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Leona Jelesijevic

Leona Jelesijevic

Vise President

I have many interests and see every project and encounter as an occasion to connect the dots. Working as a Secretary but also a conflict mediator, I enjoy being creative in combining my fields of expertise in order to use the tools and methods that are the most adapted to the situation at hand. I always have at heart to favor the expression and participation of all the parties involved, which is reflected in my approach to groups, to learning and my methodological panel. 2023 – today: board member of Shokkin Group International 2021 – today: head of media lab at “VILLA Leipzig” 2018 – today: project manager & facilitator for international youth work at “VILLA Leipzig” (sociocultural centre) 2017 – today: freelance trainer 2017 – 2019: high school teacher I am experienced in: – both EU programmes, Erasmus+ Youth and European Solidarity Corps – formal and non-formal education – event moderation and training facilitation I’m specialized in the following topics: – digital youth work – inclusion (social inclusion & people with disabilities) – active participation – outdoor education – upcycling projects – experiential learning – gender education Main target groups in my daily work: – youth workers, educators – young people with fewer opportunities or in NEET – people with disabilities – refugees – minors Main mission : – Support local NGO (development, project design, human ressources, partnership, funding …) – Develop international project. – Training of trainers – Training of youth worker – Advice and counselling for youth policies