Our Team

Silvan Vifian
President

Defne Saylık
Vice President

Development

The Development Manager function drives strategic initiatives that strengthen our network for the long term.

Mohamed Benziane
Development Manager

Community Team

With the Community Team, we create engaging and impactful opportunities for the alumni. The experiences connect and inspire them, and encourage personal and professional development. Besides that, we actively support the national networks in their organization by sharing best practices and offering resources in order to strengthen the overall network.

Jules Terrens
Community Manager

Damjan Gačević
Community Coordinator

Stephanie Symeonidi
Growth Coordinator

Partnerships Team

The Partnerships Team at JA Alumni Europe works together to establish, foster and develop meaningful collaborations with organizations, businesses and institutions. Their goal is to create opportunities and allocate resources to promote the spirit of entrepreneurship among youth.

Austė Šilkaitytė
Partnerships Manager

Alicia Pawelczyk
Opportunity Coordinator

Laura-Anette Tael
Research Coordinator

Communications Team

As the Communications Team, we “Interconnect Europe” and spark inspiration through our platforms. Out mission is to unite, showcase and foster the power of our Alumni.

Ieva Visockytė 
Communications Manager

Kamilė Brūzgaitė
Campaigning Coordinator

Sakari Seespuro
Content & IT Coordinator