Experience that moves ideas into action.
I help institutions, businesses and research organisations strengthen leadership and governance, manage projects and programmes, advance the blue economy and develop skills, and translate environmental research into policy—turning shared priorities into effective partnerships, stronger capacities and practical sustainability outcomes.
Leadership and Governance
I help organisations set priorities, build partnerships and lead change. Drawing on leadership roles in academia, business and international cooperation, I bring strategic direction, inclusive governance and experience guiding multicultural teams.Hide details ↑
Turning Vision into Action
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Strategic priorities and organisational direction
Partnership development and cooperation arrangements
Inclusive governance and stakeholder coordination
Experience & approach
My leadership experience spans entrepreneurship, academic innovation and international environmental cooperation. As founder of Partner Consulting, former Deputy Executive Director of the Regional environmental Center, and former Director of the Innovation Center at the Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, I have worked at the intersection of science, public institutions and business.
Within SKILLS project, I supported cross-border governance, policy dialogue and cooperation among universities, ministries, regional authorities and blue economy stakeholders. My work on the BLUECONNECT project and the Adriatic Blue Growth Cluster (ABGC) connects institutions and businesses around shared development priorities, research and innovation.
I help clients define strategic priorities, establish cooperation arrangements and mobilise expertise and resources. My approach combines clear responsibilities with participatory decision-making, helping diverse partners move from shared ambitions to coordinated action.
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Project and Programme Management
I have managed more than 100 projects with a combined portfolio exceeding €50 million. I support clients throughout the project cycle—from concept development and partnership building to implementation, budget oversight, reporting and evaluation—with particular expertise in EU-funded programmes.Hide details ↑
From Ideas to Results
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Project design and partnership coordination
Work planning, deliverables and budget oversight
Reporting, risk management and evaluation
Experience & approach
I bring extensive experience in managing international environmental and development projects involving public authorities, universities, businesses and civil society. My work covers project design, partnership coordination, work planning, financial monitoring, reporting, risk management and evaluation.
Recent assignments include SKILLS, an Interreg IPA South Adriatic project strengthening blue economy skills and education, and BLUECONNECT, an Interreg IPA Croatia–Bosnia and Herzegovina–Montenegro project linking research, innovation and business cooperation. Within REDEEM, and Interreg Adrion project, I coordinate technical delivery, integrate specialist contributions and serve as the principal operational interface with the Montenegro’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management on climate resilience and the water–energy–food–ecosystems nexus.
I help clients turn complex programme requirements into practical work plans, clear deliverables and reliable reporting processes. Particular attention goes to partner coordination, early identification of delays and maintaining consistency between activities, budgets and expected results.
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Blue Economy and Skills Development
I help institutions, businesses and research organisations advance a sustainable blue economy. My services connect marine research, aquaculture and coastal tourism with innovation, cluster development and skills programmes that respond to labour market needs.Hide details ↑
Building Capacity for a Sustainable Adriatic
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Blue economy partnerships and cluster development
Skills needs assessment and competence frameworks
Training design and research–business cooperation
Experience & approach
I work across blue economy governance, research–business cooperation and education, helping partners connect sector development with the knowledge and competencies it requires. My experience includes marine science communication, aquaculture, sustainable coastal tourism and collaboration among public authorities, academia, industry and civil society.
Within SKILLS project, I contributed to policy development, stakeholder engagement, monitoring and evaluation, and the development of the South Adriatic Blue Qualification Framework (SA BlueComp). This work connected evidence on industry needs with competence descriptions, training priorities and cooperation between education providers and employers.
Through BLUECONNECT, I am supporting the development of the Adriatic Blue Growth Cluster and its digital platform, creating opportunities for knowledge exchange, innovation and business cooperation. My involvement in Aquarium Boka through MonteAqua project adds experience in connecting marine research with education and public engagement.
I help clients design partnerships, assess skills needs and develop training and collaboration initiatives grounded in regional opportunities.
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Environmental Research and Policy
I combine scientific expertise with practical experience in biodiversity, water management, environmental security and local sustainability planning. I help clients assess challenges, engage stakeholders and translate research into policies and actions.Hide details ↑
Connecting Evidence with Decisions
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Biodiversity and water management assessments
Stakeholder mapping and participatory planning
Policy recommendations and monitoring approaches
Experience & approach
My work connects an academic background in biology with applied environmental research and policy support. I have contributed to initiatives addressing biodiversity, water resources, environmental security and participatory planning, combining scientific evidence with institutional knowledge and community priorities.
Through the Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe, I worked on environmental action planning, water management and local water security initiatives, including programmes supported by Sida. Cooperation with the European Centre for Nature Conservation (ECNC) included developing a methodology for local biodiversity action planning.
My current work within REDEEM applies an integrated water–energy–food–ecosystems perspective to climate risks and rural development. This includes stakeholder mapping, consultation and methodological support for assessing interconnected environmental challenges. I help clients develop evidence-based assessments, practical policy recommendations and monitoring approaches suited to their decision-making needs.
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Climate and Energy Planning
I supported local authorities and partners in developing Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans (SECAPs). Through stakeholder engagement, capacity building and technical coordination, I supported translating climate and energy goals into practical mitigation and adaptation measures.Hide details ↑
Shaping Local Climate Action
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Coordination of Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans
Stakeholder engagement and municipal capacity building
Mitigation and adaptation measures and monitoring arrangements
Experience & approach
As Country Team Leader for Serbia within the SECAP project, I coordinated support for local energy and climate planning. My work put together municipal teams, technical experts and stakeholders to strengthen planning capacity and connect local priorities with climate mitigation and adaptation objectives.
I helped authorities to organise the planning process, coordinated technical inputs and developed measures with clear responsibilities and monitoring arrangements. Stakeholder participation was central to that approach: effective plans need both sound evidence and the involvement of the institutions and communities responsible for implementation.
My work within REDEEM complements this experience by addressing climate resilience through the water–energy–food–ecosystems nexus. It is also including methodological work on carbon footprint monitoring for project activities and an irrigation pilot.
Together, these assignments support an integrated approach to local climate action, resource efficiency and resilience.