Katerina is a certified youth worker and project manager with more than ten years of experience in non-formal education. She is passionate about working with young people: creating spaces where they can grow in confidence, discover their strengths and find their voice, and mentoring them as they take their first steps as volunteers, facilitators and leaders.

She is the president of Aurora Network, and her main work is designing and delivering projects that bring together art, nature and well-being, from the first idea to the final activity. She is an experienced facilitator and trainer who combines her youth work skills, her love of nature and art, and her gift for mentoring, helping young people discover their creativity and grow through time spent outdoors.

Marija is a youth worker and educator with more than 20 years of experience working with young people. She is passionate about empowering them through learning, sustainability and civic engagement, and about helping them believe that their ideas can change their community.

Her work brings together youth empowerment, the circular economy and sustainable living, with a special love for second-hand culture and giving things a second life. She is a strategic thinker and a natural organiser, with strong skills in project design, community engagement and building partnerships.

Stefan is a creative artist, DJ and cultural organiser with long experience in music, multimedia art and festival production. He loves turning ideas into immersive experiences, using recycled and eco-friendly materials to create installations and stage designs.

With a background in economics and management, he brings strong skills in organising events, coordinating teams and working with partners, and he uses music and art to inspire young people and raise awareness about the environment.

Petar is a visual artist, muralist and graphic designer whose work brings colour and stories to public spaces. He is passionate about art that belongs to the whole community, and about giving discarded materials a second life as sculptures and installations.

With young people he shares his love of street art, upcycling and the outdoors, leading hands-on workshops that connect creative expression with nature and traditional knowledge about plants and their healing properties.

Lina is a creative strategist, social media manager and content creator with a passion for storytelling, visual communication and bringing ideas to life. She works across fashion, culture, lifestyle and the creative industries, helping brands and initiatives build their identity and connect with their audiences through meaningful, engaging content.

With experience in digital marketing, creative direction and event communication, she combines strategic thinking with a strong eye for aesthetics and new trends. At Aurora Network she looks after our social media, and she is especially passionate about using creativity and digital platforms to engage young people, encourage self-expression and turn fresh ideas into experiences that bring communities together.

Vladic is a digital creator, videographer and photographer from Bitola. He takes the photos and videos that capture our projects. He catches the real moments of every activity, from the energy of a workshop to the quiet beauty of nature, and turns them into stories that show what Aurora Network is all about.

He has more than ten years of experience in video production and co-founded a regional video production team. He has worked on brand campaigns, promotional videos and digital content. He moves easily between commercial projects and fine art, and he brings a creative eye to everything he films and photographs.

Evgenija’s journey in non-formal education began at the age of 18 and grew into a long-term commitment to the NGO sector. She has taken part in more than 20 international youth exchanges and training courses, and she is passionate about working with young people on human rights, sustainability, gender equality and community participation.

At Aurora Network she supports project coordination, communication, facilitation and dissemination in our Erasmus+ projects, and works closely with local and international volunteers to help them learn, get involved and feel at home. She holds a Master’s degree in International Law and European Union Law, is a graduate of the Human Rights Academy, and loves travelling and reading.