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Meet Our Experts

Elena Ivanova
Elena Ivanova is a development consultant specializing in digital jobs, sustainable tourism, green economy, and private sector growth. As Founder and Director of Impact Foundation, she has managed donor-funded projects worth over €350,000, working with international donors, institutions, and businesses across the Balkans. She helps organizations design impactful projects, access funding opportunities, and build partnerships that create inclusive and lasting economic development.

Vesna Jovanovska
Vesna Jovanovska is an attorney-at-law with a legal license since 2009 and founder of her own law office since 2012. She is also a mediator and registered industrial property representative, advising clients on business law, insurance, civil law, and regulatory matters. Her work combines legal expertise, practical dispute resolution, and strong understanding of the needs of companies and organizations.

Vanja Kocovska
Vanja Kocovska is an architect and urban planner with more than 17 years of experience in designing and delivering contemporary spaces. Her work covers residential, commercial, and hospitality projects, combining aesthetics, functionality, materials, lighting, and user experience. She brings a refined design sensibility and hands-on approach to projects, ensuring clear concepts, precise execution, and long-term value.

Sanja Janeku
Sanja Janeku is a marketing consultant with nearly 20 years of experience in brand strategy, market research, marketing communications, and digital marketing. She helps organizations develop effective online and offline marketing strategies that improve visibility, engagement, and measurable results. Her experience with businesses and EU-funded initiatives makes her a strong advisor for organizations seeking growth, innovation, and stronger market presence.

Andrijana Serafimovska
Andrijana Serafimovska is a grant proposal writing consultant with over 7 years of experience in project development and proposal writing. She supports organizations throughout the full grant development process, including idea creation, partner identification, project design, budgeting, and proposal submission. She has written more than 70 proposals for over 10 NGOs and more than 30 donor programs, including Erasmus+, EU projects, other international donors and embassies, as well as national public institutions and domestic funding programs.

Gordana Popovikj Friedman
Gordana Popovikj Friedman is an international development consultant with over 25 years of experience in competitiveness, private sector development, and strategic partnerships. She supports organizations throughout the full project lifecycle, including innovation management, strategic planning, and policy design. She has held senior positions at the World Bank Group, EBRD, and USAID implementing partners, managing diverse portfolios in Skopje and Washington DC, and holds an MBA along with professional certifications from The George Washington University and the United Nations.
Our Latest Blog Posts
How Many Digital Jobs Are There in Marketing — and What Does It Mean for Macedonia?
Destination Marketing Done Wrong: Lessons North Macedonia Cannot Afford to Ignore
Why Marketing Is the Secret Weapon of Successful Fundraising
Building Destinations – Architecture, Nature, and Tourism in Harmony
The Development Sector in NorthMacedonia: 30 Years of Impact, Courage and Social Change
Freelancers in North Macedonia: Working Freely, but Still Legally Invisible
Visitor focused collaboration for tourism development
Marking English Language Day, 23 April
Women In Industry Matter
Key Messages from the Working Paper: “A Mission‑Aligned World Bank: From Ambition to Delivery”by Mariana Mazzucato and Lara Merling
Strengthening Capabilities for Sustainable Finance
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