We’re delighted to announce the appointment of new committee members to EDYN’s Partnership, Election, and Communications Committees. These individuals bring diverse expertise and a shared commitment to our mission. We extend a warm welcome to these exceptional EDYN members and eagerly anticipate the impactful contributions they will make to our organization in the coming months. Without a doubt, their dedication will drive our collective efforts forward. All three committees members were chosen by the Leardership Council.
Communications Committee
The primary purpose of this committee is to ensure alignment, and coordination, and to share knowledge and inspiration across all EDYN bodies involved in communication. It is chaired by the EDYN HQ Communications Officer, Lucia Jasenovcová.
Members of the committee:
Albert Hayrapetyan, Armenia
Ana Gjidiaj, Albania
Volha Dvaretskaya, Belarus
Nikola Kandic, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ana Puljić, Croatia
Tomáš Dvořák, Czech Republic
Elene Kezhrishvili, Georgia
Blerton Vehapi, Blerta Berisha, Kosovo
Taisia Lisov, Moldova
Marija Bandulova Taseva, North Macedonia
Hubert Tadych, Poland
Miruna Palas, Romania
Artur Parushevski, Ukraine
Election Committee
The Elections Committee takes the lead in coordinating with other LC and EDYN members to execute the nomination and election process for LC positions. It is chaired by the Secretary General, Cristi Mariuța.
Members of the committee:
Cristi Mariuța, Moldova
Arisztid Ditzendy, Hungary
Amila Husic, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Yurii Stechyshyn, Ukraine
Mykhailo Havryliak, Ukraine
Engjellushe Haxhi, Albania
Bojan Lazarevski, Czech Republic
Vladislav Sazonov, Belarus
Beka Mikaia, Georgia
The Elections Committee is responsible for:
- Setting rules for the campaign period and setting the bounds for what candidates cannot do when campaigning for an internal election.
- Coordinating and implementing electronic balloting for LC and Presidential elections.
- Tabulating the vote counts.
- Informing Ambassadors of campaign rules, timelines, and balloting and tabulation processes.
- Drafting the rules for an Abbreviated Nomination process and informing the members about it
- Appointing the new LC members and the President based on the Election results. All LC members, including the President, shall receive written confirmation of their mandate signed by the Chair of the Election Committee and the EDYN Executive Director no later than 2 weeks after the voting has ended.
Partnerships Committee
The Partnerships Committee takes the lead in coordinating with LC, NDI/HQ on all issues related to partnerships and fundraising across the network. The Committee also serves as a platform to exchange good practices, develop the organization’s knowledge and to coordinate and implement outreach and fundraising campaigns. It is chaired by the EDYN HQ Outreach and Partnerships Manager, Carlotta Serioli.
Members of the committee:
Revi Kazani, Albania
Ideal Zhaveli, Kosovo
Rafaela Rabič, Slovenia
Mariam Mumladze, Georgia
Greta Harutyunyan, Armenia
Tinatin Zaalishvili, Georgia
Irakli Meliashvili, Georgia
