
Expert in program and financial management in governance and politics, with more than 15 years professional experience working in a political environment and directly with political parties, civil society organizations, legislative bodies and officials.
Chairperson for 7 consecutive mandates of the Civil Council of the Supreme Judicial Council of the Republic of Bulgaria (2016 – 2023) and its member up to date – the longest-working civil structure in Bulgaria in the field of rule of law including more than 40 professional and expert NGOs working in the field of judiciary, legislation and home affairs.
Participates in the legislative process of Bulgaria as a representative of civil society, working closely with the political parties in the National Assembly (Parliament) of Bulgaria, governmental structures (ministries, agencies and commissions), academic community and NGOs – from drafting and proposal of legal amendments to advocacy and public awareness.
Since 2005 to the present more than 19 years professional experience as a project manager of more than 30 projects, funded by largescale international and national donors, incl.
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
Public Diplomacy Department of NATO, Brussels
European Refugee Fund / Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund
German Marshal Fund “Balkan Trust for Democracy”,
US Embassy in Sofia “Democracy Commission” and many others with EU funding.
The topics are mainly related to media, anti-corruption policy, good governance, judicial reform, prevention and counteraction of cross-border crime (trafficking), money laundering, cultural heritage prevention against criminal violation. Close professional relations with media, regular participation in TV air, press and radio related with the topical issues topical issues of the political and public life.
Professional career start: in the period 2001 – 2005 works consecutively for the biggest Bulgarian NGO – Center for the Study of Democracy as a project coordinator of Coalition 2000 anti-corruption initiative for Bulgaria of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and for the large-scale USAID project Judicial Strengthening Initiative for Bulgaria, implemented by East West Management Institute (USA) as a project coordinator of component Small Grants, Legislation and Public Awareness
Master in Finance / corporate finance and investment banking
Master in Economy / Military-Industrial complex
