Guignard préside Leader France, fédération nationale des territoires ruraux engagés dans le programme européen de développement rural Leader.

Depuis le 1er janvier 2023, Thibaut Guignard préside ELARD, European Leader Association for Rural Development. ELARD est une association européenne qui représente près de 2600 territoires de 29 pays, y compris de pays du voisinage de l’Union européenne, qui ont adopté et mettent en œuvre la méthodologie LEADER du développement local par les acteurs locaux.

Porté par ses convictions européennes et souhaitant promouvoir l’intérêt des territoires ruraux européens, Thibaut Guignard a à cœur de développer la coopération décentralisée avec l’Europe Centrale et Orientale. A ce titre, il anime au sein de l’Association Française du Conseil, des Communes et des Régions d’Europe (AFCCRE) le groupe de travail France – Pologne.

Fort d’une vision dynamique et européenne des ruralités, l’élu breton est également coprésident de la commission Europe de l’Association des Maires de France et membre suppléant du Comité Européen des Régions.

Depuis le 02 mars 2021, Thibaut Guignard préside la Délégation Française du Congrès des Pouvoirs locaux et Régionaux du Conseil de l’Europe (CPLRE).

Thibaut Guignard

Thibaut Guignard è un membro del consiglio direttivo di ALDA. Dal 2014 è Sindaco di Plœuc-L’Hermitage, un comune rurale in Francia. Thibaut Guignard, 42 anni, funzionario bretone, si impegna a sostenere le aree rurali e l’Europa.

Con competenze nello sviluppo rurale, nella gestione dei fondi europei e nella realizzazione di progetti dedicati ai territori, Thibaut Guignard presiede Leader France, la federazione nazionale dei territori rurali impegnati nel programma europeo di sviluppo rurale Leader.

Dal 1º gennaio 2023, Thibaut Guignard presiede ELARD, l’European Leader Association for Rural Development. ELARD è un’associazione europea che rappresenta circa 2600 territori di 29 paesi, compresi quelli dei paesi limitrofi all’Unione europea, che hanno adottato e attuano la metodologia LEADER per lo sviluppo locale attraverso gli attori locali.

Guidato dalle sue convinzioni europee e desideroso di promuovere l’interesse delle zone rurali europee, Thibaut Guignard si impegna attivamente nello sviluppo della cooperazione decentralizzata con l’Europa centrale e orientale. A tal fine, coordina il gruppo di lavoro Francia – Polonia all’interno dell’Association Française du Conseil, des Communes et des Régions d’Europe (AFCCRE).

Con una visione dinamica ed europea delle zone rurali, il rappresentante bretone è anche co-presidente della commissione Europa dell’Association des Maires de France e membro supplente del Comitato delle Regioni dell’Unione Europea.

Dal 2 marzo 2021, Thibaut Guignard presiede la Delegazione Francese del Congresso delle Autorità Locali e Regionali del Consiglio d’Europa (CPLRE).

Vadym Boichenko

Vadym Boichenko is Observing member of the ALDA Governing Board.

He is Head of the Section for the Development of De-Occupied and Temporarily Occupied Municipalities of the Association of Ukrainian Cities (AUC), and Mayor of Mariupol.
In 2015 Vadym Boichenko was elected as Mayor of Mariupol.
In 2020, was re-elected for the second term and his party “Block of Vadym Boichenko” won the largest number of votes in the local council.
During his time in office, Mariupol became one of the most rapidly growing cities in Ukraine.
After the outbreak of the full-scale war and the occupation of the city, Vadym Boichenko organised the work of the Mariupol City Council in evacuation.
Currently, Mayor and the Mariupol City Council are focusing their efforts on supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine and evacuated residents of the city.
During the war, at the initiative of Vadym Boichenko, the first social housing for Mariupol residents in Ukraine and the IMariupol support network for displaced persons were created. The IMariupol initiative operates in 21 cities across Ukraine, has 35 support centres and continues to grow.
One of the main areas of Vadym Boichenko’s efforts is planning the reconstruction of the city. Mariupol was the first to start developing the “Mariupol Reborn” city revival plan – the largest city reconstruction plan since the Second World War. The city shares the developed concept and experience with other municipalities that suffered from russian aggression and need to be restored.
As a Head of the Section for the development of de-occupied and temporarily occupied municipalities of the Association of Ukrainian Cities, Vadym Boichenko, together with mayors of frontline and temporarily occupied municipalities in Ukraine, develops joint projects, measures and proposals aimed to support the residents of the hot-spot territories by ensuring the continuous provision of vital services. The Section is also working on developing plans for the recovery of the frontline municipalities after the end of hostilities.

Ahmet Allouch

Ahmed works as an advisor at the Tunisian National Constituent Assembly. Having been active in civil society through many NGOs, Ahmed is currently thevice-president andproject manager at “Youth Without Borders,” a Tunis based NGO aiming to supportyouth engagement in society. Ahmed is a specialist in the youth field with a focus on sports management. He also is a national and international election observer and election observer trainer.

Ahmet Allouch

Ahmed travaille comme conseiller à l’Assemblée nationale constituante tunisienne. Après avoir été actif dans la société civile par le biais de nombreuses ONG, Ahmed est actuellement vice-président et chef de projet de “Jeunesse sans frontières”, une ONG basée à Tunis qui vise à soutenir l’engagement des jeunes dans la société. Ahmed est un spécialiste du domaine de la jeunesse et plus particulièrement de la gestion du sport. Il est également observateur électoral national et international et formateur d’observateurs électoraux.

Ahmet Allouch

Ahmed lavora come consulente presso l’Assemblea nazionale costituente tunisina. Dopo essere stato attivo nella società civile attraverso numerose ONG, Ahmed è attualmente vicepresidente e project manager di “Youth Without Borders”, una ONG con sede a Tunisi che mira a sostenere l’impegno dei giovani nella società. Ahmed è uno specialista nel settore giovanile con particolare attenzione alla gestione dello sport. È anche osservatore elettorale nazionale e internazionale e formatore di osservatori elettorali.

Elif Avci

Participatory processes and Youth Engagement Advisor at the Istanbul Development Agency, will cooperate with the Association for the activities carried out in Türkiye. Elif Avcı holds 3 master’s degrees in Human Rights Law, Political Marketing, and Peace, Resilience, and Social Justice. She started her career as psychologist at TOÇEV and later worked as a Social Policy Specialist at Şişli Municipality. She served as Secretary General at Şişli City Council. After completing a Rotary Peace Fellowship, she joined the social policy team for the Istanbul Mayoral candidacy campaign. She worked in Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality as Social & Cultural Policy Coordinator and NDI Turkey as Program Manager. Avcı co-founded and chairs Local Monitoring Research and Implementation (YERELİZ) and currently advises the Istanbul Planning Agency on participatory policies and youth engagement. Her work reflects a strong dedication to inclusive cities and rights-based policies in collaboration with various civil society organisations.

Elif Avci

Conseiller en processus participatifs et en engagement des jeunes à l’Agence de développement d’Istanbul, coopérera avec l’association pour les activités menées en Turquie. Elif Avcı est titulaire de trois masters en droit des droits de l’homme, en marketing politique et en paix, résilience et justice sociale. Elle a commencé sa carrière en tant que psychologue à TOÇEV et a ensuite travaillé comme spécialiste de la politique sociale à la municipalité de Şişli. Elle a été secrétaire générale du conseil municipal de Şişli. Après avoir obtenu une bourse du Rotary pour la paix, elle a rejoint l’équipe chargée de la politique sociale pour la campagne de candidature au poste de maire d’Istanbul. Elle a travaillé pour la municipalité métropolitaine d’Istanbul en tant que coordinatrice de la politique sociale et culturelle et pour le NDI Turquie en tant que gestionnaire de programme. Avcı a cofondé et préside Local Monitoring Research and Implementation (YERELİZ) et conseille actuellement l’Agence de planification d’Istanbul sur les politiques participatives et l’engagement des jeunes. Son travail témoigne d’un engagement fort en faveur des villes inclusives et des politiques fondées sur les droits, en collaboration avec diverses organisations de la société civile.

Elif Avci

Consulente per i processi partecipativi e il coinvolgimento dei giovani presso l’Agenzia di sviluppo di Istanbul, collaborerà con l’Associazione per le attività svolte in Turchia. Elif Avcı ha conseguito 3 master in Diritto dei diritti umani, Marketing politico e Pace, resilienza e giustizia sociale. Ha iniziato la sua carriera come psicologa presso TOÇEV e successivamente ha lavorato come specialista di politiche sociali presso il Comune di Şişli. È stata Segretario generale del Consiglio comunale di Şişli. Dopo aver completato una borsa di studio della pace della Fondazione Rotary, è entrata a far parte della squadra di politica sociale per la campagna di candidatura a sindaco di Istanbul. Ha lavorato presso la municipalità metropolitana di Istanbul come coordinatore delle politiche sociali e culturali e presso NDI Turchia come responsabile di programma. Avcı ha co-fondato e presiede Local Monitoring Research and Implementation (YERELİZ) e attualmente fornisce consulenza all’Agenzia di pianificazione di Istanbul sulle politiche partecipative e l’impegno dei giovani. Il suo lavoro riflette una forte dedizione alle città inclusive e alle politiche basate sui diritti, in collaborazione con diverse organizzazioni della società civile.

Ibrahim Ndagijimana

With over 15 years of experience in the area of Governance, Leadership, Peace and Conflict transformation, Political studies and decentralisation, Ibrahim Ndagijimana exercised high level responsibilities in the management of local government and worked as a coach for Districts organisational performance under Rwanda Governance Board in the framework of the Rwanda Decentralisation Support Program, supported by the Belgian Technical Cooperation/BTC/ENABEL).

He has a Master’s degree in Public Administration and Management, Master’s degree in Peace and Conflict transformation together with other relevant trainings and he possesses an excellent proficiency in Kinyarwanda, English, French and Swahili.

Ibrahim Ndagijimana

Avec plus de 15 ans d’expérience dans le domaine de la gouvernance, du leadership, de la transformation de la paix et des conflits, des études politiques et de la décentralisation, Ibrahim Ndagijimana a exercé des responsabilités de haut niveau dans la gestion du gouvernement local et a travaillé comme coach pour la performance organisationnelle des districts sous l’égide du Rwanda Governance Board dans le cadre du programme d’appui à la décentralisation au Rwanda soutenu par la Coopération technique belge (CTB/ENABEL).

Il possède un Master en Administration Publique et Gestion, un Master en Transformation des Conflits et Paix ainsi que d’autres formations pertinentes, et il maîtrise parfaitement le kinyarwanda, l’anglais, le français et le swahili.

Ibrahim Ndagijimana

Con oltre 15 anni di esperienza nel campo della governance, della leadership, della pace e della trasformazione dei conflitti, degli studi politici e del decentramento, Ibrahim Ndagijimana ha esercitato responsabilità di alto livello nella gestione del governo locale e ha lavorato come coach per le prestazioni organizzative dei distretti nell’ambito del Rwanda Governance Board nel quadro del Rwanda Decentralisation Support Program, sostenuto dalla Cooperazione Tecnica Belga/BTC/ENABEL).

Ha conseguito un Master in Pubblica Amministrazione e Management, un Master in Pace e Trasformazione dei Conflitti insieme ad altre formazioni pertinenti e possiede un’ottima conoscenza del Kinyarwanda, dell’inglese, del francese e dello swahili.

Kirsi Verkka

Kirsi Verkka is currently working as a participatory budgeting development manager for the City of Helsinki. She believes that renewing democratic processes, harnessing collective intelligence and deliberation are key aspects towards more democratic and sustainable societies. Her key areas of expertise are participatory democracy, digital participation and project management. 

Kirsi’s background is in the field of education, with a focus on sustainable development, youth participation, teacher training and curriculum development. Her educational background has equipped her with a systemic approach to democracy innovation and citizen participation. She brings a wealth of experience in utilising various development methods, including network management, service design, experimentation, and co-creation.

Kirsi excels in conceptualisation, communication, and marketing of development work, ensuring effective dissemination of ideas and engaging stakeholders in the process. With a focus on empowering individuals and communities, she aims to drive positive change through collaborative efforts and meaningful engagement.

Kirsi Verkka

Kirsi Verkka travaille actuellement comme responsable du développement du budget participatif pour la ville d’Helsinki. Elle est convaincue que le renouvellement des processus démocratiques, l’exploitation de l’intelligence collective et la délibération sont des éléments clés pour l’avènement de sociétés plus démocratiques et durables. Ses principaux domaines d’expertise sont la démocratie participative, la participation numérique et la gestion de projets.

Kirsi a travaillé dans le domaine de l’éducation, en particulier sur le développement durable, la participation des jeunes, la formation des enseignants et l’élaboration des programmes d’études. Sa formation lui a permis d’acquérir une approche systémique de l’innovation démocratique et de la participation des citoyens. Elle apporte une grande expérience dans l’utilisation de diverses méthodes de développement, y compris la gestion de réseau, la conception de services, l’expérimentation et la co-création.

Kirsi excelle dans la conceptualisation, la communication et la commercialisation du travail de développement, assurant une diffusion efficace des idées et engageant les parties prenantes dans le processus. En mettant l’accent sur l’autonomisation des individus et des communautés, elle vise à susciter des changements positifs par le biais d’efforts de collaboration et d’un engagement significatif.

Kirsi Verkka

Kirsi Verkka lavora attualmente come responsabile dello sviluppo del bilancio partecipativo per la città di Helsinki. Ritiene che il rinnovamento dei processi democratici, l’utilizzo dell’intelligenza collettiva e la riflessione siano aspetti chiave verso società più democratiche e sostenibili. Le sue principali aree di competenza sono la democrazia partecipativa, la partecipazione digitale e la gestione dei progetti.

Il background di Kirsi è nel campo dell’istruzione, con particolare attenzione allo sviluppo sostenibile, alla partecipazione dei giovani, alla formazione degli insegnanti e allo sviluppo dei curriculum. Il suo background educativo l’ha dotata di un approccio sistemico all’innovazione della democrazia e alla partecipazione dei cittadini. Apporta una vasta esperienza nell’utilizzo di vari metodi di sviluppo, tra cui la gestione della rete, la progettazione dei servizi, la sperimentazione e la co-creazione.

Kirsi eccelle nella concettualizzazione, comunicazione e marketing del lavoro di sviluppo, garantendo un’efficace diffusione delle idee e coinvolgendo le parti interessate nel processo. Con un focus sulla responsabilizzazione degli individui e delle comunità, mira a guidare un cambiamento positivo attraverso sforzi collaborativi e un impegno significativo.

Maite Arrondo

Maite Arrondo is an expert on innovation in housing policies. Nowadays she works for the `Housing and Renovation Institute of Barcelona Municipality´ where she supports the international social and affordable housing agenda through international networks, events organisation such as the European Housing Research Conference or the International Social Housing Festival and EU projects. Currently, she is the coordinator of the “Network of Cities for Collaborative Housing” (NETCO) on behalf of Barcelona Council. Besides, she also collaborates with HOGARSÍ Foundation, where she supports the international agenda stakeholders like the UN Homelessness Working Group and at the European Housing First Hub among others.

A passionate advocate of the interplay between homelessness and housing policies, she has expertise in gender mainstreaming and human rights based approach into public policies. She has wide experience working as urban expert in EU projects and programmes, and has collaborated with the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Adequate Housing, European Research Centre or the European Federation of Organisations to End Homelessness among others. At the end of the day, she is the proud mum of a little girl and finds great joy in live music, yoga and cycling, and traveling.

Maite Arrondo

Maite Arrondo est une experte de l’innovation dans les politiques de logement. Elle travaille actuellement pour l’Institut du logement et de la rénovation de la municipalité de Barcelone, où elle soutient l’agenda international du logement social et abordable par le biais de réseaux internationaux, de l’organisation d’événements tels que la Conférence européenne sur la recherche en matière de logement ou le Festival international du logement social, ainsi que de projets de l’UE. Elle est actuellement coordinatrice du “Réseau des villes pour le logement collaboratif” (NETCO) pour le compte du Conseil de Barcelone. En outre, elle collabore également avec la Fondation HOGARSÍ, où elle soutient les parties prenantes de l’agenda international, comme le groupe de travail des Nations unies sur le sans-abrisme et le Hub européen pour le logement d’abord, entre autres.

Passionnée par l’interaction entre le sans-abrisme et les politiques de logement, elle possède une expertise en matière d’intégration de la dimension de genre et d’approche fondée sur les droits de l’homme dans les politiques publiques. Elle possède une vaste expérience en tant qu’experte urbaine dans le cadre de projets et de programmes de l’UE et a collaboré avec le rapporteur spécial des Nations unies sur le droit à un logement adéquat, le Centre européen de recherche ou la Fédération européenne des organisations de lutte contre le sans-abrisme, entre autres. En fin de compte, elle est l’heureuse maman d’une petite fille et trouve une grande joie dans la musique live, le yoga, le cyclisme et les voyages.

Maite Arrondo

Maite Arrondo è un’esperta di innovazione nelle politiche abitative. Oggi lavora per il `Housing and Renovation Institute del Comune di Barcellona, dove sostiene l’agenda sociale e abitativa internazionale attraverso reti internazionali, organizzazione di eventi come la European Housing Research Conference o l’International Social Housing Festival e progetti dell’UE. Attualmente è coordinatrice del “Network of Cities for Collaborative Housing” (NETCO) per conto del Consiglio di Barcellona. Inoltre, collabora anche con la Fondazione HOGARSÍ, dove sostiene le parti interessate dell’agenda internazionale come il gruppo di lavoro delle Nazioni Unite per i senzatetto e l’European Housing First Hub, tra gli altri.

Appassionata sostenitrice dell’interazione tra politica dei senzatetto e politica abitativa, ha esperienza nell’integrazione della dimensione di genere e nell’approccio basato sui diritti umani nelle politiche pubbliche. Ha una vasta esperienza di lavoro come esperta urbana in progetti e programmi UE e ha collaborato con il relatore speciale delle Nazioni Unite sul diritto all’alloggio adeguato, il Centro europeo di ricerca o la Federazione europea delle organizzazioni per porre fine ai senzatetto, tra gli altri. Alla fine della giornata, è la mamma orgogliosa di una bambina e trova grande gioia nella musica dal vivo, yoga e ciclismo e viaggi.

Senida Mesi

Senida is an Albanian politician and professor. She served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Albania from 13 September 2017 to 17 January 2019. Now she is a member of parliament. Mesi lectured at the University of Shkodër “Luigj Gurakuqi” until she was elected to Parliament in 2017. In 2015, Mesi was elected a member of the municipal council for Shkodër. During the 2017 parliamentary elections, Mesi ran as a member of the Socialist Party. On 25 June 2017, Mesi was elected a member of the Parliament of Albania for Shkodër. In August 2017, Edi Rama announced that Mesi would be the next deputy prime minister of Albania. Expert on civil society local governance, she will be the point of contact for the Western Balkans area. 

Senida Mesi

Senida est un homme politique et un professeur albanais. Elle a été vice-premier ministre de l’Albanie du 13 septembre 2017 au 17 janvier 2019. Aujourd’hui, elle est membre du Parlement. Mme Mesi a enseigné à l’université de Shkodër “Luigj Gurakuqi” jusqu’à son élection au Parlement en 2017. En 2015, M. Mesi a été élu membre du conseil municipal de Shkodër. Lors des élections législatives de 2017, M. Mesi s’est présenté en tant que membre du Parti socialiste. Le 25 juin 2017, M. Mesi a été élu membre du Parlement albanais pour la circonscription de Shkodër. En août 2017, Edi Rama a annoncé que Mesi serait le prochain vice-premier ministre de l’Albanie. Experte en gouvernance locale de la société civile, elle sera le point de contact pour la région des Balkans occidentaux.

Senida Mesi

Senida è una politica e professoressa albanese. È stata vice primo ministro dell’Albania dal 13 settembre 2017 al 17 gennaio 2019. Ora è membro del Parlamento. Mesi ha insegnato all’Università di Scutari “Luigj Gurakuqi” fino alla sua elezione al Parlamento nel 2017. Nel 2015, Mesi è stata eletta membro del consiglio comunale di Scutari. Alle elezioni parlamentari del 2017, Mesi si è candidata come membro del Partito socialista. Il 25 giugno 2017, Mesi è stato eletta membro del Parlamento dell’Albania per Scutari. Nell’agosto 2017, Edi Rama ha annunciato che Mesi sarebbe stata il prossimo vice primo ministro dell’Albania. Esperta di governance locale della società civile, sarà il punto di contatto per l’area dei Balcani occidentali.

Tamara Ehs

Tamara Ehs is a political scientist and consultant for democratic innovation from Vienna. She works with municipalities, ministries and parties in Austria, Germany and the Centrope region to foster citizens’ participation.
Tamara is the scientific advisor to the State Councillor of the Baden-Württemberg State Government on issues of citizen participation, to the European Capital of Democracy, and a member of the Commission for Dialogue Processes at the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Protection and Innovation. Moreover, she is involved in diverse forms of political education, especially for first-time voters, and taking part in several COST-Actions (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) as her consultancy is based on scientific research.

Tamara Ehs

Tamara Ehs est politologue et consultante en innovation démocratique à Vienne. Elle travaille avec des municipalités, des ministères et des partis en Autriche, en Allemagne et dans la région Centrope pour encourager la participation des citoyens.
Tamara est conseillère scientifique auprès du conseiller d’État du gouvernement du Bade-Wurtemberg sur les questions de participation citoyenne et de la capitale européenne de la démocratie, et membre de la commission des processus de dialogue du ministère fédéral autrichien de la protection du climat et de l’innovation. En outre, elle est impliquée dans diverses formes d’éducation politique, en particulier pour les nouveaux électeurs, et participe à plusieurs actions COST (coopération européenne en science et technologie), car son activité de consultante est basée sur la recherche scientifique.

Tamara Ehs

Tamara Ehs è una politologa e consulente per l’innovazione democratica di Vienna. Collabora con comuni, ministeri e partiti in Austria, Germania e nella regione Centro-Europea per promuovere la partecipazione dei cittadini.
Tamara è consulente scientifico del Consigliere di Stato del Governo del Baden-Württemberg sulle questioni relative alla partecipazione dei cittadini, della Capitale europea della democrazia e membro della Commissione per i processi di dialogo presso il Ministero federale austriaco per la protezione del clima e l’innovazione. Inoltre, è coinvolta in diverse forme di educazione politica, soprattutto per i primi elettori, e partecipa a diverse azioni COST (Cooperazione europea in campo scientifico e tecnologico), poiché la sua consulenza si basa sulla ricerca scientifica.

Antonella Valmorbida

Antonella Valmorbida, Secretary General of ALDA since 1999, has a senior experience in promoting local democracy, empowerment and participation of civil society, and good governance in Europe, in the Balkans, in Eastern Europe, and in the Mediterranean area. She is a European senior consultant on local development with a focus on the implementation of participatory processes for urban regeneration. She manages a network of 300 members mainly composed of local authorities and civil society groups, in over 40 countries in Europe and beyond.
Antonella Valmorbida was President of the European Partnership for Democracy (EPD) and Member of the Advisory Board of Urban Foundation for Sustainable Development, Armenia. After 6 years as President of EPD, she is now part of the Board. She has been Chair of the EPAN working group of CONCORD until 2016, Chair of the Committee on Democracy and Civil Society of the Conference of the INGO of the Council of Europe from 2008 to 2011, and she was the coordinator of the subgroup on local government and public administration reform of the Civil Society Forum for Eastern Partnership. In 2012-13, she was board Member of CIVICUS – the World Alliance for Citizens Participation.
Antonella Valmorbida has an academic career at the university of Padova, Italy, and published two books on the involvement of citizens at the local level to promote democracy as well as various articles. Antonella Valmorbida is a French and Italian native speaker and she is fluent in English and Russian.

An article concerning Civil Society engagement in the European Parliament Elections of 2024, produced by Antonella Valmorbida, was published on the Civil Society Organisations’ Bulletin (December issue) of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), accessible here.

Antonella Valmorbida

Antonella Valmorbida, Secrétaire Générale de l’ALDA depuis 1999, possède une vaste expérience dans la promotion de la démocratie locale, l’autonomisation et la participation de la société civile, ainsi que la bonne gouvernance en Europe, dans les Balkans, en Europe de l’Est et dans la région méditerranéenne. Elle est consultante senior européenne en développement local avec un accent sur la mise en œuvre de processus participatifs pour la régénération urbaine. Elle gère un réseau de 300 membres composé principalement d’autorités locales et de groupes de la société civile, dans plus de 40 pays en Europe et au-delà.
Antonella Valmorbida a été Présidente du European Partnership for Democracy (EPD) et membre du Conseil consultatif de l’Urban Foundation for Sustainable Development, en Arménie. Après 6 ans à la présidence de l’EPD, elle fait désormais partie du Conseil d’administration. Elle a présidé le groupe de travail EPAN de CONCORD jusqu’en 2016, a présidé le Comité sur la Démocratie et la Société Civile de la Conférence des ONG du Conseil de l’Europe de 2008 à 2011, et a été la coordinatrice du sous-groupe sur la réforme de la gouvernance locale et de l’administration publique du Forum de la Société Civile pour le Partenariat Oriental. En 2012-2013, elle a été membre du Conseil de CIVICUS – l’Alliance Mondiale pour la Participation des Citoyens.
Antonella Valmorbida a une carrière universitaire à l’Université de Padoue, en Italie, et a publié deux livres sur l’implication des citoyens au niveau local pour promouvoir la démocratie, ainsi que plusieurs articles. Antonella Valmorbida est locutrice native en français et en italien, et elle parle couramment l’anglais et le russe.

Un article concernant l’engagement de la société civile dans les élections au Parlement européen de 2024, rédigé par Antonella Valmorbida, a été publié dans le Bulletin des Organisations de la Société Civile (numéro de décembre) du Comité économique et social européen (CESE), accessible qui.

Antonella Valmorbida

Antonella Valmorbida, Segretario Generale di ALDA dal 1999, ha una grande esperienza nel promuovere la democrazia locale, l’empowerment e la partecipazione della società civile e il buon governo in Europa, nei Balcani, nell’Europa orientale e nell’area mediterranea. È una senior consultant europea per lo sviluppo locale con un focus sull’implementazione di processi partecipativi per la rigenerazione urbana. Gestisce una rete di 300 soci, composta principalmente da autorità locali e gruppi della società civile, in oltre 40 paesi in Europa e oltre. Antonella Valmorbida è stata Presidente dell’European Partnership for Democracy (EPD) e membro del Comitato Consultivo della Urban Foundation for Sustainable Development in Armenia. Dopo 6 anni come Presidente dell’EPD, ora fa parte del Consiglio. È stata presidente del gruppo di lavoro EPAN di CONCORD fino al 2016, presidente della commissione per la democrazia e la società civile della conferenza dell’INGO del Consiglio d’Europa dal 2008 al 2011, ed è stata coordinatrice del sottogruppo sulla riforma del governo locale e della pubblica amministrazione del Forum della società civile per il partenariato orientale. Nel 2012-13, è stata membro del Consiglio di Amministrazione di CIVICUS – l’Alleanza Mondiale per la Partecipazione dei Cittadini.
Antonella Valmorbida ha una carriera accademica presso l’Università di Padova, Italia, e ha pubblicato due libri sul coinvolgimento dei cittadini a livello locale per promuovere la democrazia, oltre a vari articoli. Antonella Valmorbida è madrelingua francese e italiana e parla correntemente inglese e russo.

Un articolo di Antonella Valmorbida sull’impegno della società civile nelle elezioni del Parlamento europeo del 2024 è stato pubblicato nel Bollettino delle Organizzazioni della Società Civile (numero di dicembre) del Comitato Economico e Sociale Europeo (CESE), accessibile qui.

Adrien Licha

Adrien Licha joined ALDA in February 2022 as coordinator of the Secretariat Office.

Fully convinced that sustainable development has to be reached at the local level, he has been a local government advocate since 2012, both in his professional and private life.
In previous positions he had the chance to work along many local governments from the Middle East and Western Asia, as well as with European national associations involved in decentralized cooperation. Being based in Istanbul for 5 years, he has gained extensive knowledge of local governance in Turkey and contributed to the recognition of the importance of local governments hosting Syrian refugees. During his stay in Turkey, he managed to learn Turkish and he is currently learning Arabic.

His research areas include local governance, participatory processes and city diplomacy, with a particular focus on Turkey and the Middle East.

Originally from France, he is member of the twinning committee between his home town, in the South of France and the city of Troyan, in Bulgaria. After moving to Belgium, he became Vice-President of the Consultative Council on European Affairs of the commune of Ixelles, which aims at raising awareness on European policies at the local level and promoting social inclusion. More generally, being a part of the international municipal movement has allowed him to observe the diversity of local democracy all around the world.

Adrien Licha

Adrien Licha a rejoint l’ALDA en février 2022 en tant que coordinateur du Bureau du Secrétariat.

Convaincu que le développement durable doit être atteint au niveau local, il milite en faveur des gouvernements locaux depuis 2012, tant dans sa vie professionnelle que privée.
Dans ses précédentes fonctions, il a eu l’opportunité de travailler aux côtés de nombreux gouvernements locaux du Moyen-Orient et de l’Asie occidentale, ainsi qu’avec des associations nationales européennes impliquées dans la coopération décentralisée. Ayant été basé à Istanbul pendant 5 ans, il a acquis une connaissance approfondie de la gouvernance locale en Turquie et a contribué à la reconnaissance de l’importance des gouvernements locaux accueillant des réfugiés syriens. Pendant son séjour en Turquie, il a réussi à apprendre le turc et il est actuellement en train d’apprendre l’arabe.

Ses domaines de recherche incluent la gouvernance locale, les processus participatifs et la diplomatie urbaine, avec un accent particulier sur la Turquie et le Moyen-Orient.

Originaire de France, il est membre du comité de jumelage entre sa ville natale, dans le sud de la France, et la ville de Troyan, en Bulgarie. Après son déménagement en Belgique, il est devenu vice-président du Conseil consultatif sur les affaires européennes de la commune d’Ixelles, qui vise à sensibiliser aux politiques européennes au niveau local et à promouvoir l’inclusion sociale. Plus généralement, en faisant partie du mouvement municipal international, il a pu observer la diversité de la démocratie locale à travers le monde.

Adrien Licha

Adrien Licha è entrato in ALDA nel febbraio 2022 come coordinatore dell’Ufficio di Segreteria.

Pienamente convinto che lo sviluppo sostenibile deve essere raggiunto a livello locale, è un avvocato del governo locale dal 2012, sia nella sua vita professionale che privata.
In precedenti incarichi ha avuto la possibilità di lavorare insieme a molti governi locali del Medio Oriente e dell’Asia occidentale, nonché con le associazioni nazionali europee coinvolte nella cooperazione decentralizzata. Avendo sede a Istanbul per 5 anni, ha acquisito una vasta conoscenza della governance locale in Turchia e ha contribuito al riconoscimento dell’importanza dei governi locali che ospitano i rifugiati siriani. Durante il suo soggiorno in Turchia, è riuscito a imparare il turco e attualmente sta imparando l’arabo.

Le sue aree di ricerca includono la governance locale, i processi partecipativi e la diplomazia cittadina, con particolare attenzione alla Turchia e al Medio Oriente.

Originario della Francia, è membro del comitato di gemellaggio tra la sua città natale, nel sud della Francia e la città di Troyan, in Bulgaria. Dopo essersi trasferito in Belgio, è diventato vicepresidente del Consiglio consultivo per gli affari europei del comune di Ixelles, che mira a sensibilizzare le politiche europee a livello locale e a promuovere l’inclusione sociale. Più in generale, far parte del movimento municipale internazionale gli ha permesso di osservare la diversità della democrazia locale in tutto il mondo.

Mariaelisa Aloi

She works as Event Manager in the Vicenza office of ALDA since 2022. She has a Master’s degree in International Studies from the University of Turin, where she was also a student of the Scuola di Studi Superiori dell’Università di Torino, the school of excellence of the University. After her studies, she had experiences in Italy, Croatia and Sierra Leone, mainly in the project development and management sector. She is native Italian, but thanks to the experience gained abroad she is also fluent in English. Moreover, she has an intermediate level in French, German and Spanish.

Mariaelisa Aloi

Elle travaille comme gestionnaire d’événements au bureau de Vicenza de l’ALDA depuis 2022. Elle est titulaire d’une maîtrise en études internationales de l’université de Turin, où elle a également été étudiante à la Scuola di Studi Superiori dell’Università di Torino, l’école d’excellence de l’université. Après ses études, elle a acquis de l’expérience en Italie, en Croatie et en Sierra Leone, principalement dans le secteur du développement et de la gestion de projets. Sa langue maternelle est l’italien, mais grâce à l’expérience acquise à l’étranger, elle parle aussi couramment l’anglais. De plus, elle a un niveau intermédiaire en français, allemand et espagnol.

Mariaelisa Aloi

Lavora come Event Manager presso la sede di Vicenza di ALDA dal 2022. Ha conseguito un Master in Studi Internazionali presso l’Università di Torino, dove è stata anche studentessa della Scuola di Studi Superiori dell’Università di Torino, la scuola di eccellenza dell’Università. Dopo gli studi ha avuto esperienze in Italia, Croazia e Sierra Leone, principalmente nel settore dello sviluppo e della gestione di progetti. È madrelingua italiana, ma grazie all’esperienza maturata all’estero parla fluentemente anche inglese. Inoltre, ha un livello intermedio in francese, tedesco e spagnolo.

Alexandre Météreau 

Alexandre Météreau is ALDA’s Policy and Campaign Officer in the Brussels office. He works on the 2024 European elections, the “Get the Trolls Out!” project, and the advocacy and outreach of ALDA towards European and international stakeholders.

Alexandre has lived in Brussels since 2018. Passionate about European politics and communication, he created in 2022 ‘The Beubble’, a newsletter for lobbyists and activists in the European bubble. His previous experiences include communication, marketing, and EU affairs roles in various organisations such as trade associations, NGOs, businesses, and consultancies.

Alexandre holds a double Master’s Degree in International Business Management (major in marketing) from Excelia Business School, La Rochelle, France, and the Alpen Adria Universität, Klagenfurt, Austria.

In his free time, Alexandre plays improvisation theatre and enjoys urban gardening.

Alexandre Météreau

Alexandre Météreau è il responsabile delle politiche e delle campagne di ALDA nell’ufficio di Bruxelles. Si occupa delle elezioni europee del 2024, del progetto “Get the Trolls Out!” e dell’advocacy e outreach di ALDA nei confronti degli stakeholder europei e internazionali.

Alexandre vive a Bruxelles dal 2018. Appassionato di politica e comunicazione europea, nel 2022 ha creato “The Beubble”, una newsletter per lobbisti e attivisti della “bolla europea”. Le sue precedenti esperienze includono ruoli di comunicazione, marketing e affari europei in varie organizzazioni come associazioni di categoria, ONG, aziende e società di consulenza.

Alexandre ha conseguito un doppio Master in International Business Management (specializzazione in marketing) presso la Excelia Business School di La Rochelle, Francia, e l’Alpen Adria Universität di Klagenfurt, Austria.

Nel tempo libero, Alexandre fa improvvisazione teatrale e si dedica al giardinaggio urbano.

Senya De Zotti

After performing as an Executive Assistant Intern in the Vicenza Office of ALDA, today Senya is Logistic Officer at ALDA.
She is a Master’s Degree student in European and Global Studies at the University of Padova and she is specialising in European Policies. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Design and Management of Cultural Tourism from the University of Padova, and during her studies she participated in an Erasmus exchange programme at the University of Liège (Belgium) and worked as an intern for the Municipality of Padova.
She is a native Italian speaker and thanks to her previous education and experience abroad, she is fluent in English, French and Spanish.

Senya De Zotti

After performing as an Executive Assistant Intern in the Vicenza Office of ALDA, today Senya is Logistic Officer at ALDA.
She is a Master’s Degree student in European and Global Studies at the University of Padova and she is specialising in European Policies. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Design and Management of Cultural Tourism from the University of Padova, and during her studies she participated in an Erasmus exchange programme at the University of Liège (Belgium) and worked as an intern for the Municipality of Padova.
She is a native Italian speaker and thanks to her previous education and experience abroad, she is fluent in English, French and Spanish.

Senya De Zotti

After performing as an Executive Assistant Intern in the Vicenza Office of ALDA, today Senya is Logistic Officer at ALDA.
She is a Master’s Degree student in European and Global Studies at the University of Padova and she is specialising in European Policies. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Design and Management of Cultural Tourism from the University of Padova, and during her studies she participated in an Erasmus exchange programme at the University of Liège (Belgium) and worked as an intern for the Municipality of Padova.
She is a native Italian speaker and thanks to her previous education and experience abroad, she is fluent in English, French and Spanish.

Elena Riboldi

Elena works as Membership Officer within the Secretariat and she is based in the Vicenza office.

She joined ALDA in March 2025 as an Executive Assistant. Elena holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and International Relations and a Master’s degree in Human Rights and Multilevel Governance. Additionally, she has completed a Prince2 Foundation Course in Project Management. 

During her academic journey, she undertook a curricular internship at CUAMM – Doctors with Africa, where she gained hands-on experience in administrative processes and project development. 

She is passionate about environmental sustainability, gender equality and international cooperation, which she refined during her volunteer work with a foundation in Kolkata India, where she helped support street children and women in need. 

These experiences reinforced her dedication to human rights protection and deepened her understanding of global issues, motivating her to further pursue her career in these fields. 

She is a native Italian speaker and fluent in English, but also has an intermediate level of Spanish and basic knowledge of German and French.  

Elena Riboldi

Elena lavora come Membership Officer all’interno del Segretariato ed è basata nell’ufficio di Vicenza.

È entrata in ALDA nel marzo 2025 come Executive Assistant. Elena possiede una laurea triennale in Scienze Politiche e Relazioni Internazionali e una laurea magistrale in Diritti Umani e Governance Multilivello. Inoltre, ha completato un corso Prince2 Foundation in Project Management.

Durante il suo percorso accademico ha svolto un tirocinio curriculare presso CUAMM – Medici con l’Africa, dove ha acquisito esperienza diretta nei processi amministrativi e nello sviluppo di progetti.

È appassionata di sostenibilità ambientale, parità di genere e cooperazione internazionale, interessi che ha approfondito grazie al suo lavoro di volontariato presso una fondazione a Calcutta, in India, dove ha contribuito a sostenere bambini di strada e donne in difficoltà.

Queste esperienze hanno rafforzato la sua dedizione alla protezione dei diritti umani e ampliato la sua comprensione delle problematiche globali, motivandola a proseguire la sua carriera in questi ambiti.

È madrelingua italiana e parla fluentemente inglese; possiede inoltre un livello intermedio di spagnolo e una conoscenza di base del tedesco e del francese.

Elena Riboldi

Elena works as Membership Officer within the Secretariat and she is based in the Vicenza office.

She joined ALDA in March 2025 as an Executive Assistant. Elena holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and International Relations and a Master’s degree in Human Rights and Multilevel Governance. Additionally, she has completed a Prince2 Foundation Course in Project Management.

During her academic journey, she undertook a curricular internship at CUAMM – Doctors with Africa, where she gained hands-on experience in administrative processes and project development.

She is passionate about environmental sustainability, gender equality and international cooperation, which she refined during her volunteer work with a foundation in Kolkata India, where she helped support street children and women in need.

These experiences reinforced her dedication to human rights protection and deepened her understanding of global issues, motivating her to further pursue her career in these fields.

She is a native Italian speaker and fluent in English, but also has an intermediate level of Spanish and basic knowledge of German and French.

Marco Boaria

Marco Boaria has an experience of over 20 years working in the international field.

As far as project development is concerned, he has been working in different sectors using many different European programmes (and not only!), cooperating with different Directorate Generals (DGs) of the European Commission.
He has been working as project coordinator, with particular focus on democracy, participation, youth and as external supervisor of European projects developed by public and private entities. He regularly carries out training activities, directly promoted by ALDA and in collaboration with several European training agencies (i.e. SALTO centres, youth national agencies, etc. ), as well as with other public and private clients. Its specialisation as a trainer is primarily focused on the following areas and topics: project cycle management, European funds, participatory methods, non-formal education, youth.

Marco was a member of the Steering Committee at the European level for the European Year of Citizens in 2013 and participated as an elected member in the Steering Committee of the European Alliance of the European Year of Development, set up within in Concord, the European Platform of development NGOs, in 2015.

Since 2015 he is the CEO of “GEIE Europa”, an European Group of Economic Interest participated by ALDA and the Municipality of Monfalcone (Italy), active in the frame of the European Territorial Cooperation.

He contributed to the creation and is the CEO of ALDA+, a benefit corporation company owned by ALDA promoting trainings and technical assistance worldwide to different stakeholders such as local authorities, civil society, and many more.

Marco Boaria

Marco Boaria possède une expérience de plus de 20 ans dans le domaine international.

En ce qui concerne le développement de projets, il a travaillé dans différents secteurs en utilisant de nombreux programmes européens (et pas seulement !), en collaborant avec différentes Directions Générales (DG) de la Commission européenne.
Il a travaillé en tant que coordinateur de projets, avec un accent particulier sur la démocratie, la participation, la jeunesse, et en tant que superviseur externe de projets européens développés par des entités publiques et privées. Il effectue régulièrement des activités de formation, directement promues par l’ALDA et en collaboration avec plusieurs agences de formation européennes (par exemple, les centres SALTO, les agences nationales pour la jeunesse, etc.), ainsi qu’avec d’autres clients publics et privés. Sa spécialisation en tant que formateur est principalement axée sur les domaines et les sujets suivants : gestion du cycle de projet, fonds européens, méthodes participatives, éducation non formelle, jeunesse.

Marco a été membre du Comité de Pilotage au niveau européen pour l’Année européenne des citoyens en 2013 et a participé en tant que membre élu au Comité de Pilotage de l’Alliance européenne de l’Année européenne du développement, créée au sein de Concord, la Plateforme européenne des ONG de développement, en 2015.

Depuis 2015, il est le directeur général de “GEIE Europa”, un Groupement Européen d’Intérêt Économique auquel participe l’ALDA et la Municipalité de Monfalcone (Italie), actif dans le cadre de la Coopération Territoriale Européenne.

Il a contribué à la création et est le directeur général de “ALDA+”, une entreprise à but lucratif détenue par l’ALDA qui promeut des formations et une assistance technique à l’échelle mondiale auprès de différents acteurs tels que les autorités locales, la société civile, et bien d’autres.

Marco Boaria

Marco Boaria ha un’esperienza di oltre 20 anni lavorando nel campo internazionale.

Per quanto riguarda lo sviluppo dei progetti, ha lavorato in diversi settori utilizzando diversi programmi europei (e non solo!), collaborando con diverse Direzioni generali (DG) della Commissione europea.
Ha lavorato come coordinatore del progetto, con particolare attenzione alla democrazia, alla partecipazione, ai giovani e come supervisore esterno dei progetti europei sviluppati da enti pubblici e privati. Svolge regolarmente attività di formazione, promossa direttamente da ALDA e in collaborazione con diverse agenzie di formazione europee (ad es. centri SALTO, agenzie nazionali giovanili, ecc. ), nonché con altri clienti pubblici e privati. La sua specializzazione come formatore si concentra principalmente sui seguenti settori e argomenti: gestione del ciclo del progetto, fondi europei, metodi partecipativi, istruzione non formale, gioventù.

Marco è stato membro del comitato direttivo a livello europeo per l’Anno europeo dei cittadini nel 2013 e ha partecipato come membro eletto al comitato direttivo dell’Alleanza europea dell’Anno europeo dello sviluppo, istituito a Concord, la Piattaforma europea delle ONG per lo sviluppo, nel 2015.

Dal 2015 è CEO di “GEIE Europa”, Gruppo Europeo di Interesse Economico cui partecipano ALDA e il Comune di Monfalcone (Italia), attivo nell’ambito della Cooperazione Territoriale Europea.

Ha contribuito alla creazione ed è il CEO di ALDA+, una società di benefit di proprietà di ALDA che promuove corsi di formazione e assistenza tecnica in tutto il mondo a diversi stakeholder come autorità locali, società civile e molti altri.

Anna Ditta

Anna works for ALDA since 2011. In the Programmes and Development Unit, she is responsible for developing projects funded by EU, CoE, UN and other public and private donors, in the promotion of: democracy, human rights, social inclusion, active citizenship, youth, good local governance and decentralized cooperation. This involves: partner search, project and budget drafting, administrative documents collection, and coordination with partners and stakeholders. She also is in charge of developing, managing and delivering training courses addressed to local authorities and civil society organisations on: i) Project Cycle Management; ii) European Funds and Programmes; iii) Methods for mobilising and engaging citizens in their community life. She also delivers training at school (from primary to high school) about EU and its values, participatory democracy methods for CSOs and LAs, facilitation and coaching to improve NGOs’ internal governance. The methodology employed involves the typical tools of the non-formal education (interactive lessons, group dynamics, i.e. world café, Open Space Technology, etc.).

Main training references: Council of Euroope Code of Good practice for civil participation in the decision making process, Tool for citizens by Bosh Alumni Network, Kettering Foundation democratic practices.

Areas of work: EU, Western Balkans, South Caucasus, North Africa. She is responsible of the development of the projects targeting Middle East and Africa area and addressing topics of decentralisation, local democracy, women economic and social empowerment.

Anna Ditta

Anna travaille pour l’ALDA depuis 2011. Au sein de l’Unité des Programmes et du Développement, elle est responsable du développement de projets financés par l’UE, le Conseil de l’Europe, l’ONU et d’autres donateurs publics et privés, dans le but de promouvoir : la démocratie, les droits de l’homme, l’inclusion sociale, la citoyenneté active, la jeunesse, la bonne gouvernance locale et la coopération décentralisée. Cela implique : la recherche de partenaires, la rédaction de projets et de budgets, la collecte de documents administratifs, et la coordination avec les partenaires et les parties prenantes. Elle est également chargée de développer, de gérer et de dispenser des formations destinées aux autorités locales et aux organisations de la société civile sur les sujets suivants : i) Gestion du Cycle de Projet ; ii) Fonds et Programmes Européens ; iii) Méthodes de mobilisation et d’engagement des citoyens dans la vie de leur communauté. Elle dispense également des formations à l’école (de la primaire au lycée) sur l’UE et ses valeurs, les méthodes de démocratie participative pour les OSC et les autorités locales, la facilitation et le coaching pour améliorer la gouvernance interne des ONG. La méthodologie employée fait appel aux outils typiques de l’éducation non formelle (leçons interactives, dynamiques de groupe, par exemple le World Café, la Technologie Open Space, etc.).

Références principales en matière de formation : Code de bonnes pratiques du Conseil de l’Europe pour la participation civile dans le processus décisionnel, Outil pour les citoyens du réseau Bosh Alumni, pratiques démocratiques de la Fondation Kettering.

Domaines de travail : UE, Balkans occidentaux, Caucase du Sud, Afrique du Nord. Elle est responsable du développement de projets visant la région du Moyen-Orient et de l’Afrique, traitant des thèmes de la décentralisation, de la démocratie locale et de l’autonomisation économique et sociale des femmes.

Anna Ditta

Anna lavora per ALDA dal 2011. Nell’Unità Programmi e Sviluppo, è responsabile dello sviluppo di progetti finanziati da UE, CoE, ONU e altri donatori pubblici e privati, nella promozione di: democrazia, diritti umani, inclusione sociale, cittadinanza attiva, gioventù, buona governance locale e cooperazione decentralizzata. Ciò comporta: ricerca dei partner, stesura di progetti e budget, raccolta di documenti amministrativi e coordinamento con partner e parti interessate. È inoltre responsabile dello sviluppo, della gestione e della realizzazione di corsi di formazione rivolti alle autorità locali e alle organizzazioni della società civile su: i) Gestione del ciclo di progetto; ii) Fondi e programmi europei; iii) Metodi per mobilitare e coinvolgere i cittadini nella loro vita comunitaria. Svolge anche attività di formazione a scuola (dalla scuola primaria al liceo) sull’UE e i suoi valori, i metodi di democrazia partecipativa per OSC e LA, la facilitazione e il coaching per migliorare la governance interna delle ONG. La metodologia utilizzata coinvolge gli strumenti tipici dell’educazione non formale (lezioni interattive, dinamiche di gruppo, i.e. world café, Open Space Technology, ecc.).

Principali riferimenti formativi: Codice di buona pratica del Consiglio di Euroope per la partecipazione civile al processo decisionale, Strumento per i cittadini di Bosh Alumni Network, pratiche democratiche della Fondazione Kettering.

Aree di lavoro: UE, Balcani occidentali, Caucaso meridionale, Nord Africa. È responsabile dello sviluppo dei progetti riguardanti il Medio Oriente e l’Africa e affronta temi quali il decentramento, la democrazia locale, l’emancipazione economica e sociale delle donne.

Milena Dimitrovska

Milena est responsable du développement de projets au bureau de l’ALDA à Skopje. Elle travaille avec l’ALDA depuis 2017 et a plus de 10 ans d’expérience dans la gestion et le développement de projets. Elle travaille à l’élaboration de projets financés par des programmes de l’UE tels que l’instrument IPA, Horizon, CERV, Erasmus+ et d’autres : Instrument IPA, Horizon, CERV, Erasmus+ et autres, y compris des programmes de donateurs non européens. Elle s’occupe également de suivre les services d’appels d’offres publiés par la Commission européenne. Elle suit les programmes et les appels d’offres liés à la démocratie locale, au développement de la société civile des Balkans occidentaux et à l’intégration européenne, à la coopération régionale, à l’environnement et à d’autres sujets connexes.

En ce qui concerne l’éducation, elle est titulaire d’un executive MBA de l’université de Sheffield et du York College et d’un master en démocratie et droits de l’homme du programme ERMA. Auparavant, elle a travaillé dans les secteurs public et privé en tant que chef de projet et développeur.

Milena Dimitrovska

Milena è responsabile dello sviluppo del progetto presso l’ufficio ALDA di Skopje. Collabora con ALDA dal 2017 e vanta oltre 10 anni di esperienza nella gestione e sviluppo di progetti. Lavora allo sviluppo di progetti finanziati da programmi UE come: IPA Instrument, Horizon, CERV, Erasmus+ e altri, inclusi programmi di donatori non UE. È inoltre impegnata a seguito di gare d’appalto pubblicate dalla Commissione europea. Segue programmi e gare d’appalto relativi a: democrazia locale, sviluppo della società civile dei Balcani occidentali e integrazione nell’UE, cooperazione regionale, ambiente e altri temi correlati.

Per quanto riguarda l’istruzione, ha un executive MBA presso l’Università di Sheffield e il York College e un master in democrazia e diritti umani del programma ERMA. In precedenza, ha lavorato nel settore pubblico e privato sempre come project manager e sviluppatore.

Alma Bustamante

Alma joined ALDA in 2023 as a Junior Project Developer after an internship in the Programmes and Development Unit. She holds a Master’s degree in European and Global Studies with a Minor in Global Social Policies and Security Issues from the University of Padova, and she holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies with a Minor in Law from the Torcuato Di Tella University.

Before joining ALDA, she worked as a political analyst for a research and advocacy organisation promoting transparent legislative processes and strengthening the civic space. Her career path also includes experience assisting the development of educational programs between Argentina and the USA, as well as experience as a research assistant on development, sustainability and gender equality. She is fluent in Spanish and English, and has a working knowledge of Italian and German.

Alma Bustamante

Alma a rejoint l’ALDA en 2023 en tant que développeur de projet junior après un stage dans l’unité des programmes et du développement. Elle est titulaire d’un master en études européennes et mondiales avec une mineure en politiques sociales mondiales et questions de sécurité de l’université de Padoue, et d’une licence en études internationales avec une mineure en droit de l’université Torcuato Di Tella.

Avant de rejoindre l’ALDA, elle a travaillé en tant qu’analyste politique pour une organisation de recherche et de plaidoyer visant à promouvoir des processus législatifs transparents et à renforcer l’espace civique. Son parcours professionnel comprend également une expérience d’assistance au développement de programmes éducatifs entre l’Argentine et les États-Unis, ainsi qu’une expérience d’assistante de recherche sur le développement, la durabilité et l’égalité entre les hommes et les femmes. Elle parle couramment l’espagnol et l’anglais et a une connaissance pratique de l’italien et de l’allemand.

Alma Bustamante

Alma è entrata in ALDA nel 2023 come Junior Project Developer dopo uno stage nell’Unità Programmi e Sviluppo. Ha conseguito un Master in Studi Europei e Globali con un Minor in Politiche Sociali Globali e Questioni di Sicurezza presso l’Università di Padova e una Laurea in Studi Internazionali con un Minor in Diritto presso l’Università Torcuato Di Tella.

Prima di entrare in ALDA, ha lavorato come analista politico per un’organizzazione di ricerca e advocacy che promuove processi legislativi trasparenti e rafforza lo spazio civico. Il suo percorso di carriera include anche l’esperienza di assistenza allo sviluppo di programmi educativi tra l’Argentina e gli Stati Uniti, nonché l’esperienza come assistente di ricerca su sviluppo, sostenibilità e parità di genere. Parla fluentemente spagnolo e inglese e ha una conoscenza pratica dell’italiano e del tedesco.

Eleonora Bertin

Eleonora travaille à l’ALDA depuis mars 2021 en soutenant Marco Boaria dans le développement des services fournis par ALDA+.

Elle détient un diplôme en Sciences politiques et intégration européenne de l’Université de Padoue, avec une thèse sur les groupes de pression au niveau européen.

Pendant ses expériences professionnelles précédentes, elle a travaillé en tant qu’assistante juridique dans un cabinet d’avocats à Vicence, ainsi qu’en tant qu’assistante de projet dans le projet de la municipalité de Vicence appelé “Cercando il Lavoro”, où elle a collaboré à la mise en œuvre de deux projets européens dans le domaine de l’éducation et au développement de services axés sur les personnes sans emploi. Elle possède une expérience senior en gestion de bureau et en administration, et elle est désormais responsable de la finalisation du processus de certification ISO 9001.

Eleonora Bertin

Eleonora opera in ALDA dal marzo 2021 supportando Marco Boaria nello sviluppo dei servizi forniti da ALDA +.

È laureata in Politica e Integrazione Europea presso l’Università di Padova con una tesi sulle lobby a livello europeo.

Durante la sua precedente esperienza lavorativa, ha lavorato come assistente legale in uno studio legale di Vicenza e come assistente di progetto nel progetto del Comune di Vicenza “Cercando il Lavoro” dove ha collaborato alla realizzazione di due progetti europei nel campo dell’Educazione e allo sviluppo di servizi dedicati ai disoccupati. Ha esperienza senior nella gestione e nell’amministrazione dell’ufficio ed è ora responsabile della finalizzazione del processo di certificazione ISO 9001.

Lizzy Catherine Galiazzo

Lizzy works in the Programmes and Development Department of ALDA as developer of projects funded by the European Union and other public and private donors, in the fields of good governance, human rights, social inclusion, active citizenship, youth, environment and sustainable development. More specifically, Lizzy is involved in the drafting of projects within the context of the indirect funds such as projects funded by the Italian government and regional administrations. Over the last 5 years, Lizzy has acquired a consolidated capacity and expertise in the writing and management of projects for medium and small enterprises based in Italy. She holds a master’s degree in Oriental languages with a focus on ancient languages such as Sanskrit. She is proficient in Italian, English and she has basic knowledge in Hindi and French.

Lizzy Catherine Galiazzo

Lizzy travaille au sein du département Programmes et Développement de l’ALDA en tant que développeur de projets financés par l’Union européenne et d’autres donateurs publics et privés, dans les domaines de la bonne gouvernance, des droits de l’homme, de l’inclusion sociale, de la citoyenneté active, de la jeunesse, de l’environnement et du développement durable. Plus spécifiquement, Lizzy est impliquée dans la rédaction de projets dans le contexte des fonds indirects tels que les projets financés par le gouvernement italien et les administrations régionales. Au cours des cinq dernières années, Lizzy a acquis une capacité et une expertise consolidées dans la rédaction et la gestion de projets pour les petites et moyennes entreprises basées en Italie. Elle est titulaire d’une maîtrise en langues orientales, avec une spécialisation dans les langues anciennes telles que le sanskrit. Elle parle couramment l’italien et l’anglais et possède des connaissances de base en hindi et en français.

Lizzy Catherine Galiazzo

Lizzy lavora nel Dipartimento Programmi e Sviluppo di ALDA come sviluppatrice di progetti finanziati dall’Unione Europea e da altri donatori pubblici e privati, nei settori del buon governo, dei diritti umani, dell’inclusione sociale, della cittadinanza attiva, dei giovani, dell’ambiente e dello sviluppo sostenibile. In particolare, Lizzy è coinvolta nella stesura di progetti nell’ambito dei fondi indiretti, come i progetti finanziati dal governo italiano e dalle amministrazioni regionali. Negli ultimi 5 anni, Lizzy ha acquisito una consolidata capacità e competenza nella redazione e gestione di progetti per medie e piccole imprese con sede in Italia. Ha conseguito un master in lingue orientali con particolare attenzione alle lingue antiche come il Sanscrito. Conosce bene l’italiano, l’inglese e ha una conoscenza di base dell’hindi e del francese.

Ivan Popov

Ivan è uno sviluppatore di progetti specializzato nelle regioni del Partenariato orientale e dell’Asia centrale, con competenze in materia di sviluppo sostenibile e con particolare attenzione ai processi democratici e giusti. Il suo background professionale è caratterizzato da un’esperienza internazionale nella gestione di progetti e nella ricerca, che spazia dagli Stati Uniti all’Europa e all’Asia. Ivan si è anche impegnato nell’attivismo, nelle campagne politiche e nell’educazione.

Durante gli stage presso Amnesty International e ALDA, Ivan ha contribuito attivamente alla promozione della giustizia sociale, del buon governo e delle transizioni verso la sostenibilità. Con due master in Economia mondiale e Sviluppo sostenibile, Ivan dimostra un impegno nell’apprendimento continuo e nell’applicazione delle conoscenze accademiche alle sfide pratiche. I suoi interessi professionali riguardano la democrazia, la deliberazione e la partecipazione, con particolare attenzione alla trasformazione dei conflitti.

Ivan Popov

Ivan est un développeur de projets spécialisé dans les régions du Partenariat oriental et de l’Asie centrale. Il apporte son expertise en matière de développement durable en mettant l’accent sur les processus démocratiques et équitables. Son parcours professionnel est marqué par une expérience internationale variée en matière de gestion de projets et de recherche, aux États-Unis, en Europe et en Asie. Ivan s’est également engagé dans l’activisme, les campagnes politiques et l’éducation.

Au cours de ses stages à Amnesty International et à l’ALDA, Ivan a contribué activement à la promotion de la justice sociale, de la bonne gouvernance et des transitions durables. Titulaire de deux masters en économie mondiale et en développement durable, Ivan fait preuve d’un engagement en faveur de la formation continue et de l’application des connaissances académiques à des défis pratiques. Ses intérêts professionnels portent sur la démocratie, la délibération et la participation, ainsi que sur la transformation des conflits.

Deborah Anzile

Deborah joined ALDA’s Programmes and Development Unit as a Junior Project Developer in 2024. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy from the University of Trieste, which is followed by a Master’s Degree in Human Rights and Multilevel Governance completed at the University of Padua.
Before joining ALDA, she worked for the International Organization for Migration, Country Office of Hungary. For one year, she supported the Programme related to the Ukrainian crisis response by developing projects among other responsibilities. Her career path also includes campaign implementation, non-formal education, digital marketing in the field of development, youth, and migration.
She is fluent in Italian and English, meanwhile she has a working knowledge of Spanish and an intermediate level of French.

Deborah Anzile

Deborah è entrata a far parte dell’Unità Programmi e Sviluppo di ALDA come Junior Project Developer nel 2024. Ha conseguito una laurea in Affari Internazionali e Diplomazia presso l’Università di Trieste, seguita da un Master in Diritti Umani e Governance Multilivello presso l’Università di Padova.
Prima di entrare in ALDA, ha lavorato per l’Organizzazione Internazionale per le Migrazioni, presso l’Ufficio nazionale ungherese. Per un anno ha sostenuto il programma relativo alla risposta alla crisi ucraina, sviluppando progetti tra le varie responsabilità. Il suo percorso professionale comprende anche l’attuazione di campagne, l’educazione non formale e il marketing digitale nel campo dello sviluppo, dei giovani e della migrazione.
Parla fluentemente l’italiano e l’inglese, ha una conoscenza pratica dello spagnolo e un livello intermedio di francese.

Deborah Anzile

Deborah a rejoint l’unité Programmes et développement de l’ALDA en tant que développeuse de projet junior en 2024. Elle est titulaire d’une licence en Affaires internationales et Diplomatie de l’université de Trieste, suivie d’un master en Droits de l’homme et Gouvernance multiniveaux obtenu à l’université de Padoue.
Avant de rejoindre l’ALDA, elle a travaillé pour l’Organisation internationale pour les migrations, au bureau national de Hongrie. Pendant un an, elle a soutenu le programme lié à la réponse à la crise ukrainienne en élaborant des projets, entre autres responsabilités. Son parcours professionnel comprend également la mise en œuvre de campagnes, l’éducation non formelle, le marketing numérique dans le domaine du développement, de la jeunesse et de la migration.
Elle parle parfaitement l’italien et l’anglais, et possède une connaissance pratique de l’espagnol et un niveau intermédiaire de français.

Anastasiia Buslaieva

Anastasiia Buslaieva, 29 ans, originaire de Kiev, en Ukraine, est une médiatrice interculturelle et une interprète simultanée compétente basée à Vicenza, en Italie. Titulaire d’une maîtrise en traduction, Anastasiia possède une vaste expérience, notamment au sein de la CCIPU Camera di Commercio Italiana per l’Ucraina. Parlant couramment l’italien, l’anglais, l’ukrainien, le polonais et le russe, elle est spécialisée dans la facilitation d’une communication efficace à travers diverses langues et cultures. Passionnée par la promotion de la compréhension et de la collaboration, Anastasiia offre des services linguistiques experts pour combler les fossés culturels et faciliter les connexions mondiales.

Alessandra Baio

Alessandra holds a master’s degree in International Science at the University of Turin. Previously, she graduated in International Studies at the University of Trento. Always interested in social issues, Alessandra participated in the International Civil Service in Colombia, working on a teaching farm. Later, she started working as a Junior Project Manager for a healthcare provider based in Rome, supporting the implementation of regional, national, and European projects.
She began collaborating in the Development Department at ALDA as a Project Developer in the fields of good governance, human rights, active citizenship, and sustainable development. She is proficient in Italian, English, and Spanish.

Alessandra Baio

Alessandra ha conseguito un master in Scienze Internazionali presso l’Università di Torino. In precedenza, si è laureata in Studi Internazionali presso l’Università di Trento. Da sempre interessata alle tematiche sociali, Alessandra ha partecipato al Servizio Civile Internazionale in Colombia, lavorando in un’azienda agricola didattica. Successivamente, ha iniziato a lavorare come responsabile di progetto junior per un’azienda sanitaria con sede a Roma, supportando l’implementazione di progetti regionali, nazionali ed europei.
Ha iniziato a collaborare con il Dipartimento Sviluppo di ALDA come sviluppatrice di progetti nei settori del buon governo, dei diritti umani, della cittadinanza attiva e dello sviluppo sostenibile. Conosce bene l’italiano, l’inglese e lo spagnolo.

Alessandra Baio

Alessandra est titulaire d’un master en sciences internationales de l’université de Turin. Auparavant, elle a obtenu un diplôme en études internationales à l’université de Trente. Toujours intéressée par les questions sociales, Alessandra a participé au service civil international en Colombie, où elle a travaillé dans une ferme pédagogique. Plus tard, elle a commencé à travailler en tant que gestionnaire de projet junior pour un prestataire de soins de santé basé à Rome, en soutenant la mise en œuvre de projets régionaux, nationaux et européens.
Elle a commencé à collaborer avec le département Développement de l’ALDA en tant que développeuse de projets dans les domaines de la bonne gouvernance, des droits de l’homme, de la citoyenneté active et du développement durable. Elle parle couramment l’italien, l’anglais et l’espagnol.

Giulia d’Agostino 

Giulia d’Agostino joined the ALDA team in May 2024 as a Project Developer Assistant.

She graduated in International Development and Cooperation at the University of Bologna and holds a master’s degree in Project Cycle Management for International Cooperation.
Motivated since an early age by a strong sense of social justice and a passion for making a positive impact, Giulia has participated in several volunteer missions in Africa. During these missions, she engaged in various projects aimed at improving living conditions, healthcare, and education for local communities. These experiences have not only deepened her understanding of global development issues but also fueled her dedication to creating sustainable change through grassroots initiatives. Additionally, she spent six months in Ireland, immersing herself in a different culture and further broadening her perspectives. Giulia is a native Italian speaker and she is fluent in English.

Giulia d’Agostino

Giulia d’Agostino a rejoint l’équipe de l’ALDA en mai 2024 en tant que stagiaire développeur de projet.

Elle est diplômée en Développement International et Coopération de l’Université de Bologne et possède un master en Gestion du Cycle de Projet pour la Coopération Internationale. Motivée depuis son jeune âge par un fort sens de la justice sociale et une passion pour avoir un impact positif, Giulia a participé à plusieurs missions de bénévolat en Afrique. Au cours de ces missions, elle s’est engagée dans divers projets visant à améliorer les conditions de vie, les soins de santé et l’éducation des communautés locales. Ces expériences lui ont permis non seulement d’approfondir sa compréhension des questions de développement mondial, mais aussi de se consacrer à la création d’un changement durable par le biais d’initiatives locales. En outre, elle a passé six mois en Irlande, s’immergeant dans une culture différente et élargissant encore ses perspectives. Giulia est de langue maternelle italienne et parle couramment l’anglais.

Giulia d’Agostino

Giulia d’Agostino è entrata a far parte del team di ALDA nel maggio 2024 come stagista sviluppatore di progetti.

Si è laureata in Sviluppo e Cooperazione Internazionale all’Università di Bologna e possiede un master in Project Cycle Management per la Cooperazione Internazionale. Motivata fin dalla giovane età da un forte senso di giustizia sociale e da una passione per avere un impatto positivo, Giulia ha partecipato a diverse missioni di volontariato in Africa. Durante queste missioni, si è impegnata in diversi progetti volti a migliorare le condizioni di vita, l’assistenza sanitaria e l’istruzione delle comunità locali. Queste esperienze non solo hanno approfondito la sua comprensione dei problemi dello sviluppo globale, ma hanno anche alimentato la sua dedizione alla creazione di cambiamenti sostenibili attraverso iniziative di base. Inoltre, ha trascorso sei mesi in Irlanda, immergendosi in una cultura diversa e ampliando ulteriormente le sue prospettive. Giulia è di madrelingua italiana e parla correntemente inglese.

Claudia Dal Mas

Claudia joined ALDA in June 2024 as a Project Developer. After a bachelor’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies from Ca’ Foscari University in Venice, she earned a master’s degree in Human Rights Law from SOAS University of London and a master’s degree in Human Rights and Conflict Management from Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna in Pisa. 
She worked in writing and supporting projects for Blossom Trust, an Indian NGO based in southern India, focusing on women’s empowerment and vulnerable groups such as people with tuberculosis and girls from disadvantaged backgrounds. Previously, she worked between Rome and Brussels on project support and development for the Italian NGO No Peace Without Justice, where she focused mainly on the thematic area of gender equality and female genital mutilation. She has volunteered in Jordan with refugees and in the United Kingdom with people in migrant detention centers. 
Claudia is a native Italian speaker and is fluent in English and French. 

Claudia Dal Mas

Claudia è entrata a far parte di ALDA nel giugno 2024 come Project Developer. Dopo una laurea in Studi mediorientali presso l’Università Ca’ Foscari di Venezia, ha conseguito un master in Diritto dei diritti umani presso l’Università SOAS di Londra e un master in Diritti umani e gestione dei conflitti presso la Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna di Pisa.
Ha lavorato alla stesura e al sostegno di progetti per Blossom Trust, una ONG indiana con sede nel sud dell’India, concentrandosi sull’empowerment delle donne e sui gruppi vulnerabili come i malati di tubercolosi e le ragazze provenienti da contesti svantaggiati. In precedenza, ha lavorato tra Roma e Bruxelles al sostegno e allo sviluppo di progetti per l’ONG italiana Non c’è Pace Senza Giustizia, dove si è concentrata principalmente sull’area tematica dell’uguaglianza di genere e delle mutilazioni genitali femminili. Ha svolto attività di volontariato in Giordania con i rifugiati e nel Regno Unito con le persone nei centri di detenzione per migranti.
Claudia è di madrelingua italiana e parla correntemente inglese e francese.

Claudia Dal Mas

Claudia a rejoint ALDA en juin 2024 en tant que Développeuse de Projets. Elle est titulaire d’une licence en Études du Moyen-Orient de l’Université Ca’ Foscari de Venise, d’un master en Droit des Droits Humains de l’Université SOAS de Londres et d’un master en Droits Humains et Gestion des Conflits de la Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna de Pise.
Claudia a travaillé à la rédaction et au soutien de projets pour Blossom Trust, une ONG indienne basée dans le sud de l’Inde, en se concentrant sur l’autonomisation des femmes et les groupes vulnérables tels que les personnes atteintes de tuberculose et les filles issues de milieux défavorisés. Auparavant, elle a travaillé entre Rome et Bruxelles sur le soutien et le développement de projets pour l’ONG italienne No Peace Without Justice, en mettant principalement l’accent sur l’égalité des sexes et les mutilations génitales féminines. Elle a également été bénévole en Jordanie auprès des réfugiés et au Royaume-Uni auprès des personnes dans les centres de détention pour migrants.
Claudia est de langue maternelle italienne et parle couramment anglais et français.

Elisabetta Malcisi

Elisabetta ha iniziato a lavorare come Assistant Project Developer presso ALDA (Servizio Civile Universale) nel luglio 2024, per poi proseguire la sua collaborazione a partire da Agosto 2025 come staff.

Ha conseguito un Master in “Studi europei e internazionali” presso l’Università di Trento. Ha inoltre conseguito la laurea triennale in “Scienze Politiche e Relazioni Internazionali” presso l’Università di Parma e un Executive Master in “Leadership per le Relazioni Internazionali e il Made in Italy” presso la Fondazione Italia USA. Ha lavorato come collaboratrice editoriale per un giornale locale in Italia e recentemente ha fatto volontariato per una ONG rumena sviluppando progetti su “Lenità e competenze digitali”.

I suoi campi di interesse sono la comunicazione politica, il genere e gli studi sulle migrazioni.

Silvia Anselmi

Silvia Anselmi joined ALDA+ in September 2024 as a Project Developer.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Languages for International Relations and a master’s degree in Comparative
International Relations with a focus on Eastern Europe. During her academic journey, she became
passionate about EU policies, especially concerning the environment and sustainability.

Before coming to Alda, she was involved in managing international students who came to Italy for
a period of study, mediating and providing support. Within the Erasmus+ Internship framework, she
spent some time in Bucharest, Romania, where she was involved in writing and managing
European projects, with a strong focus on sustainable fashion and the circular economy. Sticking
with sustainability, she worked as a Project and Communication Assistant in Florence, Italy, where
she mainly dealt with the bioenergy field. At the same time, she developed a passion for organizing
events both in Florence, where she helped in the organization of scientific conferences, and in
Venice, at the Honorary Consulate of Switzerland, where she did an internship as an Event
Assistant, dealing with the organization and management of cultural events and exhibits together
with the Consulate team.

She is a native Italian speaker and is fluent in English. She has a good command of French and an
intermediate level of Russian. She knows the basics of German.

Maria Vittoria Traforti

Maria Vittoria Traforti is a dedicated and enthusiastic professional with a strong academic background and a passion for democracy, human rights, gender equality, and international cooperation. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies from University of Trento and a Master’s in European Studies from KU Leuven University, where she specialised in EU foreign policy and relations with the EU’s Southern neighbors.

Maria Vittoria’s international experience includes an Erasmus+ exchange at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, where she is one of the founding members of the European Union Society, and a year as an exchange student in the USA with the American Field Service. She has actively contributed to youth participation in democratic processes through volunteering and activism, including involvement with organisations such as JEF Italy, ARCI Brussels, and Amnesty International’s Human Rights Academy.

In January 2024, Maria Vittoria joined ALDA as a Project Manager Assistant, supporting the International School of Local Democracy and Marco Boaria’s team. Fluent in Italian and English, with proficiency in Spanish, she thrives in multicultural environments and is committed to fostering participatory governance and active citizenship.

Maria Vittoria Traforti

Maria Vittoria Traforti is a dedicated and enthusiastic professional with a strong academic background and a passion for democracy, human rights, gender equality, and international cooperation. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies from University of Trento and a Master’s in European Studies from KU Leuven University, where she specialised in EU foreign policy and relations with the EU’s Southern neighbors.

Maria Vittoria’s international experience includes an Erasmus+ exchange at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, where she is one of the founding members of the European Union Society, and a year as an exchange student in the USA with the American Field Service. She has actively contributed to youth participation in democratic processes through volunteering and activism, including involvement with organisations such as JEF Italy, ARCI Brussels, and Amnesty International’s Human Rights Academy.

In January 2024, Maria Vittoria joined ALDA as a Project Manager Assistant, supporting the International School of Local Democracy and Marco Boaria’s team. Fluent in Italian and English, with proficiency in Spanish, she thrives in multicultural environments and is committed to fostering participatory governance and active citizenship.

Elisabetta Malcisi

Elisabetta joined ALDA in July 2024 through the Universal Civil Service programme, and she is now part of the team in Vicenza as a Project Designer.

She holds a Master’s degree in European and International Studies from the University of Trento, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Parma. Additionally, she completed an Executive Master in Leadership for International Relations and Made in Italy at the Italy USA Foundation.

Before joining ALDA, Elisabetta collaborated with a local newspaper in Italy and volunteered for a Romanian NGO, contributing to projects focused on lenity and digital skills.

Her main fields of interest include political communication, gender studies, and migration.

Linda Rombolà

Linda Rombolà joined the ALDA team in March 2025, as Project Designer for the EU area within the Fundraising and Project Design department at the Vicenza office.

She brings solid experience as a project designer and project manager developed since 2015, collaborating with various organizations in Italy and abroad through the design and coordination of projects with a particular focus on youth, human rights, citizenship, and sports.

Linda has extensive experience in the sector of the associations, where she has held leadership and representative roles. As a youth worker, Linda has also delivered youth training, using non-formal education methodology.

Linda has developed her skills on a strong academic background: a Master’s degree in History and Society obtained from Roma Tre University, with a focus on the European Union’s integration process and a thesis on European policies towards third countries and a Master’s in International Public Affairs obtained from LUISS Guido Carli.

Linda is a native Italian speaker, speaks English fluently and has an intermediate level of French.

Anastasiia Buslaieva

Anastasiia Buslaieva, originally from Kyiv, Ukraine, is a skilled cross-cultural mediator and simultaneous interpreter based in Vicenza, Italy. With a Master’s degree in Translation, Anastasiia brings extensive experience, including work at CCIPU Camera di Commercio Italiana per l’Ucraina. Fluent in Italian, English, Ukrainian, Polish, and Russian, she specializes in facilitating effective communication across diverse languages and cultures. Passionate about fostering understanding and collaboration, Anastasiia offers expert language services to bridge cultural divides and facilitate global connections.

Anastasiia Buslaieva

Anastasiia Buslaieva, 29 anni, originaria di Kiev, Ucraina, è un’esperta mediatrice interculturale e interprete simultanea con sede a Vicenza, Italia. Con un master in Traduzione, Anastasiia porta con sé una vasta esperienza, tra cui il lavoro presso la CCIPU Camera di Commercio Italiana per l’Ucraina. Parla fluentemente l’italiano, l’inglese, l’ucraino, il polacco e il russo ed è specializzata nel facilitare una comunicazione efficace tra lingue e culture diverse. Appassionata di promozione della comprensione e della collaborazione, Anastasiia offre servizi linguistici per colmare i divari culturali e facilitare le connessioni globali.

Viacheslav Yefymenko

Viacheslav is a project assistant for ALDA’s projects in Ukraine.

He holds two Master’s Degree: one in History from the National Pedagogical Dragomanov University in Kyiv, Ukraine and one in European and Global Studies from the University of Padua, Italy.

He received experience in Public Policy and European Affairs during internships for European NGOs.

His expertise lies in International affairs focusing on European Union and its Neighborhood policy.

Viacheslav speaks Ukrainian, English, Italian and Russian.

Yuriy Stepanets

ALDA Representative in Ukraine

Yuriy Stepanets is an experienced expert in civil society development, local democracy, and community engagement. Since 2007, he has led the Association of Ukrainian Civic Initiatives (AUCI), a national network of over 30 organizations that promotes active citizenship and local participation across Ukraine.

He cooperates with municipalities throughout the country, supporting decentralization reform and developing tools for citizen participation. Yuriy has coordinated numerous national and international projects in partnership with the Education for Democracy Foundation (Poland), GIZ, USAID, and NED, focusing on inclusive governance, dialogue facilitation, and community capacity-building.

In 2020, he founded Vereta, a social enterprise that upcycles textile waste into handmade woven products while preserving traditional Ukrainian crafts and supporting rural communities.

Since 2022, Yuriy has coordinated initiatives helping internally displaced persons and local governments adapt to wartime challenges and rebuild stronger, more resilient communities.

Since 2023, he has also been a member of the Enlargement Candidate Members Group at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC).

Yuriy Stepanets

ALDA Representative in Ukraine

Yuriy Stepanets is an experienced expert in civil society development, local democracy, and community engagement. Since 2007, he has led the Association of Ukrainian Civic Initiatives (AUCI), a national network of over 30 organizations that promotes active citizenship and local participation across Ukraine.

He cooperates with municipalities throughout the country, supporting decentralization reform and developing tools for citizen participation. Yuriy has coordinated numerous national and international projects in partnership with the Education for Democracy Foundation (Poland), GIZ, USAID, and NED, focusing on inclusive governance, dialogue facilitation, and community capacity-building.

In 2020, he founded Vereta, a social enterprise that upcycles textile waste into handmade woven products while preserving traditional Ukrainian crafts and supporting rural communities.

Since 2022, Yuriy has coordinated initiatives helping internally displaced persons and local governments adapt to wartime challenges and rebuild stronger, more resilient communities.

Since 2023, he has also been a member of the Enlargement Candidate Members Group at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC).

Matteo Parisen Toldin

Matteo is the HR Manager of ALDA. He is in charge since april 2020 and he has 10 years of experience in Human Resources of non-profit organizations.

He has previously been working for over 9 years as head of the office in an association of private schools, and before he has been working as a consultant for 2 years in a payroll service. At the beginning of his career, he worked as an accounting officer in a lead Italian bank.

He holds a Master’s Degree in “Administrative Science” from the University of Trieste and in 2018 he obtained a Master’s Degree in “Human Resources Management” at Fondazione CUOA.

Italian native speaker, Matteo speaks English fluently and has a good knowledge of German.

Matteo Parisen Toldin

Matteo est le Directeur des Ressources Humaines de l’ALDA. Il est en charge depuis avril 2020 et possède 10 ans d’expérience dans les Ressources Humaines au sein d’organisations à but non lucratif.

Auparavant, il a travaillé pendant plus de 9 ans en tant que responsable du bureau au sein d’une association d’écoles privées, et avant cela, il a travaillé en tant que consultant pendant 2 ans dans un service de paie. Au début de sa carrière, il a occupé le poste de comptable dans une grande banque italienne.

Il est titulaire d’une maîtrise en “Science Administrative” de l’Université de Trieste et en 2018, il a obtenu une maîtrise en “Gestion des Ressources Humaines” à la Fondazione CUOA.

De langue maternelle italienne, Matteo parle couramment l’anglais et a une bonne connaissance de l’allemand.

Matteo Parisen Toldin

Matteo è il responsabile delle risorse umane di ALDA. È responsabile da aprile 2020 e ha 10 anni di esperienza in Risorse Umane di organizzazioni non-profit.

In precedenza ha lavorato per oltre 9 anni come capo ufficio in un’associazione di scuole private, e prima ha lavorato come consulente per 2 anni in un servizio di libro paga. All’inizio della sua carriera ha lavorato come contabile in una banca italiana.

Ha conseguito un Master in “Scienze Amministrative” presso l’Università di Trieste e nel 2018 ha conseguito un Master in “Gestione delle Risorse Umane” presso la Fondazione CUOA.

Italiano madrelingua, Matteo parla inglese fluentemente e ha una buona conoscenza del tedesco.

Silvia Lora

Silvia joined the ALDA Team as HR Assistant. She holds a degree in International Studies from the University of Trento, followed by a Master’s degree in International and Diplomatic Affairs from the University of Bologna. In her latter academic career, she focused on euro projects, european integration, and migration policies.
Driven by her passion for travel and languages, she decided to undertake her first internship in Ireland within a non-profit organization, specializing in strengthening relations between the Latin American migrant community and Irish citizens. Subsequently, she did a post-graduate internship in Spain as an ERASMUS+ and ESF European Project Assistant.
In her most recent work and volunteering experiences, she has held the position of International Trainer, approaching and becoming increasingly interested in human resources. She has selected and followed numerous interns during their training abroad and contributed to the re-employment of migrants and people with employment difficulties.
Silvia is a native Italian speaker, she is fluent in English and French, and has a good command of Spanish and German.

Silvia Lora

Silvia è entrata a far parte del team ALDA come Assistente HR. Ha conseguito una laurea in Studi Internazionali presso l’Università di Trento e un Master in Affari Internazionali e Diplomatici presso l’Università di Bologna. Nella sua carriera accademica recente, si è concentrata su progetti europei, integrazione europea e politiche migratorie. Spinta dalla sua passione per i viaggi e le lingue, ha deciso di intraprendere il suo primo stage in Irlanda presso un’organizzazione non profit, specializzata nel rafforzare i legami tra la comunità migrante latinoamericana e i cittadini irlandesi. Successivamente, ha svolto uno stage post-laurea in Spagna come Assistente ai Progetti Europei ERASMUS+ e FSE.
Nelle sue esperienze lavorative e di volontariato più recenti, ha ricoperto il ruolo di Formatore Internazionale, avvicinandosi e interessandosi sempre di più alle risorse umane. Ha selezionato e seguito numerosi stagisti durante la loro formazione all’estero e ha contribuito al reinserimento dei migranti e delle persone con difficoltà lavorative.
Silvia è madrelingua italiana, parla fluentemente inglese e francese, e ha una buona conoscenza dello spagnolo e del tedesco.

Silvia Lora

Silvia a rejoint l’équipe d’ALDA en tant qu’Assistante RH. Elle est titulaire d’un diplôme en études internationales de l’université de Trente, puis d’un master en affaires internationales et diplomatiques de l’université de Bologne. Au cours de sa carrière académique récente, elle s’est concentrée sur les projets européens, l’intégration européenne et les politiques migratoires. Poussée par sa passion pour les voyages et les langues, elle a décidé d’entreprendre son premier stage en Irlande au sein d’une organisation à but non lucratif, spécialisée dans le renforcement des relations entre la communauté migrante latino-américaine et les citoyens irlandais. Par la suite, elle a réalisé un stage post-universitaire en Espagne en tant qu’Assistante aux Projets Européens ERASMUS+ et FSE.
Lors de ses expériences professionnelles et de bénévolat les plus récentes, elle a occupé le poste de Formatrice Internationale, se rapprochant et s’intéressant de plus en plus aux ressources humaines. Elle a sélectionné et suivi de nombreux stagiaires durant leur formation à l’étranger et a contribué au réemploi des migrants et des personnes en difficulté professionnelle.
Silvia est de langue maternelle italienne, elle parle couramment anglais et français, et maîtrise bien l’espagnol et l’allemand.

Rita Biconne

Rita joined ALDA as Head of the Project Management Department in February 2022. She is responsible for the overall management of all project managers and all ongoing projects of the Association, to ensure a unified, consistent and coherent action of ALDA.

Rita is an experienced manager and unit coordinator, thanks to her previous experience within an Italian Association of Local Authorities for Sustainable Development (FELCOS Umbria), where she had responsibilities linked to international projects and programmes design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation, team coordination and cross-cultural networking.

During her 8-year professional experience, she has been committed to strengthening citizen participation, good governance and local authorities’ accountability on sustainable development. She managed various regional and international projects mainly funded by UNDP (United Nations Development Program) and the European Union (EuropAid, DEAR, Erasmus+, Europe for Citizens, AMIF) and coordinated two working units, specifically dedicated to i) Development Education on Awareness Raising, and ii) SDGs localisation through an integrated and participatory approach for local development policy.

She was Research fellow on territorial heritage valorisation and community planning in 2015 and Assistant lecturer for six years in the Course on Urban planning for Development Cooperation at the University of Florence.
She holds a PhD in Urban and Territorial Planning and a Master’s Degree in Architecture in the University of Florence.
Italian native speaker, Rita is fluent in French and English.

Rita Biconne

Rita a rejoint l’ALDA en tant que Chef du Département de la Gestion de Projets en février 2022. Elle est responsable de la gestion globale de tous les chefs de projet et de tous les projets en cours de l’Association, afin d’assurer une action unifiée, cohérente et cohérente de l’ALDA.

Rita est une gestionnaire expérimentée et coordinatrice d’unité, grâce à son expérience précédente au sein de l’Association italienne des Autorités Locales pour le Développement Durable (FELCOS Umbria), où elle avait des responsabilités liées à la conception et à la mise en œuvre de projets internationaux et de programmes, au suivi et à l’évaluation, à la coordination d’équipes et au réseautage interculturel.

Au cours de ses huit années d’expérience professionnelle, elle s’est engagée à renforcer la participation citoyenne, la bonne gouvernance et la responsabilité des autorités locales en matière de développement durable. Elle a géré divers projets régionaux et internationaux principalement financés par le PNUD (Programme des Nations Unies pour le développement) et l’Union européenne (EuropAid, DEAR, Erasmus+, Europe for Citizens, AMIF) et a coordonné deux unités de travail, spécifiquement dédiées à i) l’éducation au développement et à la sensibilisation, et ii) la localisation des objectifs de développement durable par le biais d’une approche intégrée et participative pour les politiques de développement local.

Elle a été chercheuse sur la valorisation du patrimoine territorial et la planification communautaire en 2015 et assistante de cours pendant six ans dans le cadre du cours sur la planification urbaine pour la coopération au développement à l’Université de Florence.
Elle est titulaire d’un doctorat en planification urbaine et territoriale et d’une maîtrise en architecture de l’Université de Florence.
De langue maternelle italienne, Rita parle couramment le français et l’anglais.

Rita Biconne

Rita è entrata a far parte di ALDA come Capo del Dipartimento di Project Management nel febbraio 2022. È responsabile della gestione complessiva di tutti i project manager e di tutti i progetti in corso dell’Associazione, per garantire un’azione unificata, coerente e coerente di ALDA.

Rita è una manager esperta e coordinatrice di unità, grazie alla sua precedente esperienza all’interno di un’Associazione Italiana Enti Locali per lo Sviluppo Sostenibile (FELCOS Umbria) dove aveva responsabilità legate a progetti e programmi internazionali di progettazione e attuazione, monitoraggio e valutazione, coordinamento di squadra e networking interculturale.

Durante la sua esperienza professionale di 8 anni, si è impegnata a rafforzare la partecipazione dei cittadini, il buon governo e la responsabilità delle autorità locali sullo sviluppo sostenibile. Ha gestito diversi progetti regionali e internazionali finanziati principalmente dall’UNDP (United Nations Development Program) e dall’Unione Europea (EuropAid, DEAR, Erasmus+, Europe for Citizens, AMIF) e coordinato due unità di lavoro, specificamente dedicate a i) Educazione allo sviluppo in materia di sensibilizzazione e ii) la localizzazione degli SDG attraverso un approccio integrato e partecipativo per la politica di sviluppo locale.

È stata ricercatrice sulla valorizzazione del patrimonio territoriale e la pianificazione comunitaria nel 2015 e assistente per sei anni al corso di Urbanistica per la cooperazione allo sviluppo dell’Università di Firenze.
Ha conseguito il dottorato di ricerca in Pianificazione Urbana e Territoriale e il Master in Architettura presso l’Università di Firenze.
Madrelingua italiana, Rita parla fluentemente francese e inglese.

Camilla Vedovato

Camilla holds a bachelor’s degree in Linguistic and Cultural Mediation from the University of Padova, where she could take part in the Erasmus Program at Strathclyde University in Glasgow, Scotland. 

Passionate about human rights and equality, she volunteered to support refugees and asylum seekers for two years. 

To further deepen her understanding of women’s rights and LGBTQIA+ rights, she is currently graduating with a master’s degree in European Studies and Global Gender Studies at Aalborg University in Denmark. 

During her master’s degree, she joined ALDA Vicenza in September 2022, working as Project Manager Assistant in the Gender, Inclusion and Human Rights Hub where she could put her studies into practice, and she is now Junior Project Manager and Hub Coordinator of this Hub. 

Italian native speaker, she is fluent in English and Spanish.

Camilla Vedovato

Camilla est titulaire d’une licence en Médiation Linguistique et Culturelle de l’Université de Padoue, où elle a pu participer au programme Erasmus à l’Université de Strathclyde à Glasgow, en Écosse.

Passionnée par les droits de l’homme et l’égalité, elle a été bénévole pour soutenir les réfugiés et les demandeurs d’asile pendant deux ans.

Pour approfondir davantage sa compréhension des droits des femmes et des droits des LGBTQIA+, elle est actuellement en train de terminer sa maîtrise en Études Européennes et en Études de Genre Mondiales à l’Université d’Aalborg au Danemark.

Pendant sa maîtrise, elle a rejoint l’ALDA Vicenza en septembre 2022, travaillant en tant qu’assistante de chef de projet au sein du Pôle Genre, Inclusion et Droits de l’Homme, où elle a pu mettre en pratique ses études. Elle est maintenant Cheffe de Projet Junior et Coordinatrice de ce pôle.

De langue maternelle italienne, elle parle couramment l’anglais et l’espagnol.

Camilla Vedovato

Camilla ha conseguito una laurea in Mediazione Linguistica e Culturale presso l’Università di Padova, dove ha potuto partecipare al Programma Erasmus presso la Strathclyde University di Glasgow, in Scozia.

Appassionata dei diritti umani e dell’uguaglianza, si è offerta volontaria per sostenere i rifugiati e i richiedenti asilo per due anni.

Per approfondire ulteriormente la sua comprensione dei diritti delle donne e dei diritti LGBTQIA+, attualmente sta conseguendo un master in Studi europei e Studi globali di genere presso l’Università di Aalborg in Danimarca.

Durante il suo master, è entrata a far parte di ALDA Vicenza nel settembre 2022, lavorando come Project Manager Assistant nel Gender, Inclusion and Human Rights Hub dove ha potuto mettere in pratica i suoi studi, e ora è Junior Project Manager e Hub Coordinator.

Madrelingua italiana, parla fluentemente inglese e spagnolo.

Giulia Sostero

Giulia Sostero coordonne les activités de l’ALDA dans la région du Moyen-Orient et de l’Afrique (MEA) et anime les réseaux euro-méditerranéens de notre association. Elle gère des projets financés par l’UE et non-UE dans le cadre de différents programmes, tels que l’ENI, la DG DEVCO, Erasmus+ et d’autres, pour lesquels elle soutient également la phase de développement des projets. Elle supervise le développement de deux Agences de la Démocratie Locale situées au Maroc et en Tunisie, en soutenant la gestion interne, la durabilité et le développement des projets. Avec l’équipe qu’elle coordonne, elle représente l’ALDA au sein de réseaux internationaux et d’événements, et elle a acquis une expertise en matière de création de partenariats. Elle contribue également à des travaux de recherche et à des missions relevant de son domaine de compétence.

Elle s’est spécialisée dans la région méditerranéenne à la fois pendant ses études et sa carrière professionnelle. Elle détient un baccalauréat en Langues, Cultures et Sociétés de l’Asie et de l’Afrique méditerranéenne, avec une spécialisation en arabe, ainsi qu’un diplôme conjoint de maîtrise Erasmus Mundus en Médiation Inter-Méditerranéenne, mêlant sociologie, sciences politiques et gestion de projets, délivré par l’Université Ca’ Foscari (Venise, Italie), l’Université Paul Valéry Montpellier III (Montpellier, France) et l’Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Barcelone, Espagne). Son mémoire de maîtrise, qu’elle a eu l’occasion de présenter lors de la conférence de l’Association internationale de sociologie à Toronto (Canada) et lors de la conférence de la section de sociologie de la religion de l’Association européenne de sociologie à Turin (Italie), portait sur le concept de radicalisation et son lien avec l’islamophobie, avec une étude de cas sur le système suédois de prévention.
Auparavant, elle a travaillé comme assistante juridique pour les demandeurs d’asile dans le nord de l’Italie (province de Vicenza), s’occupant de la phase initiale d’accueil, qui comprenait la fourniture d’informations aux demandeurs d’asile sur leurs droits, ainsi que leur accompagnement individuel pour préparer leur entretien.

Par ailleurs, elle est éducatrice au sein du mouvement scout et coordonne un groupe de mentors travaillant avec des jeunes de 12 à 16 ans. Elle organise souvent des ateliers pour des groupes de jeunes et/ou d’adultes sur les thèmes de la migration, de l’asile et du conflit israélo-palestinien. Depuis 2010, elle est bénévole dans le domaine de la migration et de l’intégration, mais aussi du handicap et de la lutte contre le sans-abrisme. Elle a participé à l’organisation de nombreux échanges transnationaux de jeunes et y a pris part. Elle est passionnée par la musique, qu’elle a étudiée et utilise comme outil de recherche et d’éducation.

Elle est une locutrice native de l’italien et du français, et parle également l’anglais, l’espagnol et l’arabe (ainsi que les bases du suédois, du turc et de l’hébreu).

Giulia Sostero

Giulia coordina le attività di ALDA in Medio Oriente e Africa (MEA) e anima le reti euro-mediterranee della nostra associazione. Gestisce progetti finanziati dall’UE e non UE nell’ambito di molti programmi diversi, come ENI, DG DEVCO, Erasmus+ e altri, per i quali sostiene anche la fase di sviluppo del progetto. Sovrintende allo sviluppo di due agenzie per la democrazia locale in Marocco e Tunisia, sostenendo la gestione interna e la sostenibilità e lo sviluppo dei progetti. Insieme al team che coordina, rappresenta ALDA in reti ed eventi internazionali e ha acquisito esperienza nella costruzione di partnership. Contribuisce anche a lavori di ricerca e incarichi all’interno del suo campo di competenza.

Si è specializzata nell’area mediterranea sia durante gli studi che nella vita professionale. Ha conseguito una laurea in Lingue, Culture e Società dell’Asia e dell’Africa mediterranea, con specializzazione in arabo, e un Master Erasmus Mundus sulla Mediazione Inter-Mediterranea, che ha rilasciato dall’Università di Ca’ Foscari (Venezia, Italia), Université Paul Valéry Montpellier III (Montpellier, Francia) e Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Barcellona, Spagna). La tesi di Master, che ha avuto la possibilità di presentare alla conferenza dell’Associazione Sociologica Internazionale a Toronto (Canada) e alla conferenza dell’Associazione Sociologica Europea di Sociologia della Religione RN34 a Torino (Italia), considerato il concetto di radicalizzazione e il suo legame con l’islamofobia, con uno studio di caso sul sistema di prevenzione svedese.
In precedenza ha lavorato come assistente legale per i richiedenti asilo nel Nord Italia (provincia di Vicenza), occupandosi della prima fase di accoglienza che ha comportato la fornitura di informazioni ai richiedenti asilo sui loro diritti, ma anche istruendoli individualmente a prepararsi per il loro colloquio.

Da un lato, è un’educatrice all’interno del movimento scout e coordina un gruppo di mentori che lavorano con i giovani dai 12 ai 16 anni. Spesso organizza e tiene workshop per giovani e/o gruppi di adulti sul tema della migrazione, dell’asilo e del conflitto israelo-palestinese. Dal 2010 è volontaria nel campo della migrazione e dell’integrazione, ma anche della disabilità e dei senzatetto. Ha partecipato e collaborato all’organizzazione di numerosi scambi giovanili transnazionali. È appassionata di musica, che ha studiato e utilizza come strumento di ricerca ed educativo.

È madrelingua italiana e francese e parla anche inglese, spagnolo e arabo (insieme alle basi di svedese, turco ed ebraico).

Valeria Fantini

Valeria works as a project manager for projects implemented by ALDA, with a specific focus on environment and sustainability.

Currently, she is managing projects funded by different European Programmes, such as DEAR, LIFE, HORIZON, ERASMUS+, on the topic of climate change adaptation, flood risk mitigation, fair and sustainable food consumption and production, territorial development, and Green Deal policies implementation.

During her previous work experience at the Europe Direct Network Office of the Province of Verona, she was responsible both for the dissemination and outreach of European Union policies and opportunities on the territory and for the planning and execution of complex projects, conferences, and training activities with various stakeholders, such as the 98 Municipalities of the territory, the Veneto Region, the Europe Direct Network and the DG Communication of the European Commission. In this context Valeria was able to deepen her knowledge on European environmental policies and the Green Deal, and to carry out concrete actions and initiatives to disseminate these policies on the territory.

She holds a master’s degree in law, acquired at the University of Trento – where she specialized in European Union Law. Her passion for Human Rights and equality led her to attend the 10th edition of the “Diversity Management and Gender Equality” Master course of the Giacomo Brodolini Foundation.

Valeria is a native Italian speaker; she has an excellent command of English and German and a sound knowledge of Spanish and French

Valeria Fantini

Valeria travaille en tant que chef de projet pour des projets mis en œuvre par l’ALDA, avec un accent particulier sur l’environnement et la durabilité.

Actuellement, elle gère des projets financés par différents programmes européens tels que DEAR, LIFE, HORIZON, ERASMUS+, portant sur l’adaptation au changement climatique, la réduction des risques d’inondation, la consommation et la production alimentaire équitables et durables, le développement territorial et la mise en œuvre des politiques du Green Deal.

Au cours de son expérience professionnelle précédente au Bureau du Réseau Europe Direct de la Province de Vérone, elle était responsable à la fois de la diffusion et de la sensibilisation aux politiques et opportunités de l’Union européenne sur le territoire, ainsi que de la planification et de la réalisation de projets complexes, de conférences et d’activités de formation avec divers acteurs, tels que les 98 municipalités du territoire, la région de Vénétie, le réseau Europe Direct et la DG Communication de la Commission européenne. Dans ce contexte, Valeria a pu approfondir ses connaissances sur les politiques environnementales européennes et le Green Deal, et mener des actions et initiatives concrètes pour diffuser ces politiques sur le territoire.

Elle détient un diplôme de master en droit obtenu à l’Université de Trento, où elle s’est spécialisée en droit de l’Union européenne. Sa passion pour les droits de l’homme et l’égalité l’a amenée à suivre la 10e édition du cours de maîtrise “Gestion de la diversité et égalité des sexes” de la Fondation Giacomo Brodolini.

Valeria est une locutrice native italienne ; elle a une excellente maîtrise de l’anglais et de l’allemand, ainsi qu’une bonne connaissance de l’espagnol et du français.

Valeria Fantini

Valeria lavora come project manager per i progetti realizzati da ALDA, con un focus specifico su ambiente e sostenibilità.

Attualmente sta gestendo progetti finanziati da diversi Programmi Europei, come DEAR, LIFE, HORIZON, ERASMUS+, sul tema dell’adattamento ai cambiamenti climatici, della mitigazione dei rischi di alluvione, del consumo e della produzione alimentare equa e sostenibile, dello sviluppo territoriale, e l’attuazione delle politiche del Green Deal.

Durante la sua precedente esperienza lavorativa presso l’Ufficio Europe Direct Network della Provincia di Verona, è stata responsabile sia della diffusione e della diffusione delle politiche e delle opportunità dell’Unione Europea sul territorio sia della pianificazione e realizzazione di progetti complessi, conferenze e attività di formazione con diversi stakeholder, come i 98 Comuni del territorio, la Regione Veneto, la Rete Europe Direct e la DG Comunicazione della Commissione Europea. In questo contesto Valeria ha potuto approfondire le sue conoscenze sulle politiche ambientali europee e sul Green Deal, e realizzare azioni e iniziative concrete per diffondere queste politiche sul territorio.

Ha conseguito un master in giurisprudenza, acquisito presso l’Università di Trento – dove si è specializzata in Diritto dell’Unione Europea. La sua passione per i diritti umani e l’uguaglianza l’ha portata a frequentare la decima edizione del Master “Diversity Management and Gender Equality” della Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini.

Valeria è una madrelingua italiana; ha un’ottima padronanza dell’inglese e del tedesco e una solida conoscenza dello spagnolo e del francese

Viorica Tudos

Viorica Tudos a rejoint l’ALDA en 2022 en tant que chef de projet et, un an plus tard, elle a pris la direction de la succursale de l’ALDA à Chisinau. Elle contribue également aux projets transfrontaliers du Partenariat oriental et gère un projet financé par l’UE visant à améliorer la gouvernance locale, l’engagement des citoyens et le dialogue avec les autorités locales.
Au cours de sa carrière professionnelle, Viorica a travaillé en tant que responsable du marketing et de la communication dans divers secteurs, des biens de consommation à la banque, dans des organisations internationales et locales, et dans les secteurs privé et public. Elle a notamment fourni des conseils en matière de communication pour des projets dans les domaines de la justice, de la santé et du tourisme financés par l’USIAD et la Banque mondiale.
Elle est titulaire de diplômes en relations publiques et en communication sociale, d’un master en marketing et d’un diplôme CIM de niveau 6 en marketing professionnel de l’Oxford College of Marketing.
Viorica est de langue maternelle roumaine et parle couramment l’anglais et le russe.

Viorica Tudos

Viorica Tudos è entrata in ALDA nel 2022 come project manager e un anno dopo ha assunto la carica di direttore dell’ufficio di ALDA di Chisinau. Contribuisce inoltre ai progetti transnazionali del Partenariato orientale e gestisce un progetto finanziato dall’UE per migliorare la governance locale e l’impegno e il dialogo dei cittadini con le autorità locali.
Nel corso della sua carriera professionale, Viorica ha lavorato come responsabile marketing e comunicazione in diversi settori, dai beni di consumo alle banche, in organizzazioni internazionali e locali, nel settore pubblico e privato. Tra le altre cose, ha fornito consulenza in materia di comunicazione a progetti nei settori della giustizia, della salute e del turismo finanziati dall’USIAD e dalla Banca Mondiale.
È laureata in Relazioni pubbliche e Comunicazione sociale, ha conseguito un master in Marketing e si è diplomata all’Oxford College of Marketing con il CIM Level 6 Diploma in Professional Marketing.
Viorica è di madrelingua rumena e parla correntemente inglese e russo.

Katica Janeva

Katica Janeva travaille pour l’ALDA depuis plus de dix ans et possède une vaste expérience en matière de démocratie locale, de coopération entre les autorités locales et la société civile, ainsi que de processus de décentralisation.

Elle est actuellement directrice de la branche ALDA basée à Skopje et coordinatrice pour les Balkans occidentaux. En outre, elle est membre fondateur et directrice du Réseau balkanique pour la démocratie locale, qui se concentre sur l’autonomisation de la bonne gouvernance dans les Balkans occidentaux.

Elle travaille notamment dans le domaine de la francophonie et contribue très activement à l’Organisation internationale de la francophonie.

Elle a également bénéficié du programme de volontariat francophone et a été basée à l’Agence universitaire francophone au Cambodge en 2014. Sur la base de son engagement civique, elle pense que l’approche locale a un grand potentiel pour un changement positif à long terme des communautés et le renforcement de la démocratie.

Katica Janeva

Katica Janeva lavora per ALDA da oltre un decennio e ha una vasta esperienza sul tema della democrazia locale, della cooperazione tra autorità locali e società civile e del processo di decentramento.

Attualmente è direttrice della filiale ALDA con sede a Skopje e coordinatrice per i Balcani occidentali. Inoltre, è membro fondatore e direttore della Rete balcanica per la democrazia locale che si concentra sull’empowerment del buon governo nei Balcani occidentali.

Tra l’altro, lavora anche nel campo della francofonia ed è un collaboratore molto attivo dell’Organizzazione internazionale della francofonia.

Ha anche beneficiato del programma di volontariato francofono e ha lavorato presso l’Agenzia dell’Università francofona in Cambogia nel 2014. Sulla base del suo impegno civico, ritiene che l’approccio locale abbia un grande potenziale per un cambiamento positivo duraturo delle comunità e per il rafforzamento della democrazia.

Ivana Velkova

Travaillant pour l’AADL depuis 2015, Ivana a commencé en tant qu’assistante de projet et a progressé régulièrement jusqu’au poste de chef de projet qu’elle occupe aujourd’hui. Professeur de français à l’origine, titulaire d’une maîtrise en langues, affaires et commerce international, Ivana a développé diverses compétences dans des contextes gouvernementaux et non gouvernementaux. Ses compétences en matière de gestion du cycle de projet, de travail avec les jeunes et de communication constituent une valeur ajoutée pour la mise en œuvre de projets non seulement sur le territoire de la Macédoine du Nord, mais aussi au niveau régional et international.

Outre le macédonien, sa langue maternelle, elle parle couramment le français, l’anglais et le serbe, et a une compréhension moyenne de l’italien. Elle est extravertie, amicale et communique facilement avec les gens.

Ivana Velkova

Lavorando per ALDA da 2015, Ivana ha iniziato come assistente di progetto e progredito costantemente alla posizione di project manager che detiene oggi. Originariamente professoressa di francese, con un Master in Lingue, Commercio e Commercio Internazionale, Ivana ha sviluppato varie competenze in contesti sia governativi che non governativi. Le sue competenze nella gestione del ciclo di progetto, nel lavoro giovanile e nella comunicazione sono un valore aggiunto, mentre l’attuazione di progetti non solo sul territorio della Macedonia del Nord, ma anche a livello regionale e internazionale.

Oltre al macedone come lingua madre, parla fluentemente francese, inglese e serbo e ha una comprensione moderata dell’italiano. È estroversa, amichevole e comunica facilmente con la gente.

Fedoua Bouderdaben

Fedoua est une gestionnaire de projet junior au sein du département Moyen-Orient-Afrique de l’ALDA et est basée à Strasbourg. Elle détient une licence en science politique et un master en relations internationales de Sciences Po Strasbourg. Elle a eu l’opportunité de faire un échange Erasmus à Istanbul et à la suite de cette expérience, elle a rédigé un mémoire de recherche sur la fin du califat ottoman pour sa thèse de master.

Elle a précédemment fait du bénévolat et travaillé au sein d’associations axées sur la visibilité des migrants, des réfugiés et des demandeurs d’asile, ainsi que sur l’appropriation de l’espace public par les citoyens à travers un urbanisme réfléchi par les citoyens. Elle a également acquis une connaissance substantielle de la région euro-méditerranéenne en effectuant un stage à la représentation permanente de Malte auprès du Conseil de l’Europe.

Fedoua Bouderdaben

Fedoua è un project manager junior nel dipartimento Medio Oriente-Africa di ALDA e ha sede a Strasburgo. Ha conseguito una laurea in Scienze Politiche e un master in Relazioni Internazionali presso Science Po Strasbourg. Ha avuto l’opportunità di fare uno scambio di Erasmus a Istanbul e dopo quell’esperienza, ha prodotto un documento di ricerca sulla fine del califfato ottomano per la sua tesi di laurea.

In precedenza ha fatto volontariato e ha lavorato in associazioni incentrate sulla visibilità dei migranti, dei rifugiati e dei richiedenti asilo e sull’appropriazione dello spazio pubblico da parte dei cittadini attraverso un’urbanistica pensata dai cittadini. Ha inoltre acquisito una notevole conoscenza dell’area euromediterranea svolgendo uno stage presso la rappresentanza permanente Maltese presso il Consiglio d’Europa.

Luisa dal Prà

Dal Prà Luisa is a Project manager for ALDA Italia APS and she is the coordinator of the Alta Via della Grande Guerra (AVGG) DMO where she manages the project’s communication, promotion and development and she coordinates events and relations between administrators and economic stakeholders; she is also in charge of the project H.I.L.L. (Habitat in Living Landscape); project Carpaneda Chiama – in Vicenza, organization of participatory events. She collaborates in the definition and the drafting of the SISUS project for the Pedemontana Urban Area and the definition of partnerships for Europei projects in different programs.

Luisa dal Prà

Dal Prà Luisa est chef de projet pour ALDA Italia APS et elle est la coordinatrice de l’Alta Via della Grande Guerra (AVGG) DMO, où elle gère la communication, la promotion et le développement du projet, ainsi que la coordination des événements et des relations entre les administrateurs et les acteurs économiques ; elle est également en charge du projet H.I.L.L. (Habitat in Living Landscape) et du projet Carpaneda Chiama à Vicenza, qui concerne l’organisation d’événements participatifs. Elle collabore à la définition et à la rédaction du projet SISUS pour la zone urbaine de la Pedemontana, ainsi qu’à la définition de partenariats pour des projets européens dans différents programmes.

Luisa dal Prà

Dal Prà Luisa è Project manager di ALDA Italia APS ed è coordinatrice dell’Alta Via della Grande Guerra (AVGG) DMO dove gestisce la comunicazione del progetto, promozione e sviluppo e coordina eventi e relazioni tra amministratori e stakeholder economici; è anche responsabile del progetto H.I.L.L.L. (Habitat in Living Landscape); progetto Carpaneda Chiama – a Vicenza, organizzazione di eventi partecipativi. Collabora alla definizione e alla stesura del progetto SISUS per l’Area Urbana Pedemontana e alla definizione di partnership per progetti Europei in diversi programmi.

Irakli Jgharkava

Irakli Jgharkava occupe le poste de coordinateur pour le Caucase du Sud et l’Asie centrale, basé à Tbilissi, en Géorgie. Avant de rejoindre l’ALDA, Irakli a acquis une précieuse expérience en travaillant avec l’European Endowment for Democracy (EED) en tant qu’assistant de programme et consultant, où il a contribué aux efforts de l’organisation pour promouvoir la démocratie dans la région du Partenariat oriental de l’Union européenne. De plus, il a travaillé en tant que chercheur au sein du groupe de réflexion basé à Tbilissi, l’Institut géorgien de politique, se concentrant sur des domaines de recherche tels que les relations entre la Géorgie et l’Union européenne, la polarisation des médias, la guerre de l’information, la sécurité nationale et le nationalisme.

Le parcours académique d’Irakli couvre diverses disciplines, telles que les relations internationales, les études de sécurité et les études européennes. Il détient un diplôme de maîtrise du programme “Managing Disruption and Violence” de la Daniel Morgan Graduate School of National Security (Washington, D.C., États-Unis), ainsi qu’un diplôme de master en Affaires et Politiques Publiques Européennes du Collège d’Europe à Natolin. Il a terminé ses études de premier cycle en relations internationales à l’Université d’État de Tbilisi.

Irakli Jgharkava

Irakli Jgharkava è il coordinatore del Caucaso meridionale e dell’Asia centrale, con sede a Tbilisi, in Georgia. Prima di entrare in ALDA, Irakli ha acquisito una preziosa esperienza lavorando con il Fondo europeo per la democrazia (EED) come assistente di programma e consulente, dove ha contribuito agli sforzi dell’organizzazione nella promozione della democrazia nella regione del partenariato orientale dell’UE. Inoltre, ha lavorato come ricercatore presso il think tank di Tbilisi, l’Istituto georgiano di politica, concentrandosi su aree di ricerca come le relazioni Georgia-UE, la polarizzazione dei media, la guerra dell’informazione, la sicurezza nazionale e il nazionalismo.

Il background accademico di Irakli abbraccia varie discipline, come le relazioni internazionali, gli studi sulla sicurezza e gli studi europei. Ha conseguito una laurea magistrale nel programma Managing Disruption and Violence presso la Daniel Morgan Graduate School of National Security (Washington, D.C., Stati Uniti) e un master in Affari pubblici europei e politiche presso il College of Europe di Natolin. Ha completato i suoi studi universitari in relazioni internazionali presso la Tbilisi State University.

Aladdin Alrifai

Aladdin is an experienced EU Projects Manager and Coordinator with a proven track record of leading successful initiatives in Sports, Youth Empowerment, Civic Engagement, Sustainable Development, and other youth-related areas. Over the past 3 years, he has effectively managed and coordinated multiple projects with EU and global partners. With a strong background in Business Management and Development spanning 9 years, Aladdin has acquired valuable expertise across various sectors and fields. He holds two MSc degrees, one in Leadership and another in Marketing, reflecting his commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth. Aladdin speaks fluent English, Arabic, and good French.

Aladdin Alrifai

Aladdin est un gestionnaire de projets et coordinateur expérimenté dans le cadre de l’Union européenne, ayant fait ses preuves en menant à bien des initiatives couronnées de succès dans les domaines du sport, de l’autonomisation des jeunes, de l’engagement civique, du développement durable et d’autres domaines liés à la jeunesse. Au cours des trois dernières années, il a efficacement géré et coordonné plusieurs projets en collaboration avec des partenaires de l’Union européenne et du monde entier. Avec une solide expérience en gestion et développement des affaires s’étendant sur une période de 9 ans, Aladdin a acquis une expertise précieuse dans divers secteurs et domaines. Il détient deux diplômes de Master en sciences, l’un en Leadership et l’autre en Marketing, ce qui reflète son engagement envers l’apprentissage continu et le développement professionnel. Aladdin parle couramment l’anglais, l’arabe et maîtrise le français à un bon niveau.

Aladdin Alrifai

Aladdin è un esperto Project Manager e Coordinatore dell’UE con una comprovata esperienza nelle principali iniziative di successo nello sport, nell’empowerment giovanile, nell’impegno civico, nello sviluppo sostenibile e in altre aree legate ai giovani. Negli ultimi 3 anni, ha effettivamente gestito e coordinato diversi progetti con partner europei e globali. Con un forte background in Business Management e Sviluppo che copre 9 anni, Aladdin ha acquisito preziose competenze in vari settori e campi. Ha conseguito due Master, uno in Leadership e un altro in Marketing, riflettendo il suo impegno per l’apprendimento permanente e la crescita professionale. Aladdin parla fluentemente inglese, arabo e a buon livello il francese.

Abdelaziz Bouslah

Abdelaziz Bouslah est le directeur du bureau de l’ALDA à Tunis et le responsable régional pour l’Afrique au sein du département AME. Il a rejoint l’Association européenne pour la démocratie locale (ALDA) en mars 2019. Auparavant, il était consultant pour le réseau Euro-Med France, où il assurait la liaison avec la délégation de l’UE en Tunisie. Il a également travaillé comme chef de projet pour l’Association tunisienne pour la gestion et la stabilité sociale (TAMSS), en se concentrant sur l’entreprenariat et la création d’emplois pour les communautés marginalisées en Tunisie.

Il est expert en gestion de projet, en gouvernance locale et en renforcement de la participation des citoyens et du dialogue avec les autorités nationales et locales.

En ce qui concerne les activités de la société civile, Abdelaziz est membre du comité de pilotage du réseau Euro-Med France, ancien membre du groupe consultatif des réseaux UNESCO – réseaux méditerranéens de la jeunesse en Tunisie et ancien logisticien à l’Institut du débat international.

Abdelaziz est de langue maternelle arabe, parle couramment le français et l’anglais et a des notions d’italien.

Abdelaziz Bouslah

Abdelaziz Bouslah è il direttore dell’Ufficio ALDA di Tunisi e l’ufficiale regionale per l’Africa nel dipartimento MEA. È entrato a far parte dell’Associazione europea per la democrazia locale (ALDA) nel marzo 2019. In precedenza è stato consulente della rete Euro-Med France, dove ha collaborato con la delegazione dell’UE in Tunisia. Ha anche lavorato come project manager per l’Associazione tunisina per la gestione e la stabilità sociale (TAMSS), concentrandosi sull’imprenditorialità e la creazione di posti di lavoro per le comunità emarginate in Tunisia.

È esperto nella gestione dei progetti, nella governance locale e nella promozione della partecipazione e del dialogo dei cittadini con le autorità nazionali e locali.

Per quanto riguarda le attività della società civile, Abdelaziz è membro del comitato direttivo dell’Euro-Med France Network, ex membro del gruppo consultivo delle reti UNESCO-Mediterranean Youth Networks Tunisia ed ex funzionario logistico presso l’International Debate Institute.

Abdelaziz è madrelingua arabo, fluente in francese e inglese, e ha abilità di conversazione in italiano.

Lizeth Lopez

Lizeth joined ALDA in 2023 as Junior Project Manager in the Environment & Climate Hub after an internship in the Project Implementation Unit. Based on the Vicenza Office, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Politics and International Relations from the University of Manchester (UK). She is currently finishing her master’s degree in Local Development at the University of Padua (IT).

Her past working experience includes the implementation of social development programs for small-scale farmers in Ecuador. Her interests involve corporate social responsibility, circularity and sustainability.

Lizeth Lopez

Lizeth a rejoint l’ALDA en 2023 en tant que gestionnaire de projet junior au sein du Hub Environnement et Climat après un stage au sein de l’Unité de mise en œuvre des projets. Basée au bureau de Vicenza, elle est titulaire d’une licence en politique et relations internationales de l’université de Manchester (Royaume-Uni). Elle termine actuellement son master en développement local à l’université de Padoue (IT).

Son expérience professionnelle passée comprend la mise en œuvre de programmes de développement social pour les petits exploitants agricoles en Équateur. Elle s’intéresse à la responsabilité sociale des entreprises, à la circularité et à la durabilité.

Lizeth Lopez

Lizeth è entrata a far parte di ALDA nel 2023 come Junior Project Manager nell’hub Ambiente e Clima dopo uno stage nell’Unità di implementazione dei progetti. Con sede a Vicenza, ha conseguito una laurea in Politica e Relazioni Internazionali presso l’Università di Manchester (Regno Unito). Attualmente sta concludendo il master in Sviluppo locale presso l’Università di Padova (IT).

La sua esperienza lavorativa passata comprende l’attuazione di programmi di sviluppo sociale per piccoli agricoltori in Ecuador. I suoi interessi riguardano la responsabilità sociale delle imprese, la circolarità e la sostenibilità.

Zuhal Önal

Zuhal a rejoint ALDA en tant qu’assistant de projet en octobre 2023, participant au projet “WE ACT” au sein du département de gestion de projet de MEA. Elle est titulaire d’un diplôme en économie de l’Université technique du Moyen-Orient. Ses rôles précédents comprennent un poste d’assistante de programme à l’Institut démocratique national (NDI), où elle s’est concentrée sur la participation civique et a été particulièrement axée sur l’autonomisation des jeunes femmes dans les processus décisionnels. En outre, elle a acquis une expérience précieuse dans la gestion des subventions en tant qu’assistante au Fonds européen pour la démocratie (EED).

Zuhal Önal

Zuhal è entrata in ALDA come assistente di progetto nell’ottobre 2023, impegnandosi con il progetto “WE ACT” all’interno del dipartimento di gestione del progetto MEA. Ha conseguito una laurea in Economia presso la Middle East Technical University. I suoi precedenti ruoli includono una posizione come assistente di programma presso il National Democratic Institute (NDI), dove si è concentrata sulla partecipazione civica ed è stata particolarmente focalizzata sull’empowerment delle giovani donne nei processi decisionali. Inoltre, ha acquisito una preziosa esperienza nella gestione delle borse di studio come assistente per le sovvenzioni presso il Fondo europeo per la democrazia (EED).

Sara Afendi

Sara is a dedicated professional with a robust academic background in European studies and cultural mediation. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Foreign Languages from the University of Padua and subsequently pursued their passion for European affairs by completing a Master’s degree in European Studies at the University of Turin.

Throughout her academic journey, Sara demonstrated a profound interest in European affairs, concentrating on the intricate political, economic, and social dynamics that influence the European Union. Her commitment to the subject matter is evident in their research endeavors and active engagement in related activities.

Sara started her journey in ALDA as an intern in the Project Management Department focusing on Gender Equality, Inclusion, and Human Rights. In January 2024 she became a Junior Project manager!

Sara Afendi

Sara est une professionnelle dévouée, dotée d’une solide formation universitaire en études européennes et en médiation culturelle. Elle a obtenu une licence en Langues Étrangères à l’Université de Padoue et a ensuite poursuivi sa passion pour les affaires européennes en obtenant un Master en Études Européennes à l’Université de Turin.

Tout au long de son parcours universitaire, Sara a manifesté un profond intérêt pour les affaires européennes, se concentrant sur les dynamiques politiques, économiques et sociales complexes qui influencent l’Union européenne. Son engagement dans le domaine est évident dans leurs travaux de recherche et leur participation active à des activités connexes.

Sara a commencé son parcours chez ALDA en tant que stagiaire au sein du département de gestion de projets, en se concentrant sur l’égalité des sexes, l’inclusion et les droits de l’homme. En janvier 2024, elle est devenue chef de projet junior !

Sara Afendi

Sara è una professionista impegnata con una solida formazione accademica in studi europei e mediazione culturale. Ha conseguito la laurea in Lingue Straniere presso l’Università di Padova e successivamente ha perseguito la sua passione per gli affari europei conseguendo un Master in Studi Europei presso l’Università di Torino.

Durante il suo percorso accademico, Sara ha dimostrato un profondo interesse per gli affari europei, concentrandosi sulle intricate dinamiche politiche, economiche e sociali che influenzano l’Unione Europea. Il suo impegno nella materia è evidente nei suoi sforzi di ricerca e nell’impegno attivo nelle attività correlate.

Sara ha iniziato il suo percorso in ALDA come stagista nel Dipartimento di Gestione Progetti focalizzato su Parità di Genere, Inclusione e Diritti Umani. Nel gennaio 2024 è diventata Project Manager Junior!

Alice Lazzarin

Alice holds a Master’s degree in European and Global Studies and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Sciences and International Relations both from the University of Padua. During her study career she had the opportunity to discover the Erasmus exchange programme at “Faculté Jean-Monnet – Université Paris Saclay ” in Paris, and she joined ALDA for an internship as Project Management Assistant with a focus on Migration and Sustainable Development in the Brussels office.

Her working career began as a Junior Project Manager in a trading company and then as a Project Officer in the General Direction of the Municipality of Venice, but her passion for EU funded projects was still there so she decided to come back and she is now Junior Project Manager at ALDA, based in Vicenza.

Passionate about sports, environment, and sustainable development, she is a track and field instructor and athlete.

Italian native speaker, she is fluent in English, French and she possesses a good level of Spanish.

Alice Lazzarin

Alice est titulaire d’un master en Études Européennes et Mondiales et d’une licence en Sciences Politiques et Relations Internationales, tous deux obtenus à l’Université de Padoue. Pendant ses études, elle a eu l’occasion de découvrir le programme d’échange Erasmus à la Faculté Jean-Monnet – Université Paris Saclay à Paris, et elle a rejoint l’ALDA pour un stage en tant qu’assistante de gestion de projet dans le domaine des migrations et du développement durable au sein du bureau de Bruxelles.

Sa carrière professionnelle a débuté en tant que chef de projet junior dans une société commerciale, puis en tant que responsable de projet à la direction générale de la municipalité de Venise, mais sa passion pour les projets financés par l’UE ne l’a pas quittée et elle a décidé de revenir. Elle est aujourd’hui chef de projet junior à l’ALDA, basée à Vicenza.

Passionnée par le sport, l’environnement et le développement durable, elle est monitrice d’athlétisme et athlète.

De langue maternelle italienne, elle parle couramment l’anglais, le français et possède un bon niveau d’espagnol.

Alice Lazzarin

Alice ha conseguito un Master in Studi Europei e Globali e una laurea in Scienze Politiche e Relazioni Internazionali presso l’Università di Padova. Durante il suo percorso di studi ha avuto l’opportunità di scoprire il programma di scambio Erasmus presso la “Faculté Jean-Monnet – Université Paris Saclay” di Parigi, ed è entrata a far parte di ALDA per uno stage come assistente alla gestione dei progetti con particolare attenzione alla migrazione e allo sviluppo sostenibile nell’ufficio di Bruxelles.

La sua carriera lavorativa è iniziata come Junior Project Manager in un’azienda commerciale e poi come Project Officer presso la Direzione Generale del Comune di Venezia, ma la passione per i progetti finanziati dall’UE è rimasta, così ha deciso di tornare e ora è Junior Project Manager presso ALDA, con sede a Vicenza.

Appassionata di sport, ambiente e sviluppo sostenibile, è istruttrice e atleta di atletica leggera.

Di madrelingua italiana, parla correntemente inglese, francese e possiede un buon livello di spagnolo.

Ginevra Gatti

Ginevra holds a Bachelor’s Degree and Diploma of Merit in Foreign Languages and Cultures from the University of Venice. She specialised through two Master’s degrees in International Relations and Sustainable Development, focusing on European climate and energy politics.

Before joining Alda in the role of Project Manager in the Environment & Climate Hub, she oversaw sustainability projects for a big multinational company. Ginevra also worked as a trainee at the Italian Embassies of Tbilisi (Georgia) and Oslo (Norway) and at the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change in Venice (Italy).

Ginevra has a strong passion for Asian geopolitics and culture. She loves going to art exhibitions and spending time in nature. She speaks 4 languages fluently (Italian, English, German and Russian), and has a good command of French.

Ginevra Gatti

Ginevra est titulaire d’une licence et d’un diplôme de mérite en Langues et Cultures étrangères de l’Université de Venise. Elle s’est spécialisée dans deux masters en Relations Internationales et Développement durable, axés sur la politique européenne du climat et de l’énergie.

Avant de rejoindre Alda dans le rôle de chef de projet au sein du Hub Environment et Climat, elle a supervisé des projets de développement durable pour une grande multinationale. Ginevra a également travaillé comme stagiaire aux ambassades italiennes de Tbilissi (Géorgie) et d’Oslo (Norvège) et au Centre euro-méditerranéen sur le changement climatique à Venise (Italie).

Ginevra a une forte passion pour la géopolitique et la culture asiatiques. Elle aime aller à des expositions d’art et passer du temps dans la nature. Elle parle 4 langues couramment (italien, anglais, allemand et russe), et a une bonne maîtrise du français.

Ginevra Gatti

Ginevra ha conseguito la laurea e il diploma di merito in Lingue e Culture straniere presso l’Università di Venezia. Si è specializzata attraverso due Master in Relazioni Internazionali e Sviluppo Sostenibile, concentrandosi sulla politica europea del clima e dell’energia.

Prima di entrare in Alda nel ruolo di Project Manager nell’Hub Ambente e Clima, ha supervisionato progetti di sostenibilità per una grande multinazionale. Ginevra ha anche lavorato come tirocinante presso le ambasciate italiane di Tbilisi (Georgia) e Oslo (Norvegia) e presso il Centro Euro-Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici a Venezia (Italia).

Ginevra ha una forte passione per la geopolitica e la cultura asiatica. Ama andare a mostre d’arte e trascorrere del tempo nella natura. Parla fluentemente 4 lingue (italiano, inglese, tedesco e russo) e ha una buona padronanza del francese.

Rita Martino

Rita is a project manager at ALDA+ at the Environment and Climate Change Hub.

Rita holds a master’s degree in International Development and Cooperation from Turin University. During her studies, she participated in an Erasmus exchange programme at Bergen University (NO) and worked as an intern at the IFRC in Sudan.

Always interested in environmental issues, she participated in an EVS programme in an eco-village.

At the end of her studies she moved to Germany where she has been working with international NGOs engaged in health care and inclusion and most recently at the Ludwig – Maximilian – University in Munich. 

Relocated to Schio, her hometown, she joined Alda+ in 2024 after a working experience in a local Social Cooperative.

Rita Martino

Rita est chef de projet à l’ALDA+ au sein du Hub Environnement et Changement climatique.

Rita est titulaire d’un master en Développement et Coopération Internationale de l’université de Turin. Pendant ses études, elle a participé à un programme d’échange Erasmus à l’université de Bergen (Norvège) et a travaillé comme stagiaire à la FICR au Soudan.

Toujours intéressée par les questions environnementales, elle a participé à un programme SVE dans un éco-village.

À la fin de ses études, elle s’est installée en Allemagne où elle a travaillé avec des ONG internationales engagées dans les soins de santé et l’inclusion et, plus récemment, à l’université Ludwig-Maximilian de Munich.

Installée à Schio, sa ville natale, elle a rejoint Alda+ en 2024 après une expérience professionnelle dans une coopérative sociale locale.

Rita Martino

Rita è project manager di ALDA+ presso L’Hub Ambiente e Cambiamento Climatico.

Rita ha conseguito un master in Sviluppo e Cooperazione Internazionale presso l’Università di Torino. Durante gli studi ha partecipato a un programma di scambio Erasmus presso l’Università di Bergen (NO) e ha lavorato come stagista presso la FICR in Sudan.

Da sempre interessata alle questioni ambientali, ha partecipato a un programma SVE in un ecovillaggio.

Al termine degli studi si è trasferita in Germania dove ha lavorato con ONG internazionali impegnate nell’assistenza sanitaria e nell’inclusione e, più recentemente, presso l’Università Ludwig Maximilian di Monaco.

Trasferitasi a Schio, sua città natale, è entrata in Alda+ nel 2024 dopo un’esperienza lavorativa in una Cooperativa Sociale locale.

Matilde Ferrari

Matilde joined ALDA in January 2024 and she is working as a Junior Project Manager in the Youth, Empowerment & Education Hub. Matilde holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, during which she also spent her Erasmus semester at Paul-Valery University in Montpellier, France.

She is passionate about youth empowerment and active citizenship, and she was continuously involved during he studies in event organisation within European.
During her studies she collaborated with different student organisations, being in charge of event management and reporting.
Previously she worked as a Project Coordinator at a youth organisation, where she always managed Erasmus+ projects and trainings. 

Italian native speaker, she is fluent in English and French, and she has a good level of German and Spanish.

Matilde Ferrari

Matilde è entrata a far parte di ALDA nel gennaio 2024 e lavora come Junior Project Manager presso l’hub Educazione e Responsabilizzazione dei giovani. Matilde ha conseguito una laurea in Relazioni internazionali presso l’Università di Groningen nei Paesi Bassi, durante la quale ha anche trascorso un semestre Erasmus presso l’Università Paul-Valery di Montpellier, in Francia.

Appassionata di empowerment giovanile e cittadinanza attiva, durante i suoi studi è stata costantemente coinvolta nell’organizzazione di eventi.
Durante gli studi ha collaborato con diverse organizzazioni studentesche, occupandosi della gestione e della rendicontazione degli eventi.
In precedenza ha lavorato come coordinatrice di progetto presso un’organizzazione giovanile, dove ha gestito progetti Erasmus+ e corsi di formazione.

Di madrelingua italiana, parla correntemente inglese e francese e ha un buon livello di tedesco e spagnolo.

Matilde Ferrari

Matilde a rejoint l’ALDA en janvier 2024 et travaille en tant que gestionnaire de projet junior au sein du Hub Autonomisation et Éducation des jeunes. Matilde est titulaire d’une licence en relations internationales de l’université de Groningue aux Pays-Bas, au cours de laquelle elle a également passé son semestre Erasmus à l’université Paul-Valéry de Montpellier, en France.

Elle est passionnée par la responsabilisation des jeunes et la citoyenneté active, et elle a été constamment impliquée pendant ses études dans l’organisation d’événements au sein de l’Union européenne.
Pendant ses études, elle a collaboré avec différentes organisations étudiantes, en étant chargée de la gestion des événements et de la rédaction de rapports.
Auparavant, elle a travaillé comme coordinatrice de projet dans une organisation de jeunesse, où elle a toujours géré des projets et des formations Erasmus+.

De langue maternelle italienne, elle parle couramment l’anglais et le français et possède un bon niveau d’allemand et d’espagnol.

Simona Slavkova

Simona Slavkova est actuellement assistante de projet à l’ALDA Skopje.
Elle est titulaire d’une licence en économie de l’université d’économie de Skopje. Son engagement en tant qu’animatrice de jeunesse dans de nombreux projets Erasmus+ souligne son engagement en faveur de l’autonomisation des jeunes et de la collaboration interculturelle.

Avant de rejoindre l’ALDA, elle a travaillé comme coordinatrice de projet et assistante de communication, ce qui lui a permis d’acquérir des connaissances précieuses en matière de gestion de projet et de stratégies de communication efficaces.

Elle possède des compétences avancées en matière de médias sociaux, contribuant ainsi de manière significative aux efforts de sensibilisation et de communication.

Viacheslav Yefymenko

Viacheslav est assistant de projet pour les projets de l’ALDA en Ukraine.

Il est titulaire de deux masters : l’un en histoire de l’université nationale pédagogique Dragomanov de Kiev, en Ukraine, et l’autre en études européennes et mondiales de l’université de Padoue, en Italie.

Il a acquis de l’expérience en matière de politique publique et d’affaires européennes lors de stages auprès d’ONG européennes.

Son expertise porte sur les affaires internationales et plus particulièrement sur l’Union européenne et sa politique de voisinage.

Viacheslav parle ukrainien, anglais, italien et russe.

Viacheslav Yefymenko

Viacheslav è assistente ai progetti di ALDA in Ucraina.

Ha conseguito due lauree magistrali: una in Storia presso l’Università Nazionale Pedagogica Dragomanov di Kiev, Ucraina, e una in Studi europei e globali presso l’Università di Padova, Italia.

Ha acquisito esperienza nel campo delle politiche pubbliche e degli affari europei durante stage presso ONG europee.

È esperto di affari internazionali, con particolare attenzione all’Unione europea e alla sua politica di vicinato.

Viacheslav parla ucraino, inglese, italiano e russo.

Maja Varoshlija

Maja a rejoint l’ALDA en tant que chef de projet en avril 2024 et est basée au bureau de Skopje. Elle est titulaire d’une licence et d’un master en travail social et politique sociale de la Faculté de philosophie de l’Université St. Cyril et Methodius, à Skopje. Elle possède une longue expérience dans l’élaboration et la direction de programmes destinés aux personnes vulnérables, notamment les victimes de la traite et de la violence sexuelle, et dans la lutte contre les inégalités entre les hommes et les femmes. Traduit avec DeepL.com (version gratuite) En outre, en tant que coordinatrice de programme du réseau d’OSC Gender Budget Watchdog dans les Balkans occidentaux et en Moldavie, elle a toujours aidé les OSC à renforcer leurs capacités organisationnelles et leurs compétences en matière de suivi de l’intégration de la dimension de genre dans les budgets. Tout au long de sa carrière, Maja n’a cessé de plaider en faveur de l’autonomisation des communautés marginalisées, en veillant à ce que leurs voix soient entendues et leurs droits respectés.

Maja Varoshlija

Maja è entrata a far parte di ALDA come Project Manager nell’aprile del 2024 e risiede nell’ufficio di Skopje. Ha una lunga esperienza nello sviluppo e nella conduzione di programmi per individui vulnerabili, tra cui le vittime della tratta e della violenza sessuale, e nell’affrontare le disuguaglianze di genere. Inoltre, in qualità di coordinatrice del programma della Rete di sorveglianza del bilancio di genere delle organizzazioni della società civile nei Balcani occidentali e in Moldavia, ha sempre sostenuto le organizzazioni della società civile nel migliorare le loro capacità organizzative e le loro competenze per il monitoraggio del bilancio di genere. Nel corso della sua carriera, Maja si batte costantemente per l’empowerment delle comunità emarginate, assicurando che le loro voci siano ascoltate e i loro diritti difesi.

Mohammed Mustafa

Mohammed is the Project Manager of ALDA’s Migration Thematic Hub based in Vicenza managing EU Projects, driven by a passion for migration studies and human rights. He has extensive experience managing EU-funded projects like AMIF, CERV, and other non-EU initiatives. With a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and Development Project Management, he also holds a second-level Master’s degree in International Relations, Cooperation, and Development.

Mohammed began his career in East Africa, working directly with refugees, migrants, and IDPs, where he built a strong regional network. He then moved on to manage projects across East and North Africa, developing project briefs and navigating complex funding landscapes.

In Italy, Mohammed worked with E4Impact Foundation on diverse projects across Africa and the Middle East. His skills encompass project development, monitoring and evaluation, budgeting, and strategic planning. He is certified in PMD Pro+, PMP, Spend Analysis & Budgeting, and Monitoring & Evaluation.

Previously, Mohammed worked as a Country MEAL and Reporting Specialist at COOPI and as a Coordinator for UN-IOM in Sudan. He also collaborated with the Danish Refugee Council on disaster response at the Sudan-Ethiopia border.

Fluent in English and Arabic, Mohammed is advancing his proficiency in Italian. He is passionate about traveling, diversity, and inclusion, and he leverages his cross-cultural experience and technical expertise to support ALDA’s mission.

Mohammed Mustafa

Mohammed è il Project Manager del Migration Thematic Hub di ALDA, con sede a Vicenza, e gestisce i progetti dell’UE, spinto dalla passione per gli studi sulla migrazione e i diritti umani. Ha una vasta esperienza nella gestione di progetti finanziati dall’UE come AMIF, CERV e altre iniziative non UE. Laureato in Ingegneria meccanica e Gestione di progetti di sviluppo, ha conseguito anche un Master di secondo livello in Relazioni internazionali, cooperazione e sviluppo.

Mohammed ha iniziato la sua carriera in Africa orientale, lavorando direttamente con rifugiati, migranti e sfollati interni, dove ha costruito una forte rete regionale. In seguito è passato a gestire progetti in tutta l’Africa orientale e settentrionale, sviluppando brief di progetto e navigando in complessi paesaggi di finanziamento.

In Italia, Mohammed ha lavorato con la Fondazione E4Impact su diversi progetti in Africa e Medio Oriente. Le sue competenze comprendono lo sviluppo di progetti, il monitoraggio e la valutazione, il budgeting e la pianificazione strategica. Ha ottenuto le certificazioni PMD Pro+, PMP, Spend Analysis Budgeting e Monitoraggio e valutazione.

In precedenza, Mohammed ha lavorato come Country MEAL and Reporting Specialist presso COOPI e come coordinatore per UN-IOM in Sudan. Ha inoltre collaborato con il Consiglio danese per i rifugiati nella risposta ai disastri al confine tra Sudan ed Etiopia.

Parla correntemente l’inglese e l’arabo e sta perfezionando la conoscenza dell’italiano. È appassionato di viaggi, diversità e inclusione e sfrutta la sua esperienza interculturale e le sue competenze tecniche per sostenere la missione di ALDA.

Mohammed Mustafa

Mohammed est le Responsable de Projet du Pôle Migration d’ALDA basé à Vicence, où il gère des projets financés par l’UE, animé par une passion pour les études sur la migration et les droits humains. Il possède une vaste expérience dans la gestion de projets financés par l’UE, tels que AMIF, CERV et d’autres initiatives non européennes. Il est titulaire d’un diplôme de Licence en Génie Mécanique et Gestion de Projets de Développement, ainsi que d’un Master de deuxième niveau en Relations Internationales, Coopération et Développement.

Mohammed a commencé sa carrière en Afrique de l’Est, travaillant directement avec des réfugiés, des migrants et des personnes déplacées internes (PDI), où il a établi un solide réseau régional. Il a ensuite géré des projets à travers l’Afrique de l’Est et du Nord, en élaborant des documents de projet et en naviguant dans des paysages de financement complexes.

En Italie, Mohammed a travaillé avec la Fondation E4Impact sur divers projets en Afrique et au Moyen-Orient. Ses compétences incluent le développement de projets, la surveillance et l’évaluation, la budgétisation et la planification stratégique. Il est certifié en PMD Pro+, PMP, Analyse des Dépenses et Budgétisation, et Surveillance et Évaluation.

Auparavant, Mohammed a travaillé en tant que Spécialiste MEAL et Reporting pour COOPI et comme Coordinateur pour l’UN-IOM au Soudan. Il a également collaboré avec le Conseil Danois pour les Réfugiés sur les interventions en cas de catastrophe à la frontière Soudan-Éthiopie.

Fluent in English and Arabic, Mohammed améliore actuellement sa maîtrise de l’italien. Il est passionné par les voyages, la diversité et l’inclusion, et il met à profit son expérience interculturelle et son expertise technique pour soutenir la mission d’ALDA.

Lorenzo Ianiro

Lorenzo is “Italian Networks and Citizens Engagement Officer” and he joined the ALDA Team as an Intern in August 2024, with the role of Project Manager Assistant, to complete his second level Master’s degree in Participatory Planning named “ProPart”, at the IUAV University.

He holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Philosophy at the “Sapienza” University in Rome, which he combined with Urban Studies following his deep interest in city development and bottom-up space shaping processes. This passion brought him to work as City Councillor in Rome and to participate in different projects for the access to the “right to the city”.
Strongly believing in the interconnection between local and global dimensions, in the past years Lorenzo joined different cooperation missions in Ukraine, working on local communities’ empowerment projects in close connection with the territorial stakeholders and international NGOs. He also collaborates with different Italian newspapers.

Lorenzo is a native Italian speaker, fluent in English and with solid communicative skills in Spanish.

Lorenzo Ianiro

Lorenzo è entrato a far parte del team ALDA come stagista nell’agosto 2024, con il ruolo di Assistente del Project Manager, per completare il suo Master di secondo livello in Progettazione Partecipata denominato “ProPart”, presso l’Università IUAV.

Ha conseguito una laurea e un master in Filosofia presso l’Università “Sapienza” di Roma, che ha unito agli studi urbanistici in seguito al suo profondo interesse per lo sviluppo della città e per i processi di formazione dello spazio dal basso. Questa passione lo ha portato a lavorare come consigliere comunale a Roma e a partecipare a diversi progetti per l’accesso al “diritto alla città”.
Credendo fortemente nell’interconnessione tra dimensione locale e globale, negli ultimi anni Lorenzo ha partecipato a diverse missioni di cooperazione in Ucraina e nei Territori Palestinesi Occupati, lavorando a progetti di empowerment delle comunità locali in stretta connessione con gli stakeholder territoriali e con ONG internazionali come Mediterranea. Collabora inoltre con diverse testate giornalistiche italiane.

Lorenzo è di madrelingua italiana, parla correntemente l’inglese e ha solide competenze comunicative in spagnolo.

Lorenzo Ianiro

Lorenzo joined the ALDA Team as an Intern in August 2024, with the role of Project Manager Assistant, to complete his second level Master’s degree in Participatory Planning named “ProPart”, at the IUAV University.

He holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Philosophy at the “Sapienza” University in Rome, which he combined with Urban Studies following his deep interest in city development and bottom-up space shaping processes. This passion brought him to work as City Councillor in Rome and to participate in different projects for the access to the “right to the city”.
Strongly believing in the interconnection between local and global dimensions, in the past years Lorenzo joined different cooperation missions in Ukraine, working on local communities’ empowerment projects in close connection with the territorial stakeholders and international NGOs. He also collaborates with different Italian newspapers.

Lorenzo is a native Italian speaker, fluent in English and with solid communicative skills in Spanish.

Silvia Anselmi

Silvia Anselmi è entrata a far parte di ALDA+ nel settembre 2024 come Project Developer.

Ha conseguito una laurea in Lingue per le relazioni internazionali e un master in Relazioni internazionali comparate, con particolare attenzione all’Europa orientale.
Relazioni internazionali comparate, con particolare attenzione all’Europa orientale. Durante il suo percorso accademico, si è appassionata
appassionata alle politiche dell’UE, in particolare per quanto riguarda l’ambiente e la sostenibilità.

Prima di approdare in Alda, si è occupata della gestione degli studenti internazionali che venivano in Italia per un periodo di studio, mediando e fornendo supporto. Nell’ambito del programma Erasmus+ Internship, ha trascorso un periodo a Bucarest, in Romania, dove si è occupata della stesura e della gestione di progetti europei, con particolare attenzione alla moda sostenibile e all’economia circolare. Rimanendo in tema di sostenibilità, ha lavorato come assistente di progetto e comunicazione a Firenze, in Italia, dove si è occupata principalmente del settore delle bioenergie. Allo stesso tempo, ha sviluppato una passione per l’organizzazione di eventi sia a Firenze, dove ha collaborato all’organizzazione di conferenze scientifiche, sia a Venezia, presso il Consolato Onorario di Svizzera, dove ha svolto uno stage come Event Assistant, occupandosi dell’organizzazione e della gestione di eventi culturali e mostre insieme al team del Consolato.
con il team del Consolato.

È madrelingua italiana e parla correntemente inglese. Ha una buona padronanza del francese e un livello intermedio di russo. Conosce le basi del tedesco.

Silvia Anselmi

Silvia Anselmi a rejoint l’AADL+ en septembre 2024 en tant que développeur de projet.

Elle est titulaire d’une licence en langues pour les relations internationales et d’un master en relations internationales comparées avec un accent sur l’Europe de l’Est. Au cours de son parcours universitaire, elle s’est passionnée pour les politiques de l’UE, notamment en matière d’environnement et de développement durable.

Avant de rejoindre Alda, elle s’occupait de la gestion des étudiants internationaux qui venaient en Italie pour une période d’études, en jouant le rôle de médiateur et en apportant son soutien. Dans le cadre du stage Erasmus+, elle a passé un certain temps à Bucarest, en Roumanie, où elle a participé à la rédaction et à la gestion de projets européens, en mettant l’accent sur la mode durable et l’économie circulaire. Toujours dans le domaine de la durabilité, elle a travaillé comme assistante de projet et de communication à Florence, en Italie, où elle s’est principalement occupée du secteur de la bioénergie. Parallèlement, elle a développé une passion pour l’organisation d’événements, tant à Florence, où elle a participé à l’organisation de conférences scientifiques, qu’à Venise, au consulat honoraire de Suisse, où elle a effectué un stage en tant qu’assistante événementielle, s’occupant de l’organisation et la gestion d’événements culturels et d’expositions en collaboration avec l’équipe du consulat.

Elle est de langue maternelle italienne et parle couramment l’anglais. Elle a une bonne maîtrise du français et un niveau intermédiaire en russe. Elle connaît les bases de l’allemand.

Silvia Pasetto

Silvia started her internship as Project Manager Assistant for ALDA Italia in October 2024 and she got hired on May 2025. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Language Mediation and a Master’s degree in European and International Studies that she obtained at the University of Trento.

She is passionate about human rights issues, multiculturalism and international dialogue, and she loves travelling. Following these interests, she has spent a considerable amount of time abroad in four different countries beside Italy, where she was born: Russia, Belgium, England and Hungary, either to study or to work. In Budapest she worked as an intern for the Italian Embassy, and this experience made her interest for diplomacy grow, while it was in Russia where Silvia discovered her deepest passion: culture, history and politics of Eastern Europe and Russia.

A native Italian speaker, she is proficient in English, and she speaks Spanish and Russian at an intermediate level.

Alice Fantin

Alice is a Project Manager in the Environment & Climate Hub at ALDA, based in the Vicenza office.

She holds a Master’s Degree in International Relations and a Bachelor’s Degree in Modern Languages and Civilisations, with a focus on Anglo-American and Ispano-American studies, both obtained from Ca’ Foscari University of Venice. Her Master’s thesis explored the right to water in the context of the global water crisis and climate change, reflecting her strong interest in environmental and societal challenges.

She has gained valuable experience in managing and implementing Erasmus+ programs, where she served as both a trainer and coordinator. Her work focused on fostering community participation and raising awareness about environmental protection, waste reduction, and sustainable development. These projects have taken her to Greece, Malta, Hungary, and beyond, where she collaborated with diverse communities and stakeholders to promote lasting impact.

She is also actively involved in civic engagement as a volunteer in a civic list dedicated to community participation and local development, contributing to proposals that enhance the well-being of the community and its environment.

A native Italian speaker, Alice is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and has a basic knowledge of French, developed through her academic studies and international experiences.

Marzia Cescon

Marzia is an expert in project management, with over ten years of experience managing international projects, particularly focusing on issues related to gender equality, inclusion and social innovation. With a background in economics, Marzia later developed a strong interest in global and social issues and pursued a Master’s in Global Economics and Social Affairs at Ca’ Foscari University in Venice. More recently, she became passionate about meditation and is currently enrolled in a Master’s in Contemplative Studies at the University of Padua.

At ALDA, she holds the position of Project Manager, bringing a wealth of experience not only in project management but also in research, as well as in the development and implementation of training programs, and the creation and management of collaborative and co-creation processes. She has also developed strong expertise in financial management for projects, with particular experience in Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe, and Erasmus+.

Marzia is actively involved in social work: for six years, she served as president of a local association in Padua and teaches Italian to migrants. In her free time, she enjoys trekking in the mountains, reading, diving, and taking part in meditation retreats.

Rebecca Marconi

Rebecca has been a Project Manager and part of ALDA’s Territorial and Local Development Hub since January 2025.

After obtaining a Master’s degree in International Politics and Economic Relations from the University of Macerata (UniMc) and a Master in Social Sciences from the Scuola di Studi Superiore Giacomo Leopardi, she gained several working experiences in the field of European projects, mainly in the coordination of public and private stakeholders and in the identification of complementary synergies between public and private institutions, universities, professional associations and financial institutions. 

She worked as researcher for the Marche Region and for Save The Children.

She has worked as Project Manager Assistant at the UniMc Grant Office and at the European Policies Office of the Municipality of Macerata, where she dealt respectively with European policies and programmes for research and innovation and with projects for local development in the fields of digital, culture and youth participation, supporting Horizon, Erasmus, ERDF and ESF projects. She has participated in several European and international projects and worked in Brussels for the European Alliance for Social Sciences and Humanities (EASSH), specialising in science policy and advocacy. Thanks to her collaboration with Disamis srl, she also acquired expertise in project evaluation in the context of the Partnership for Sustainable Cities programme.

In 2024 she completed her PhD in Applied Economics at UniMc, with an applied research project on integrated governance for local development in the Twin Transition era.

A passionate activist, she has developed her interest in local development serving different types of associations for which she has always been active, maintaining strong ties of civic commitment, firmly believing that local territories and the people who inhabit them are the real engines of possible and global change.

Multifaceted and curious, she loves to explore and learn, especially through encounters with others, fascinated by the power of human relationships. She loves creating bonds, triggering relational processes and developing networks of positive synergies.

She loves to travel, dance, eat well, play sports and be in nature. Her passions include hiking, scuba diving and reading.

A native Italian speaker, she is fluent in English and Spanish and has a practical knowledge of French, which she continues to study.

Maria Vittoria Traforti

Maria Vittoria Traforti est une professionnelle engagée et enthousiaste, dotée d’une solide formation académique et passionnée par la démocratie, les droits humains, l’égalité de genre et la coopération internationale. Elle est titulaire d’une licence en études internationales de l’Université de Trente et d’un master en études européennes de l’Université KU Leuven, où elle s’est spécialisée en politique étrangère de l’UE et en relations avec les voisins du Sud de l’Union.

L’expérience internationale de Maria Vittoria comprend un échange Erasmus+ à l’Université Pompeu Fabra de Barcelone, où elle est l’un des membres fondateurs de la European Union Society, ainsi qu’une année en tant qu’étudiante d’échange aux États-Unis avec l’American Field Service. Elle a activement contribué à la participation des jeunes aux processus démocratiques à travers le volontariat et l’engagement associatif, notamment au sein d’organisations telles que JEF Italie, ARCI Bruxelles et l’Académie des droits humains d’Amnesty International.

En janvier 2024, Maria Vittoria a rejoint l’ALDA en tant qu’assistante chef de projet, apportant son soutien à l’École internationale de la démocratie locale et à l’équipe de Marco Boaria. Parlant couramment l’italien et l’anglais, et maîtrisant l’espagnol, elle s’épanouit dans des environnements multiculturels et s’engage activement en faveur de la gouvernance participative et de la citoyenneté active.

Maria Illetterati 

Maria works as a project manager at ALDA implementation department based in Vicenza. 

She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science, International Relations and Human Rights from the University of Padua with a grade of 110 cum laude. During that course of study, she did an Erasmus at the Faculty of Law in Zagreb, Croatia. Afterwards, she got a master’s degree in emergency governance at the University of Verona. 

With a professional background in EU-funded projects management, mainly in the field of the rule of law and security and with a passion for democracy and citizen participation, she joined the ALDA team to support the implementation of international projects. 

A native Italian speaker, she is proficient in English, and she speaks French at an intermediate level.

Emir Coric

Emir Coric is the “Policy and Community engagement officer for the Western Balkans, Bulgaria and Croatia”.

He was ALDA Vice President in 2024 and former Governing Board member representative of the Municipality of Centar, which has been member of ALDA since 2016. In these years of cooperation, together with Municipality of Centar ALDA has implemented several projects, namely the project RECOV. Moreover, many initiatives in Skopje in the interest of young people from North Macedonia and Balkan Region were implemented successfully.

Mr. Coric is a young and dynamic person working in the Municipality of Centar. As contact point for the cooperation with ALDA he has brought up many initiatives for involvement of the municipality in European programmes. He is motivated to engage in international projects and discuss global issues and their implications on local level.

Katica Janeva

Katica Janeva has been working for ALDA for over a decade and has a vast experience on the subject of local democracy, cooperation between local authorities and civil society as well as the decentralisation process.

She is currently Director of the branch ALDA based in Skopje & Western Balkans Coordinator. Furthermore, she is founding member and director of the Balkan Network for Local Democracy focusing on empowerment of good governance in the Western Balkans.

Among other, she also works in the field of Francophonie and is a very active contributor to the International Organisation of the Francophonie.

She also benefited from the Francophone volunteer program and was based at the Francophone University Agency in Cambodia in 2014. Based on her civic engagement she believes that the local approach has great potential for long lasting positive change of the communities and strengthening democracy.

Milena Dimitrovska

Milena is a project Development Officer at ALDA office in Skopje. She has been working with ALDA since 2017 and has more than 10 years of experience with project management and development. She workson developing projects funded by EU programes such as: IPA Instrument, Horizon, CERV, Erasmus+ and others, including non-EU donors programs. She is also engaged in following tender services published by the European Commision. She follows programmes and tenders that are related to: local democracy, Western Balkan civil society development and EU integration, regional cooperation, environment and other related topics.

Regarding education, she has an executive MBA from the University of Sheffield and York College and a Masters’ Degree in Democracy and Human Rights from the ERMA Programme. Previously, she worked in the public and private sector always as project manager and developer.

Ivana Velkova

Working for ALDA from 2015, Ivana started as a project assistant and progressed steadily to the position of project manager that she holds today. Originally a French professor, with a Masters in Languages, Business and International Trade, Ivana has developed various skills in both governmental and non governmental settings. Her skills in project cycle management, youth work and communication are an added value while implementing projects not only on the territory of North Macedonia but also on regional and international level.

Alongside Macedonian as her mother tongue, she is fluent in French, English and Serbian, and has a moderate understanding of Italian. She is outgoing, friendly and easily communicates with people.

Simona Slavkova

Simona Slavkova is currently serving as a Grant Manager at ALDA Skopje.
She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the Economy University of Skopje. Her engagement as a youth leader in numerous Erasmus+ projects underscores her commitment to youth empowerment and cross-cultural collaboration.

Before joining ALDA, she worked as a Project Coordinator and Communication Assistant, gaining valuable insights into project management and effective communication strategies.

She has advanced social media skills, contributing significantly to outreach and communications efforts.

Simona Slavkova

Simona Slavkova è attualmente assistente di progetto presso ALDA Skopje.
Ha conseguito una laurea in Economia presso l’Università di Economia di Skopje. Il suo impegno come leader giovanile in numerosi progetti Erasmus+ sottolinea il suo impegno per l’empowerment dei giovani e la collaborazione interculturale.

Prima di entrare in ALDA, ha lavorato come coordinatrice di progetto e assistente alla comunicazione, acquisendo preziose conoscenze sulla gestione dei progetti e sulle strategie di comunicazione efficace.

Ha competenze avanzate in materia di social media e ha contribuito in modo significativo alle iniziative di sensibilizzazione e comunicazione.

Maja Varoshlija

Maja joined ALDA as a Project Manager in April 2024 and she is based in the Skopje office. She holds a Bachelor’s degree and a Master of Art in Social Work and Social Policy from the Faculty of Philosophy at the University St. Cyril and Methodius, Skopje.She has a longstanding background in developing and leading programs for vulnerable individuals, including victims of trafficking and sexual violence, and addressing gender inequalities. Further, as the Program Coordinator of the Gender Budget Watchdog Network of CSOs in the Western Balkans and Moldova, she has consistently supported the CSOs in advancing their organizational capacities and skills for monitoring gender budgeting. Throughout her career Maja constantly advocates for the empowerment of marginalized communities, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights upheld.

Viktorija Postolovska

Viktorija has recently joined the ALDA team as Project Manager in the Skopje office.

Her journey is marked by a prominent activist career which ultimately resulted in a diverse professional experience. Her professional background combines practical expertise and academic rigor, notably serving as a Student Ombudsman and Project Coordinator for an NGO focused on educational reforms. She has also collaborated with prestigious organizations like UNESCO and the Ministry of Local Self Government in North Macedonia. Her profound interests include: culture, activism, civic participation and education.

She is an English major and is currently pursuing her postgraduate studies in Linguistics.

Known for her ability to bring ideas to life, she is an advocate for lifelong learning and social impact, always eager to challenge the status quo and inspire others to do the same.

Berta Stojkovska

Berta Stojkovska is part of ALDA’s Programmes and Development team based in the Skopje office (North Macedonia), where she designs and develops initiatives that strengthen governance, local democracy and inclusive community development across the Western Balkans. With an academic background in Political Science, International Relations and Diplomacy, she combines strategic thinking with hands-on project experience.

Passionate about putting citizens at the heart of decision-making, Berta has worked with international organisations such as OSCE, Center for European Perspective, and the American Councils for International Education, gaining valuable insight into the power of intercultural collaboration and resilient democratic societies. She is an alumni of the YES Program, an initiative funded by the U.S. Department of State, and has contributed to numerous projects advancing international cultural cooperation.

Her professional background includes project coordination, policy research, and public diplomacy, with a growing focus on cross-border initiatives that bridge institutional frameworks with local community needs. She thrives in spaces where diplomacy meets everyday life, and where collaboration can turn ideas into lasting change.

Ivana Smilevska

Ivana recently joined ALDA as Communication Officer at the Skopje office. She brings experience in investigative journalism, digital communications, and youth mentorship.

She is the recipient of awards for investigative journalism and short fiction, reflecting her commitment to both media integrity and literary creativity. She has also designed and led creative writing workshops for young people, fostering critical thinking and storytelling skills.

With a Bachelor’s degree in General and Comparative Literature from Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Ivana combines her academic background with practical expertise in communication strategies, content creation, and media literacy. Her interests span contemporary culture, the dynamics of language, and civic participation, which she integrates into her work.

Viorica Tudos

Viorica Tudos joined ALDA in 2022 as a project manager and was promoted to director of the ALDA Moldova branch a year later. In this role, she contributes to cross-country projects within the Eastern Partnership and manages EU-funded initiatives aimed at improving local governance and fostering citizen engagement and dialogue with local authorities.

Throughout her career, Viorica has gained extensive experience in project management, marketing and communications in the corporate, public and international development sectors. She is also an experienced consultant specializing in communications strategies for sectors such as justice, healthcare, tourism, light industry and non-profit organizations.

Viorica holds degrees in Public Relations and Social Communication, a master’s degree in Marketing, and a CIM Level 6 Diploma in Professional Marketing from Oxford College of Marketing. She is a native Romanian speaker and is fluent in English and Russian.

Ecaterina Popa

Ecaterina joined ALDA in November 2022 as an administrative and communication assistant. Her professional career started as an assistant and evolved to head of the Communication and Consultancy Department of the National Intellectual Property Agency, a position she held for over 10 years.

She has designed and implemented institutional communication strategies, managed social media accounts and websites by writing content, monitoring activities and researching trends, developed concepts for visual and promotional materials, and organised national and international conferences, interactive and protocol events, and science-themed exhibitions. 

She holds degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science and Economics and Marketing, from the State University of Moldova, Intellectual Property Management from the World Intellectual Property Office Academy, and Intellectual Property Enforcement from the European Union IP Office.

Natalia Karmanova

Natalie joined the ALDA Team in 2022. She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from the National Research University Higher School of Economics in Moscow.

She has worked in different fields and has various experiences in working as an employee, but also as self-employed while also managing a small enterprise she founded while living in Moscow. The main work experience is related to business projects, legal and financial documents, accounting, and the digital sphere.

Irakli Jgharkava

Irakli Jgharkava serves as the Southern Caucasus and Central Asia coordinator, based in Tbilisi, Georgia. Prior to joining ALDA, Irakli gained valuable experience working with the European Endowment for Democracy (EED) as a programme assistant and consultant, where he contributed to the organisation’s efforts in promoting democracy in the EU’s eastern partnership region. Additionally, he worked as a researcher at the Tbilisi-based think tank, the Georgian Institute of Politics, focusing on research areas such as Georgia-EU relations, media polarisation, information warfare, national security, and nationalism.

Irakli’s academic background spans various disciplines, such as international relations, security studies, and European studies. He holds an MA degree in the Managing Disruption and Violence programme from the Daniel Morgan Graduate School of National Security (Washington, D.C., United States), as well as a Master’s degree in European Public Affairs and Policies from the College of Europe in Natolin. He completed his undergraduate studies in international relations at Tbilisi State University.

Giulia Sostero

Giulia coordinates ALDA’s activities in the ASWAT: Africa, South West Asia, and Türkiye Department and animates our association’s Euro-Mediterranean networks. She manages EU and non-EU funded projects in the framework of many different programmes, such as ENI, DG DEVCO, Erasmus+ and others, for which she also supports the project development phase. She oversees the development of two Local Democracy Agencies situated in Morocco and Tunisia, by supporting the internal management and sustainability and project development. Along with the team she coordinates, she represents ALDA in international networks and events and has acquired expertise in partnership building. She also contributes to research works and assignments within her field of competence.

She specialised in the Mediterranean area both during her studies and her professional life. She holds a BA in Languages, Cultures and Societies of Mediterranean Asia and Africa, with a major in Arabic, and an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree on Inter-Mediterranean Mediation, which mixed sociology, political science and project management, issued by Ca’ Foscari University (Venice, Italy), Université Paul Valéry Montpellier III (Montpellier, France) and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Barcelona, Spain). Her Master thesis, which she had the chance to present at the International Sociological Association conference in Toronto (Canada) and at the RN34 European Sociological Association Sociology of Religion conference in Torino (Italy), regarded the concept of radicalisation and its link to Islamophobia, with a case study on the Swedish prevention system.
She previously worked as a legal assistant for asylum seekers in Northern Italy (Vicenza province), taking care of the first reception phase entailing the delivery of information to asylum seekers about their rights, but also individually coaching them to prepare for their interview.

On a side, she is an educator within the Scout movement and coordinates a group of mentors working with youth aged 12 to 16. She often organises and holds workshops for youth and/or adult groups on the topic of migration, asylum and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Since 2010 she has been volunteering in the field of migration and integration, but also disability and homelessness. She took part in and assisted in organising many youth transnational exchanges. She is passionate about music, which she studied and uses as a research and educational tool.

She is a native speaker of Italian and French, and also speaks English, Spanish and Arabic (along with basics of Swedish, Turkish and Hebrew).

Faty Babou

Faty works at ALDA as Grant Manager for the WYDE Civic Engagement project and she is based in Senegal. She holds a master’s degree in urban geography from the Gaston Berger University of Saint-Louis in Senegal. Prior to joining ALDA; she worked at GGGI on a waste management project in Touba. She is fluent in French and has an intermediate level in English and Spanish.

Fedoua Bouderdaben

Fedoua is a junior project manager in the Middle East-Africa department at ALDA and is based in Strasbourg. She holds a bachelor in Political Science and a master’s degree of International Relations from Science Po Strasbourg. She had the opportunity to do an erasmus exchange in Istanbul and following that experience, she produced a research paper on the end of the ottoman caliphate for her master’s thesis. 

She has previously volunteered and worked in associations focusing on migrant, refugee and asylum-seeker visibility, and on citizen’s appropriation of public space through a citizen-thought urbanism. She also acquired substantial knowledge on the Euro-mediterranean area by doing an internship at the maltese permanent representation to the Council of Europe.

Yasmine Falfoul

Yasmine Falfoul is a Tunisian young professional with extensive experience in international cooperation and development. She has successfully contributed to multiple Donor-funded projects implemented by reputable organizations such as Deloitte and Chemonics. Yasmine’s expertise lies in developing and implementing Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) plans, data analysis, communication strategies, and impactful storytelling. Her notable project involvements include the USAID-funded TADAEEM and Tunisia JOBS initiatives, as well as the EU-funded AUTREMENT project.

Complementing her professional experience, Yasmine holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Studies with valedictorian honours. She pursued a two-year Master’s program in Translation and Interpreting from the Higher Institute of Social Sciences of Tunis. Furthermore, she completed an advanced Master’s degree in European Interdisciplinary Studies from the prestigious College of Europe, focusing on the EU’s role as a global actor and gender equality promoter in the ENP countries. Under the guidance of esteemed scholar Prof. Tobias Schumacher, her thesis explored the EU’s efforts in advancing gender equality in Tunisia after the Arab Spring.

Since September 2022, Yasmine has assumed the role of Communication and Local Democracy Officer within the MEA Department of ALDA.

Abdelaziz Bouslah

Abdelaziz Bouslah is the Regional Officer the ASWAT: Africa, South West Asia, and Türkiye Department. He joined the European Association for Local Democracy (ALDA) in March 2019. Before that, he was a consultant for the Euro-Med France Network, where he liaised with the EU delegation in Tunisia. He also worked as a project manager for the Tunisian Association for Management and Social Stability (TAMSS), focusing on entrepreneurship and job creation for marginalised communities in Tunisia.

He is an expert in Project management, Local governance and enhancing citizens’ participation and dialogue with national and local authorities. 

As for civil society activities, Abdelaziz is a member of the steering committee of the Euro-Med France Network, a former member of the advisory group of the UNESCO Networks-Mediterranean Youth Networks Tunisia and a former logistics officer at the International Debate Institute.

Abdelaziz is a native Arabic speaker, fluent in French and English, and has conversational skills in Italian.

Elisabetta Uroni

Elisabetta is responsible for the whole communication-related activities of ALDA (institutional communication, projects related information, communication with members). After her graduation in “Mediterranean Languages” at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, with a focus on Serbo-Croatian and Turkish languages and cultures, Elisabetta continued her studies in France, firstly in Paris and then in Aix-en-Provence where she lastly got a Master’s Degree in “International and Intercultural Negotiation” at Aix-Marseille University.
Before starting her adventure at ALDA, she spent a couple of years in Turkey, where she collaborated as project assistant with three youth organisations working to foster the inclusion of disabled people, promoting employment and raising awareness of individual rights in rural areas. She then lived and worked in Paris as behaviour interventionist and then she landed at the Italian and European Chambers of Commerce in Canada-West, in Vancouver, as junior communication and marketing manager. There, she was managing the web and social media presence of the whole organisation, as well as organising cultural events and conferences in partnership with Assocamere Estero and the EU delegation.
Native Italian, she speaks fluently English, French, Turkish and Serbo-Croatian languages.

Elisabetta Uroni

Elisabetta est responsable de l’ensemble des activités liées à la communication de l’ALDA (communication institutionnelle, information liée aux projets, communication avec les membres). Après avoir obtenu son diplôme en “Langues Méditerranéennes” à l’Université Ca’ Foscari de Venise, avec une spécialisation en langues et cultures serbo-croates et turques, Elisabetta a poursuivi ses études en France, d’abord à Paris puis à Aix-en-Provence, où elle a finalement obtenu un master en “Négociation Internationale et Interculturelle” à l’Université d’Aix-Marseille.
Avant de commencer son aventure à l’ALDA, elle a passé quelques années en Turquie, où elle a collaboré en tant qu’assistante de projet avec trois organisations de jeunes travaillant à promouvoir l’inclusion des personnes handicapées, à encourager l’emploi et à sensibiliser aux droits individuels dans les zones rurales. Elle a ensuite vécu et travaillé à Paris en tant qu’intervenante en comportement, puis elle a rejoint les Chambres de Commerce italienne et européenne au Canada-Ouest, à Vancouver, en tant que responsable junior de la communication et du marketing. Là-bas, elle gérait la présence sur le web et les médias sociaux de l’ensemble de l’organisation, ainsi que l’organisation d’événements culturels et de conférences en partenariat avec Assocamere Estero et la délégation de l’Union européenne.
De langue maternelle italienne, elle parle couramment l’anglais, le français, le turc et les langues serbo-croates.

Elisabetta Uroni

Elisabetta è responsabile dell’intera attività di comunicazione di ALDA (comunicazione istituzionale, informazione sui progetti, comunicazione con i soci). Dopo la laurea in “Lingue Mediterranee” presso l’Università Ca’ Foscari di Venezia, con un focus sulle lingue e culture serbo-croate e turche, Elisabetta ha proseguito gli studi in Francia, prima a Parigi e poi ad Aix-en-Provence dove ha conseguito un Master in “Negoziazione internazionale e interculturale” presso l’Università di Aix-Marseille.
Prima di iniziare la sua avventura in ALDA, ha trascorso un paio di anni in Turchia, dove ha collaborato come assistente di progetto con tre organizzazioni giovanili che lavorano per promuovere l’inclusione delle persone disabili, promuovere l’occupazione e aumentare la consapevolezza dei diritti individuali nelle aree rurali. Ha poi vissuto e lavorato a Parigi come interventista comportamentale e poi è approdata alle Camere di Commercio italiane ed europee in Canada-West, a Vancouver, come junior communication e marketing manager. Lì, ha gestito la presenza web e sui social media dell’intera organizzazione, oltre a organizzare eventi culturali e conferenze in collaborazione con Assocamere Estero e la delegazione UE.
Madrelingua italiana, parla fluentemente inglese, francese, turco e serbo-croato.

Beatrice Frascatani

Beatrice joined ALDA in March 2022. She started as a Communication Officer and Project Manager. In July 2023 she took over the position of Acting Head of the Communication Department, and she is currently Deputy Head of the Department. After obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and International Relations at Università ‘La Sapienza’ in Rome (Italy), she decided to continue her studies by achieving a Master in International Relations and Transnational Governance at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (The Netherlands) as well as a a Master in Communication Studies: Media and Journalism in Europe at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium).This chosen study path combines her two greatest passions: communication and political involvement. 

Before joining ALDA, Beatrice concluded a traineeship as a Public Policy Communications Consultant for Political Intelligence, a consultancy agency based in Brussels. In the meantime, she contributed to an Italian Study centre on geopolitics, writing articles on migration and EU relations with third countries. 

Native Italian, Beatrice speaks Spanish and English fluently, and she possesses a good level of French.

Manal Snidi

Manal is Communication Officer and Deputy Head of the Brussels Office at ALDA.
During her Bachelor Degree in International Studies in Trento (Italy), she took part in an Erasmus programme at the Goethe University in Frankfurt. She then did the Master in European and International Studies at the School of International Studies in Trento, focusing on international law, human rights, and EU policies.
Right after, she started her journey in ALDA in 2022, where she firstly was working as advocacy and communication officer, and now fully under the Communication Department.

Native Italian and Arabic, she speaks fluently English, French, and German, and a bit of Spanish.

Manal Snidi

Manal est Chargée de Communication chez ALDA, basée au bureau de Bruxelles.
Pendant sa licence en Études Internationales à Trento (Italie), elle a participé à un programme Erasmus à l’Université Goethe de Francfort. Elle a ensuite poursuivi un Master en Études Européennes et Internationales à l’École des Études Internationales de Trento, en se concentrant sur le droit international, les droits de l’homme et les politiques de l’UE.
Juste après, elle a commencé son parcours chez ALDA en 2022, où elle a d’abord travaillé en tant que chargée de plaidoyer et de communication, et est maintenant entièrement intégrée au Département Communication.

Native en italien et en arabe, elle parle couramment anglais, français et allemand.

Manal Snidi

Manal è Responsabile della Comunicazione presso ALDA, con sede all’ufficio di Bruxelles.
Durante la sua laurea in Studi Internazionali a Trento (Italia), ha partecipato a un programma Erasmus all’Università Goethe di Francoforte. Ha poi conseguito un Master in Studi Europei e Internazionali presso la Scuola di Studi Internazionali di Trento, concentrandosi sul diritto internazionale, i diritti umani e le politiche dell’UE.
Subito dopo, ha iniziato il suo percorso in ALDA nel 2022, dove inizialmente ha lavorato come responsabile del plaidoyer e della comunicazione, e ora è completamente integrata nel Dipartimento Comunicazione.

Madrelingua italiana e araba, parla fluentemente inglese, francese e tedesco.

Yasmine Falfoul

Yasmine Falfoul est une jeune professionnelle tunisienne possédant une vaste expérience dans la coopération internationale et le développement. Elle a contribué avec succès à plusieurs projets financés par des donateurs mis en œuvre par des organisations réputées telles que Deloitte et Chemonics. L’expertise de Yasmine réside dans le développement et la mise en œuvre de plans de suivi, d’évaluation et d’apprentissage (MEL), l’analyse de données, les stratégies de communication et la narration impactante. Ses participations notables à des projets incluent les initiatives TADAEEM financées par l’USAID, Tunisia JOBS, ainsi que le projet AUTREMENT financé par l’Union européenne.

En complément de son expérience professionnelle, Yasmine détient un baccalauréat en Études anglaises avec mention “major de promotion”. Elle a poursuivi un programme de master de deux ans en traduction et interprétation à l’Institut Supérieur des Sciences Sociales de Tunis. De plus, elle a obtenu un diplôme de master avancé en Études Européennes Interdisciplinaires du prestigieux Collège d’Europe, en se concentrant sur le rôle de l’UE en tant qu’acteur mondial et promoteur de l’égalité des sexes dans les pays du PEV (Partenariat oriental et Mécanisme d’assistance technique et de coordination). Sous la direction de l’éminent chercheur le Professeur Tobias Schumacher, sa thèse a exploré les efforts de l’UE pour promouvoir l’égalité des sexes en Tunisie après le Printemps arabe.

Depuis septembre 2022, Yasmine a assumé le rôle d’officier de communication et de démocratie locale au sein du département MEA de l’ALDA.

Yasmine Falfoul

Yasmine Falfoul è una giovane professionista tunisina con una vasta esperienza nella cooperazione internazionale e nello sviluppo. Ha contribuito con successo a diversi progetti finanziati dai donatori attuati da organizzazioni affidabili come Deloitte e Chemonics. L’esperienza di Yasmine risiede nello sviluppo e nell’implementazione di piani di monitoraggio, valutazione e apprendimento (MEL), analisi dei dati, strategie di comunicazione e narrazione di impatto. Tra i suoi progetti di rilievo figurano le iniziative TADAEEM e Tunisia JOBS finanziate dall’USAID, nonché il progetto AUTREMENT finanziato dall’UE.

Completando la sua esperienza professionale, Yasmine detiene una laurea in Studi inglesi con lode valedictorian. Ha conseguito un Master biennale in Traduzione e Interpretazione presso l’Istituto Superiore di Scienze Sociali di Tunisi. Inoltre, ha completato un master avanzato in Studi interdisciplinari europei presso il prestigioso College of Europe, concentrandosi sul ruolo dell’UE come attore globale e promotore della parità di genere nei paesi PEV. Sotto la guida dello stimato studioso Prof. Tobias Schumacher, la sua tesi ha esplorato gli sforzi dell’UE per promuovere la parità di genere in Tunisia dopo la Primavera araba.

Dal settembre 2022, Yasmine ha assunto il ruolo di responsabile della comunicazione e della democrazia locale all’interno del dipartimento MEA di ALDA.

Ecaterina Popa

Ecaterina a rejoint l’ALDA en novembre 2022 en tant qu’assistante administrative et de communication. Sa carrière professionnelle a commencé en tant qu’assistante et a évolué jusqu’à devenir responsable du département de communication et de conseil de l’Agence nationale de la propriété intellectuelle, poste qu’elle a occupé pendant plus de 10 ans.

Elle a conçu et mis en œuvre des stratégies de communication institutionnelle, géré des comptes de médias sociaux et des sites web en rédigeant du contenu, en surveillant les activités et en recherchant les tendances, développé des concepts pour des supports visuels et promotionnels, et organisé des conférences nationales et internationales, des événements interactifs et protocolaires, ainsi que des expositions sur des thèmes scientifiques.

Elle détient des diplômes en mathématiques, en informatique et en économie et marketing de l’Université d’État de Moldavie, en gestion de la propriété intellectuelle de l’Académie de l’Organisation Mondiale de la Propriété Intellectuelle (OMPI) et en application de la propriété intellectuelle de l’Office de l’Union Européenne pour la Propriété Intellectuelle.

Ecaterina Popa

Ecaterina è entrata in ALDA nel novembre 2022 come assistente amministrativo e di comunicazione. La sua carriera professionale è iniziata come assistente e si è evoluta a capo del Dipartimento di Comunicazione e Consulenza della National Intellectual Property Agency, una posizione che ha ricoperto per oltre 10 anni.

Ha progettato e implementato strategie di comunicazione istituzionale, gestito account di social media e siti web scrivendo contenuti, attività di monitoraggio e ricerca di tendenze, sviluppato concetti per materiali visivi e promozionali, e organizzate conferenze nazionali e internazionali, eventi interattivi e di protocollo e mostre a tema scientifico.

Ha conseguito la laurea in Matematica e Informatica ed Economia e Marketing, presso l’Università Statale della Moldavia, Gestione della Proprietà Intellettuale presso la World Intellectual Property Office Academy e Intellectual Property Enforcement presso l’Ufficio IP dell’Unione Europea.

Alexandre Météreau

Alexandre Météreau est responsable de la politique et des campagnes de l’ALDA au bureau de Bruxelles. Il travaille sur les élections européennes de 2024, sur le projet “Get the Trolls Out !”, ainsi que sur le plaidoyer et la sensibilisation de l’ALDA auprès des parties prenantes européennes et internationales.

Alexandre vit à Bruxelles depuis 2018. Passionné par la politique européenne et la communication, il a créé en 2022 “The Beubble”, une lettre d’information destinée aux lobbyistes et aux activistes de la bulle européenne. Il a occupé des postes dans les domaines de la communication, du marketing et des affaires européennes au sein de diverses organisations telles que des associations professionnelles, des ONG, des entreprises et des cabinets de conseil.

Alexandre est titulaire d’une double maîtrise en gestion des affaires internationales (spécialisation en marketing) de l’école de commerce Excelia, La Rochelle, France, et de l’Alpen Adria Universität, Klagenfurt, Autriche.

Dans son temps libre, Alexandre joue du théâtre d’improvisation et s’adonne au jardinage urbain.

Teodora Deljanin

Teodora Deljanin is Communications Officer at ALDA, drawing on a strong foundation in strategic communication, policy analysis and civic engagement.

With prior experience as a political analyst and researcher focusing on youth participation, democratic resilience and conflict-transformation, she applies her skills to advancing ALDA’s mission in local democracy and citizen empowerment. Teodora holds a Master’s degree in European and Global Studies from the University of Padova and has developed competence in social-media strategy, multimedia storytelling and multilingual outreach across the Western Balkans and European networks.

Passionate about inclusive governance and global peace, she seeks to connect research, advocacy and communications to strengthen community resilience and amplify young voices.

Elisabetta Pinamonti

Elisabetta has been working in ALDA since 2014. During the first years in the Association, she covered the role of Assistant Financial Manager, directly reporting to the Head of the Financial and Admin Department of ALDA. In 2021, she took over this role and in light of her broad knowledge and experience she became the Head of the Admin and Financial Department of ALDA.

She has an in-depth knowledge and an experience in the financial management and in the reporting of projects, both European and non-European ones. In the framework of the over 300 projects ALDA implemented in the past 10 years, Elisabetta went successfully through the audits of the European Commission for projects that received funding by various EU-programmes, such as LIFE, ERASMUS+, Horizon2020, AMIF, EfC, External Actions programmes and so on. She is now Head of Admin & Financial Department.

Elisabetta Pinamonti

Elisabetta travaille à l’ALDA depuis 2014. Au cours de ses premières années au sein de l’association, elle a occupé le poste d’assistante du directeur financier, sous la responsabilité directe du chef du département financier et administratif de l’ALDA. En 2021, elle a repris ce rôle et, compte tenu de ses vastes connaissances et de son expérience, elle est devenue chef du département administratif et financier de l’ALDA.

Elle possède une connaissance approfondie et une expérience de la gestion financière et de l’établissement de rapports sur les projets, tant européens que non européens. Dans le cadre des plus de 300 projets mis en œuvre par l’ALDA au cours des 10 dernières années, Elisabetta a passé avec succès les audits de la Commission européenne pour les projets financés par divers programmes de l’UE, tels que LIFE, ERASMUS+, Horizon2020, AMIF, EfC, les programmes d’actions extérieures, etc. Elle est aujourd’hui chef du service administratif et financier.

Elisabetta Pinamonti

Elisabetta lavora in ALDA dal 2014. Durante i primi anni nell’Associazione, ha ricoperto il ruolo di Assistant Financial Manager, riferendosi direttamente al Capo del Dipartimento Finanziario e Amministrativo di ALDA. Nel 2021, ha assunto questo ruolo e alla luce della sua vasta conoscenza ed esperienza è diventata il capo del dipartimento amministrativo e finanziario di ALDA.

Ha una conoscenza approfondita e un’esperienza nella gestione finanziaria e nella rendicontazione di progetti, sia europei che non europei. Nel quadro degli oltre 300 progetti ALDA attuati negli ultimi 10 anni, Elisabetta ha superato con successo gli audit della Commissione Europea per progetti che hanno ricevuto finanziamenti da vari programmi UE, come LIFE, ERASMUS+, Horizon2020, AMIF, Efc, programmi di azioni esterne e così via. Attualmente è capo del dipartimento amministrativo e finanziario.

Raffaella Bedin

Raffaella works in the ALDA’s Admin and Financial Department since 2019.

She collaborates in the financial reporting of projects, the most part financed by the European Commission, some of them financed by private funds. In the past she had various work experiences in commercial, import/export and retail offices. She also had some experience in teaching foreign languages.

She graduated in Chinese Language and Culture at Venice at Ca’ Foscari University and she is very passionate about chinese history and culture.

She speaks Italian, English, French and Chinese.

Raffaella Bedin

Raffaella travaille au sein du département administratif et financier de l’ALDA depuis 2019.

Elle collabore à l’élaboration des rapports financiers de projets, la plupart financés par la Commission européenne, certains financés par des fonds privés. Dans le passé, elle a eu diverses expériences professionnelles dans des bureaux commerciaux, d’import/export et de vente au détail. Elle avait également une certaine expérience dans l’enseignement des langues étrangères.

Elle est diplômée en langue et culture chinoises à l’université Ca’ Foscari de Venise et est passionnée par l’histoire et la culture chinoises.

Elle parle italien, anglais, français et chinois.

Raffaella Bedin

Raffaella lavora nel dipartimento amministrativo e finanziario di ALDA dal 2019.

Collabora alla rendicontazione finanziaria dei progetti, la maggior parte finanziati dalla Commissione Europea, alcuni dei quali finanziati da fondi privati. In passato ha avuto diverse esperienze lavorative in uffici commerciali, import/export e retail. Ha anche avuto una certa esperienza nell’insegnamento delle lingue straniere.

Laureata in Lingua e Cultura Cinese all’Università Ca’ Foscari di Venezia, è appassionata di storia e cultura cinese.

Parla italiano, inglese, francese e cinese.

Giulia Albertoni

Working as Financial Officer at ALDA, Giulia has three years of experience in the financial reporting of European projects.

She has a Master degree in Local Development and she worked as project manager in different organisations in Italy and UK. She then developed an interest for the financial reporting and in the last four years she has followed the implementation and financial reporting of different projects, mainly funded by European Programmes, but also by other public and private donors.

As a teenager she hated numbers and maths and now she feels satisfied when everything adds up in the reports, but do not ask the same in her personal life and hobbies!

Giulia Albertoni

Svolgendo il ruolo di Responsabile Finanziario presso l’ALDA, Giulia vanta tre anni di esperienza nella rendicontazione finanziaria dei progetti europei.

Possiede un Master in Sviluppo Locale e ha lavorato come project manager in diverse organizzazioni in Italia e nel Regno Unito. In seguito, ha sviluppato un interesse per la rendicontazione finanziaria e negli ultimi quattro anni ha seguito l’implementazione e la rendicontazione finanziaria di diversi progetti, principalmente finanziati da Programmi Europei, ma anche da altri donatori pubblici e privati.

Da adolescente, detestava i numeri e la matematica, e ora si sente soddisfatta quando tutto torna nei rendiconti, ma non chiedete lo stesso nella sua vita personale e nei suoi hobby!

Giulia Albertoni

En tant que responsable financier à l’ALDA, Giulia possède trois années d’expérience dans la comptabilité financière de projets européens.

Elle détient un master en développement local et a travaillé en tant que chef de projet dans diverses organisations en Italie et au Royaume-Uni. Elle a ensuite développé un intérêt pour la comptabilité financière et, au cours des quatre dernières années, elle a suivi la mise en œuvre et la comptabilité financière de différents projets, principalement financés par des programmes européens, mais aussi par d’autres donateurs publics et privés.

En tant qu’adolescente, elle détestait les chiffres et les mathématiques, et maintenant elle se sent satisfaite lorsque tout s’additionne dans les rapports, mais ne lui demandez pas la même chose dans sa vie personnelle et ses loisirs !

Linda Dal Bosco

Lina has been working in the ALDA’s Admin & Financial Department since 2015. After working as assistant to the Head of the Department for projects reporting in the frame of DEAR actions, as well as of mostly public and private donors, since 2021 she became Paying Manager and General Accountant.

She studied administration and management. She benefits from over 20 years of experience in administration/management assistant positions in Italy and abroad.

As far as her linguistic skills are concerned, she speaks fluently Italian, English and Spanish.

Linda Dal Bosco

Lina travaille au sein du département administratif et financier de l’ALDA depuis 2015. Après avoir travaillé comme assistante du chef de service pour les rapports de projets dans le cadre des actions DEAR, ainsi que de donateurs principalement publics et privés, elle est devenue, depuis 2021, gestionnaire des paiements et comptable générale.

Elle a étudié l’administration et la gestion. Elle bénéficie de plus de 20 ans d’expérience dans des postes d’administration/assistante de direction en Italie et à l’étranger.

En ce qui concerne ses compétences linguistiques, elle parle couramment l’italien, l’anglais et l’espagnol.