Sanda Bajramovic is a Communication Expert with a broad experience in the communication field. She holds a bachelor’s degree and a degree of specialist in Journalism from the University of Montenegro, as well as a master’s degree in Advertising and Public Relations from Kookmin University, South Korea.
After several years in journalism, in 2014 Sanda started her career as Communication Officer-Media Advisor at the Cabinet of Minister of the Interior of Montenegro, where she carried out tasks related to external and internal communication of the Ministry, as well as planning, organizing and monitoring activities. She was a member of several working groups, including the group for the implementation of the Strategy for informing the public about Montenegro’s accession to the EU.
In 2017, she received a scholarship from the Indian Government, where she gained her diploma in Development Communication and Journalism, and in 2019 she was granted a scholarship from the Korean Government, where she gained her master’s degree.
She also has experience working for a prominent Public Relations Agency, part of the Represent Communication System and an affiliate of Weber Shandwick, dealing with communication and digital strategy development, as well as campaign and content writing.
She attended numerous trainings in the field of public relations, including strategic work with the media, crisis communication, anti-corruption campaigns, fighting disinformation and many others.
When she’s out of the office, you can find her in a yoga studio or in Korean language class.
Mr. Stefanovski possesses profound knowledge, skills and experience in financial management and grants management, which he has acquired while working for numerous organizations such as the International Rescue Committee (IRC), American Refugee Committee (ARC), American Bar Association CEELI, Center for Institutional Development - CIRa, We Effect Sweden and others, and implementing projects funded by the EU, USAID, SIDA, SDC and other local and international donors. His work experience also includes consultancy and training engagements in Financial Management, Strategic Planning, Project Cycle Management, Advocacy & Lobbying, Fundraising and Financial Sustainability, Human Resource Management, Leadership & Team Building.
Mr. Stefanovski holds a Master’s degree in MBA from the Faculty of Economics in Skopje and was also engaged as an Associate Lecturer of Finance Management for NGOs and Human Resource Development in the Civil Society Development Master Course at the South East European University, Macedonia. In addition, Mr. Stefanovski is an author of the Guidebook “Financial Literacy for Children and Youth” 2013.
Always in pursuit of better solutions, Mr. Stefanovski is an eager learner willing to think out of the box and offer new perspectives. As a key member of the RYCO Team, he is responsible for managing the organization’s finances and ensuring that its resources are used effectively to achieve its mission. With his combination of extensive financial expertise and sophisticated communication skills, Mr. Stefanovski is a valuable asset to our organization looking to improve its financial management practices and promote financial know-how among its stakeholders.
Mr. Stefanovski is a people’s person and likes to spend his leisure time socializing with other people and discovering new places. Reading and traveling are his favorite hobbies.
With a rich tapestry of experience spanning sixteen years within the MENA region, Feras Kheirallah emerges as a seasoned catalyst, adept at weaving connections, steering discussions, and nurturing collaborative ventures. His expertise traverses the domains of youth engagement, education, governance, social contracts, and the critical endeavor of Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE).
From 2015 to 2023, Feras assumed the position of Representative in Beirut for the Berghof Foundation, concurrently shouldering the role of Senior Programme Manager within the MENA Unit. His experience also encompasses collaborations with esteemed international entities, including the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), where he lent his insights. Additionally, he served as Programme Manager for Jordan and Iraq at the Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES) and provided his expertise as a Consultant to the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) in Amman and Beirut, contributing valuably to GIZ initiatives.
Over the years, Feras cultivated his unique mediation and facilitation style, drawing upon his extensive background. He steered dialogues spanning diverse social, political, and religious spectrums. His experience extends to adeptly moderating an array of events and gatherings, both on national and international fronts such as the International Labour Organization (ILO). Moreover, Feras has penned numerous articles and analyses delving into the impact of the Arab Spring on the Social Contracts and state structures in Jordan.
His academic credentials include a Master's Degree in Law from the University of Cologne, Germany, and a Bachelor's Degree in Law from Yarmouk University in Jordan.
Ms. Teodora Stolevska is an experienced project management professional with over a decade of service in North Macedonia's civil society sector. She has over 10 years of experience in project design, management, monitoring, and reporting for domestic and international donors of small, medium, and large grants. Ms. Stolevska has experience in managing large scale organizations and mediums, designing and preparing policy briefs and establishing and managing coalitions and networks of CSOs. She is also adept at policy advocacy and coordination of campaigns, and events.
In her previous position of Executive Director in Youth Educational Forum she managed a team of 25 full-time staff members, and 20 part-time staff members for an organization entailing 4 programs, a medium, and 21 local offices.
In her work in the civil society sector, she’s built relationships with different state institutions and international organizations and has been a part of over 20 governmental working groups for different issues in the country, where she took part in and drafted the law on Higher Education, The Law on Youth Participation, the National Youth strategy and many more.