The mandate of the current board will finish at the General Assembly of ENYC in 2026.

Nadia MARINOVA – President

 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nadia Marinova has been elected President since the establishment of the youth at ENYC in 2003. She is responsible of creating the link between ENYC’s members and the European youth policies, good practices, youth events, policy makers and of promoting the Council of Europe values. Nadia Marinova is an Associate Professor at the New Bulgarian University in Project Management for Sustainable Development. She has been working in the field of youth since 2003 appointing her as Director of the Youth Directorate at the Ministry of Youth and Sports in Bulgaria. During this period she was also chairman of the selection committee for
the Youth program.
From 2008 to 2018 she worked as an External Expert Evaluator in the program “Youth in Action” at the Ministry of Education and Science. She is the chairman of the Bulgarian network “Major” which has 10 NGOs from all over the country. So far she has implemented over 100 international youth projects and for over 20 years has consulted various municipalities, universities, NGOs in the field of youth and youth policy.

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Sami SORJONEN – Vice-President

 

 

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Gurkan Akcaer – General Secretary

Gürkan Akçaer, Head of Turkish Network of the Anna Lindh Foundation for Dialogue between Cultures, dcdicated for Learning Oriented Motilities and Inter-cultural Dialogue

Mr Akçaer’s background in public sector includes Senior Expertise on Project Development and EU Law. He worked as Senior Expert and Lecturer/Assessor/Voting Committee Member in the field of Project Cycle Management-PCM for years.
Specialized in PCM, Assessment of EU Funded Projects and Regional Developments Project, Published a Book about PCM Step by Step Project Writing with Turkish National Agency.

Specialized on implementation of the EU’s Acquis Communautaire into National Laws including “law drafting” and “law approximation techniques” of the EU Law. Worked as Lecturer at Legal Harmonisation of EU Law at Ankara University and Nankai University, PRC.

Specialized in Social Funds and micro projects in social fund context. The experience is ranged from teaching and organising seminars in the fields of Youth and Women, Co-ordination of training programmes on NGO capacity building and social development projects and partnership, networking. Experience in difîerent levels of NGO management including accounting, financial planning, strategic planning, human resources management, public relations, and executive management.

He has been actively involved in Erasmus+ Youth Motilities since 2004. He is founder of S&G Turkey and S&G International Brussels, Legal Representative of Ankara Social Innovation Youth Centre.

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Antonino Imbesi – Board Member

 

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Roland BANHEGYI – Treasurer 

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Dubravko Sopar- Board Member

 

Dubravko Šopar is a distinguished board member with a strong background in economics and extensive experience in the nonprofit sector. Holding a degree in economics, Šopar has dedicated his career to the promotion and development of youth programs and policies. He serves as the Executive Director of Impress, an organization focused on the positive affirmation of youth in society, where he oversees all operations, project management, and the creation and maintenance of international partnerships.

As a prominent advocate, Šopar has actively contributed to the creation and implementation of several significant youth programs, including the National Youth Program, the Youth Program of the City of Zagreb, the Youth Program of Dubrava Municipality, and the Youth Program of Bjelovarsko-bilogorska County. His work in these areas highlights his commitment to enhancing the lives of young people through structured and impactful policies.

In addition to his roles at Impress, Šopar is the Director of the Center for Social Innovations, where he leads efforts in project management, human resources, and strategic planning. His expertise extends to the European Network of Youth Centers, where he is a member of the Board of Directors, contributing to the network’s mission of supporting youth centers across Europe.

Šopar’s work in blockchain technology is notable through his partnership with House of Blockchain (HoB) in Zagreb, a leading coworking space dedicated to blockchain, web3, and cryptocurrency innovators. At HoB, he fosters a community of entrepreneurs and provides essential resources and support for blockchain-based projects.

Furthermore, Šopar is an accomplished mentor, working with young entrepreneurs and guiding them through their professional development. His experience as a sports pilot adds a unique dimension to his mentoring, emphasizing discipline, precision, and leadership.

As a trainer for the European Youth Information and Counselling Agency (ERYICA), Šopar leverages his extensive knowledge to train and support youth information workers across Europe. His involvement in ERYICA underlines his dedication to empowering youth through accurate and accessible information.

Dubravko Šopar’s multifaceted career and his unwavering commitment to youth development, policy advocacy, and innovative technologies make him a key figure in the realm of youth empowerment and community leadership.