Chapter Zero is the Director's Climate Forum, which aims to develop the competences of supervisory and management boards of companies to start addressing and tackling climate change and to equip themselves with the skills and knowledge on how to make climate change a boardroom priority. As head of the Chapter Zero Slovenia Working Group I work with amazing people from the industry to shape an insightful and useful program for the top management and supervisory bodies of Slovenian companies, and… Show more Chapter Zero is the Director's Climate Forum, which aims to develop the competences of supervisory and management boards of companies to start addressing and tackling climate change and to equip themselves with the skills and knowledge on how to make climate change a boardroom priority. As head of the Chapter Zero Slovenia Working Group I work with amazing people from the industry to shape an insightful and useful program for the top management and supervisory bodies of Slovenian companies, and to empower them to make bold steps toward sustainable business transformation. Show less

I am serving as the interim Chief Operating Officer and day-to-day lead for managing the global consulting Sustainability and Climate program. I work directly with Global Consulting leadership to drive growth, generate impact, and promote collaboration and consistency in our S&C work around the world. I am leading a team across a variety of functions including strategy development, program operations, assets and alliances, analyst relations, and go-to-market strategy sprints on various S&C… Show more I am serving as the interim Chief Operating Officer and day-to-day lead for managing the global consulting Sustainability and Climate program. I work directly with Global Consulting leadership to drive growth, generate impact, and promote collaboration and consistency in our S&C work around the world. I am leading a team across a variety of functions including strategy development, program operations, assets and alliances, analyst relations, and go-to-market strategy sprints on various S&C topics. Show less

Responsible for designing and putting in place the funding architecture for EIT Climate-KIC’s programme “A Deep Demonstration of a Circular, Regenerative and Low-Carbon Economy in Slovenia” and enabling the flow of funds for the programme. The role is critical to guarantee the true systemic nature of the Deep Demonstration in Slovenia. It involves working across Ministries to ensure common policy design and unlocking critical private and public funding sources through identification… Show more Responsible for designing and putting in place the funding architecture for EIT Climate-KIC’s programme “A Deep Demonstration of a Circular, Regenerative and Low-Carbon Economy in Slovenia” and enabling the flow of funds for the programme. The role is critical to guarantee the true systemic nature of the Deep Demonstration in Slovenia. It involves working across Ministries to ensure common policy design and unlocking critical private and public funding sources through identification, mobilization and matching different types of funding for different activities. Active contribution to the preparation of bids for different Circular Economy and systemic transition calls, focusing on financial, policy and regulatory levers of change, with a special interest in a just and inclusive transition (from a gender, social and territorial perspective). Show less

Acting as the liaison between InnoRenew CoE scientists and living lab member representatives. Working hand in hand with researchers in recruiting new living lab membersBeing the go-to person for stakeholders who participate in the living lab, ensuring member satisfaction through regular and personal communications. Playing a crucial role in business development, looking for new opportunities for collaboration and mutual success.Maintaining an overview of current and forthcoming… Show more Acting as the liaison between InnoRenew CoE scientists and living lab member representatives. Working hand in hand with researchers in recruiting new living lab membersBeing the go-to person for stakeholders who participate in the living lab, ensuring member satisfaction through regular and personal communications. Playing a crucial role in business development, looking for new opportunities for collaboration and mutual success.Maintaining an overview of current and forthcoming policy developments in Slovenia and the EU that impact forest products, construction, ICT, research. Participating in the preparation of policy white papers to press InnoRenew CoE's priorities in national and international policy related to the wood based value chains. Show less

Subject matter expert on projects of developing national/ policies, strategies and action plans in circular bioeconomy, regional development, competitiveness and innovation. Preparation of project proposals (Horizon 2020, cohesion funding, Interreg), research work, preparation of workshop material.

The Board of Governors discusses and adopts the Statute and other general legal acts, the action plan, the annual report and the five-year report, the financial plan and the annual financial statement, chooses the Director, agrees to the choice of senior managers and researchers, discusses and passes decisions on the initiatives of the Scientific Council.The Board of Governors is made up of experts in the fields of science, technology, economics and social sciences that are related to… Show more The Board of Governors discusses and adopts the Statute and other general legal acts, the action plan, the annual report and the five-year report, the financial plan and the annual financial statement, chooses the Director, agrees to the choice of senior managers and researchers, discusses and passes decisions on the initiatives of the Scientific Council.The Board of Governors is made up of experts in the fields of science, technology, economics and social sciences that are related to the research work of the Institute. The members of the Board of Governors hold office for a term of four years. Show less

1. Management, coordination and other related support activities in different ERA-NET initiatives - public-public partnerships funded through FP7 and H2020, funding transnational research and innovation (think money for research obtained through competitive calls) and performing other support activities (e.g. preparing a strategic research and innovation agenda in the field, organising conferences, summer schools, providing training opportunities). An active partner and management team… Show more 1. Management, coordination and other related support activities in different ERA-NET initiatives - public-public partnerships funded through FP7 and H2020, funding transnational research and innovation (think money for research obtained through competitive calls) and performing other support activities (e.g. preparing a strategic research and innovation agenda in the field, organising conferences, summer schools, providing training opportunities). An active partner and management team member, taking up leadership roles especially in the fields of communication & dissemination, industry interactions and training & education. Extensive experience in project preparation, implementation, management, reporting, monitoring and risk management.Main focus: forestry, wood science, agriculture, biotechnology and the bioeconomy. 2. H2020 National Contact Point for Spreading Excellence and Widening Participation (SEWP - Teaming, Twinning, ERA-Chairs instruments). An advocate for a more inclusive European Research Area, seeing the so-called widening countries as high potential and not lower performing countries and a member of NCP_Wide.NET providing support to NCPs in the SEWP area. A member of Platform - a Coordination and Support Action for bioeconomy related ERA-NETs, leading the Fostering Inclusiveness task, and advocating for ERA-NETs as an important mechanism for spreading excellence and widening participation in EU Framework Programs for Research and Innovation. Show less

I set up my own little business, which allows me to manage my side projects, develop and implement new ideas and will facilitate me in finding and taking advantage of new opportunities.

An integral part in the process of establishing ConnectU in Slovenia, researching the market and creating a database of potential clients and candidates. In charge of contacting potential clients, organizing and participating in business meetings with local and international companies as potential future customers. Conducted interviews, assessments and reference checks of the candidates, organising meetings between them and our clients. My experience and knowledge helped… Show more An integral part in the process of establishing ConnectU in Slovenia, researching the market and creating a database of potential clients and candidates. In charge of contacting potential clients, organizing and participating in business meetings with local and international companies as potential future customers. Conducted interviews, assessments and reference checks of the candidates, organising meetings between them and our clients. My experience and knowledge helped me build strong rapport with both my clients and candidates. Identifying their potential, I strived to find the best solutions for the careers of my candidates, guiding them on their path to success by making the right connections between them and their future employers. Show less

Teaching general English (levels A1-C2) Teaching business English for specific needs of clients (companies: Mercator, Hella Lux, Zavarovalnica Triglav, S&T, SCT residential building, Swema, Energetika, Summit Auto, ZZZS)

Working on corporate governance projects in collaboration with the Faculty of Social Sciences. Assistant consultant work on project of bringing a Montenegrin company closer to the EU (market analysis, analysis of legal environment, workshop participation). Conducting research on corporate governance, teaching assistant work (exam preparation and grading, communication with students, lecture preparation).

Office management, preparation and implementation of projects, writing, editing and publishing weekly newsletter and different publications, preparation of conferences, roundtables and seminars. Most important projects I participated in: Seminar Slovenia and Latin America: Experience of the Presidency and Lessons for the Future, in cooperation with the Permanent Representation of the European Commission in Slovenia, the Information Office of the European Parliament and… Show more Office management, preparation and implementation of projects, writing, editing and publishing weekly newsletter and different publications, preparation of conferences, roundtables and seminars. Most important projects I participated in: Seminar Slovenia and Latin America: Experience of the Presidency and Lessons for the Future, in cooperation with the Permanent Representation of the European Commission in Slovenia, the Information Office of the European Parliament and JAPTI;High level meeting on the topic of Cuba in cooperation with the Slovenian Foreign Ministry;Roundtable Dialogue with Cuba with Professor Stephan Wilkinson from London Metroplitan University;Momento Latinoamericano - Latin American discussion evenings with renowned guests (The Current Economic Crisis as an Opportunity for Latin America with Dr. Ernest Petrič, Cuba - the Way Forward with journalists Tone Hočevar, The Way to Sustainable Development in Latin America with Dr. Lučka Kajfež Bogataj);Co-editor of the Seminar Proceedings "Slovenia and Latin America: Experience of the EU Presidency and Lessons for the Future" [COBISS.SI-ID: 246170880]) Show less