Peter Ralevic, Canada

Peter Ralevic was born in 1984, in Belgrade, Serbia. In 1995, he immigrated to Canada with his family. His grandfather, Dr. Rajko Ralevic, who was a well known mathematician and professor of Economics at the University of Belgrade, had a great influence on Peter’s decision to pursue research.

In 2006, Peter completed a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, and in 2008 a Masters degree in Environmental Science both at Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada. During his Masters, Peter had the privilege of conducting research in agriculturally based rural villages of India. For his Masters research, Peter was awarded first prize of merit from the Ontario Centres of Excellence.
As of September 2008, Peter commenced his doctoral studies at the University of Toronto, where he is currently working on research related to renewable energy and life cycle analysis of sustainable bioenergy systems. In support of his PhD research, and in addition to a number of federal and provincial awards, in 2009 Peter was awarded a Postgraduate Scholarship from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.

Peter continues to publish and is currently working on a number of publications for scientific journals, books and other literature. He works in collaboration with a number of researchers and organizations including the International Energy Agency, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and various other federal and provincial organizations and governments.
Peter is an avid tennis player, he likes to travel and enjoys spending time with family and friends. Peter also likes to participate in extra-curricular activities. Most recently, Peter was a candidate on the shown Canada’s Next Great Prime Minister, organized by CBC television to engage young leaders. Peter continues to visit Serbia regularly, with his siblings and friends.

Ana Vujanic, Australia

Grew up in Republika Srpska Krajina until 1995, and after a year in Belgrade, emigrated with her family to Melbourne, Australia in 1996. Holds a Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences from Monash University, Melbourne with Honours in Developmental Immunology (2005).

Worked for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals (Melbourne) as a research assistant, developing and testing various vaccines in animal health sector. Started PhD studies at DKWB Institute in Basel, Switzerland studying the effects of hormones on the immune system and vaccine technology. The studies were continued at Center for Animal Biotechnology (Melbourne University, Veterinary Sciences), with a specific focus on the potential of pulmonary delivery of flu vaccines.

An active member of the Serbian Orthodox Youth Organisation in Melbourne and various other student organisations. A long time member of the Serbian basketball club “White Eagles”. Fluent in Serbian, English and German.

Dragana Petrovic, USA

is President of the International Brokerage Group Inc, a company established with her sister Aleksandra in 2003, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois USA with a branch office in Manama, Bahrain GCC; providing exclusive brokerage, consulting, and matchmaking services in transport and international business. The branch in Manama, Bahrain has placed focus on creating deal flow and financing for cross sector mega projects in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), USA and Europe.

Dragana’s early work in the GCC involved directing a project which analyzed the investment climate catering to high net worth investors seeking allocation of funds in the region. The studies included country and sector specific analysis in finance, capital markets, real estate, energy, transport, telecom, health and education and tourism in Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain. In Bahrain she worked closely on His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa’s, United Nations Award, presented by His Excellency Ban Ki Moon, UN Secretary General in Geneva, Switzerland in 2007. The United Nations Scroll of Honor commended the world’s longest serving Prime Minister, HH Shaikh Khalifa, on the urbanization and modernization of Bahrain through his exceptional economic diversification and his continuous efforts on alleviating poverty and inducing economic sustainability in the modern state.

Dragana’s early work in the USA and EU focused on finance and transport. In Chicago, she traded equities and foreign exchange in addition her freight brokerage activities, and in Barcelona she conducted market analysis and expansion of international clientele in transport and logistics.

Dragana was educated at DePaul University in Chicago; Bachelor of Science in Commerce, where she double majored in finance and marketing, respectively, and minored in international business. She speaks Serbian, Spanish, and is a beginner in Arabic. Dragana is also member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Golden Key International Honor Society, Delta Mu Delta, and Serbian National Federation. Her community involvement focuses on homeless children and families, and is currently exploring orphanage building opportunities. She enjoys quality time with family and friends, yoga, swimming, basketball, and is an avid traveler.

Janko Nikolic, Australia

Born in Sarajevo in 1983, he completed his primary and part of his secondary education (grammar school) in Republika Srpska (Bosnian Serb Republic/Bosnia and Herzegovina) - thereafter concluding his secondary education in Melbourne, Australia.
He is a graduate of Law and Economics from Victoria University in Melbourne, and is further undertaking Master of Laws (University of Melbourne) and Master of Business Administration (RMIT University). Currently working as a teaching assistant at Victoria University - where he teaches Corporate Law and Contract Law - he was previously an active member of the team working on the “Corporate Governance in South Eastern Europe” project at Victoria University during 2007.

He was one of the founding members of the Serbian Youth Organisation of Australia in 2008, and since 2002 he has been an active participant in numerous projects concerning Serbian youth in Australia. In 2003 he had also served as an acting Chairman of the Student Union at Victoria University.

Professional and other interests: corporate governance; business strategy and consulting; marketing management, capital markets, history of political ideas.
He is fluent in both Serbian and English.

Boris Malagurski, Canada

was born on August 11th 1988 in Subotica, Serbia. After finishing elementary and music school, he started grammar school where he had premieres for his first films. In 2005, Boris immigrated to Canada and quickly gained professional recognition for his work. He won “Best Film” at the First Take International Student Film Festival in Toronto for his film “The Canada Project”, which was also shown on festivals across the world. Boris finished Kitsilano Secondary School and became a film production student at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. When Kosovo declared secession, Boris initiated protests against this act in Vancouver and drew a crowd of over 1,000 people. After many drama films that were shown to an international audience, Boris made a documentary film about human rights in Kosovo and that film has (at the time of this text being written) won several awards including at a festival in Vancouver, the International Film Festival in Mexico, and it’s in the Official Selection for the International Film Festival in East Sarajevo – BridgeFest 2009. Boris is also the President of the Serbian Youth League, one of the largest Serbian youth organizations outside Serbia. Boris writes for a monthly column in the Vancouver-based Serbian newspaper – Umbrella (Kisobran).

Maja Terzic, Switzerland

Maja was born in Belgrade in 1982. Brought up in a family of lawyers Maja was encouraged to follow the same path. Upon completed 2 years of faculty of law in Belgrade she decided to pursue her career in hotel and tourism industry. In 2005 she enrolled Ecole hoteliere de Lausanne and graduated in 2009. She received her Bachelors Degree with honors in Marketing and E-Commerce. She worked for her internships in various hotels in London as an intern in Marketing, Yield Management and Conference and Banqueting Sales.

Maja is currently working her summer internship as a researcher and consultant for a british / american entrepreneur to launch an innovative hospitality concept: Bespoke Luxury Hotels.
Maja’s strong interests are: economic development, sustainable tourism and diplomacy in Serbia.

Maja is fluent in English and speaks French and German.

Filip Niketic
Univerzitetski lider sa prosecnom ocenom 10,00, Srbija

My name is Filip Niketic, Civil Engineering student at the University of Novi Sad, Serbia, currently at the third year of my bachelor studies. At the enrollement I was first ranked among enlisted candidates with maximum score of 100 points. My mark average so far is 10.00 (10-point system), on account of which I was given four awards, two times "best student in the class", both awards from Department of Civil Engineering, and two "top mark average" awards from the University of Novi Sad.

I have attended Isidora Sekulic high school in Novi Sad, where I have been presented with „Vuk Stefanovic Karadžic“ merit award for achieving the highest overall mark average 5.00. I have attended various extracurricular classes, acting, philosophy, logic, physics and mathematics. Also I was frequently taking part at the city, regional and national level competitions in these subjects. I have finished „Miloš Crnjanski“ elementary school, where I also attended various extracurricular classes: Serbian language & literature, history, biology, physics, mathematics, drama and orchestra. I have earned special merit awards in all of these subjects, some of them given to me by specialized societies. Upon completing elementary school I was presented with „Vuk Stefanovic Karadžic“ award for achieving the top overall mark average - 5.00. In addition, I received a special "student of generation" award.

Jovana Ruzicic, USA

Prior to coming to the United States 11 years ago, Jovana Ruzicic was a student at Gimnazija Sveti Sava in Belgrade, a volunteer with Youth of JAZAS (Yugoslav Association Against AIDS), and an accomplished chess player.

Ruzicic received an Associate’s in Arts degree in Communication from Chipola College, Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Communications from Florida Atlantic University and Master’s in Arts degree in Public Relations from Michigan State University. She graduated cum laude from all three schools and has maintained full scholarships throughout most of her schooling. While in college, Ruzicic was involved with the community through a variety of residential and collegiate leadership positions. Notably, she started a free AIDS testing program for students, founded its first feminist organization, volunteered for the campus sexual assault hotline and advised a student group advocating LGBT issues.

Since 2006, Ruzicic has been a press secretary at the Environmental Working Group in Washington, DC, a nonprofit public health advocacy organization. While at EWG, she has been in charge of designing and executing organizations media strategy, as well as serving as a spokesperson on variety of issues.

Ruzicic was always involved with the Serbian community. For a year she served as Vice President of the Washington DC Chapter of Serbian Unity Congress. In 2008 she co-founded RAS, the International Serbian Organization, a non-profit striving to restore, improve and expand the achievements and heritage of the Serbian civilization. Ruzicic will return to Serbia this July before moving to India to teach English to children with learning disabilities.

Aleksandar Tisinovic, ABN AMRO Bank- ID&JG, Belgium

I have been born in Belgrade on June 10th 1982. Since childhood I lived in Pancevo, Serbia, where I have finished my primary and secondary education, both with honors. I earned my bachelors degree (2006) in Finance and Banking at the Faculty of Economics, Finance and Administration (FEFA) in Belgrade, with GPA of 9.04/10.

During my studies I was involved with 2 student organizations – AIESEC and Student Union. In AIESEC, I had an opportunity to be a part of, and to lead various projects as well as to be a team leader to new members. Also, I met and worked with people from all over the world and built up valuable friendships that span over 5 continents. At FEFA, together with my colleagues, I founded an office of Student Union and linked it with other student organizations.

I started building up my professional knowledge with 2 internships during my studies – at Belgrade Stock Exchange and company “Telegroup”. After finishing my education I moved on to the new challenge – a first working experience at Reuters in Poland.

As a market analyst at Reuters (2006 – 2007), I worked on the financial analysis of companies from Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and other European countries. My main task was the mapping of financial markets of Ex-Yugoslav countries, the standardization and analysis of financial statements and generally strengthening and coordinating Reuters’ presence in these.

Currently, as an analyst in ABN AMRO Bank in Belgium (International Diamond & Jewelry Group), I am working on a credit & risk analysis of the Bank’s clients. In a very international and culturally diversified environment as diamond business, I am continuing to improve myself.
In my private life I have a passion for travelling and exploring new countries, cultures and meeting new people. I enjoy nature, mountaineering, and also to relax after a working day with a good book, or spend time with my friends and family.

Mirela Zrnic
Generalni Direktor, Herba Krajina d.o.o. Banja Luka

Doasadšnji poslovni angažmani, dostignuc'a, nivo edukovanosti, pokazatelji, nagrade i dorinos široj društvenoj zajednici: Mirela Zrnic je nakon završenih studija na Poljoprivrednom fakultetu u Banja Luci, 2006 godine, radila na tehnic(kim poslovima u privremenim komisijskim tijelima Vlade Republike Srpske, nakon c(ega je zapoc(ela rad u NGO Krajini-Poslovnom inkubatoru u sektoru poljoprivrede, kao volonter u trajanju od nekoliko mjeseci.

Nakon toga, je angažovana na poslovima Šefa Kancelarije NGO Krajine u Banja Luci. Ovaj posao je obavljala godinu dana, nakon c(ega je imenovana Odlukom Upravnog Odbora za direktora NGO Krajine-PIT Banja Luka.

Mirela Zrnic' je aktivno uc(estvovala, a i sada uc(estvuje u projektu Formiranja domac'e akreditovane sertifikacijske kuc'e, za sertifikaciju poljoprivredno prehrambenih proizvoda po standardima EU, u organizovanju me?unarodnih konferencija o sertifikaciji, okupljanju i radu sa proizvo?ac(ima, organizovanju seminara i edukacija iz navedene oblasti.

Tokom 2007/2008 NGO Krajina je organizovala jedinstveni organizovan sajamski nastup, gdje su se u više navrata pod organizacijom menadžmenta NGO Krajine, a u okviru Sajmova Agros2007/08 i Interagro 2007/08 pojavili na jednom izložbenom prosotru poljoprivredni proizvo?ac(i, opštine partneri NGO Krajine i me?unarodni partneri Instituti iz Republike Srbije, iz Slovenije i drugi. Organizacija je u saradnji sa Kancelarijom Ecocerta u Beogradu organizovala servis za proizvo?ac(e, koji su zainteresovani za organsku sertifikaciju i edukovanje u ovoj proizvodnji.

Mirela Zrnic' je tokom prethodne tri godine, od kada je na pomenutim radnim mjestima proširila svoja znanja iz oblasti ISO standarda i završila relevantne kurseve za Vodec'eg ocijenjivac(a za bezbijednost hrane, sisteme kvaliteta i sisteme zaštite životne sredine, u organizaciji jedne od najboljih edukativnih organizacija u ovoj oblasti, Euroquality iz Beograda, kod prof. Vladimira Simic'a. Trenutno je na postdiplomskim studijama iz Ekonomske diplomatije, c(ime svoja znanja širi u smislu primjene ekonomije, u proizvodnji i plasmanu u poljoprivredi. Od aprila 2008 godine, kada je NGO Krajina-PIT Banja Luka zajedno sa drugim osnivacima iz BIH i inostranstva osnovala Herba Krajinu d.o.o., Mirela Zrnic je na mjestu direktora ovog preduzec'a, c(ija je osnovna djelatnost proizvodnja i promet u poljoprivredi.

Herba komercijalizuje projekte, koji proizilaze iz rada i znanja NGO Krajine i njenog menadžmenta, te na taj nac(in nastavlja osnovnu ideju poboljšanja stanja u poljoprivrednoj proizvodnji i iznalaženju nac(ina za bolji plasman poljoprivredno-prehrambenih proizvoda. Kao jedno od priznanja koja to potvr?uju je svakako nagrada za Društveno odgovorne prakse u kategoriji malih i mikro preduzec'a u BIH, koju je drugi put organizovala Fondacija Mozaik. Nagrada je pripala Herba Krajini, upravo zato što menadžment osnivac(a dakle NGO Krajine, koji je ujedno u Upravi Herba Krajine d.o.o., njeguje odnos povjerenja na relaciji proizvo?ac(-potrošac(, štiti male individualne proizvo?ac(e i omoguc'uje im izlazak na tržište.

Mirela Zrnic', tako?e aktivno objavljuje radove, do sada zajedno da grupom renomiranih autor,a koji su objavc(eni na višenauc(ni i struc(nih skupova, koji su imali me?unarodni karakter, te brojne c(lanke i tekstove u razlic(itim c(asopisima iz oblasti poljoprivrede. Takodje, rad u poljoprivredi zahtijeva i posjete proizvo?ac(ima na terenu, obilaske imanja i pogona, edukacije u oblasti proizvodnje i prerade i savjete, te angažovanjem na ovom polju Mirela Zrnic' nastoji ostati što bliže struci i primarnoj proizvodnji. U narednom peirodu su planirani projekti proširenja asortimana i proizvodnje organskih proizvoda, marketing i plasman u jedinstvenim objektima u Gradu Banja Luci a postepeno i šire, širenje plantažne proizvodnje ljekoviotg bilja, pronalaženje partnera i moguc'nosti dovo?enja stranih investitora na podruc(je Republike Srpske, a posebno dalja afirmacija do sada navedenih projekata i pronalaženje zainteresovanih partnera, za poslovnu saradnju u ovoj oblasti.

Dakle, poslovno dijelovanje se razvija u dva pravca male proizvodnje i maloprodajni objekti autentic(nih zdravstveno bezbijednih proizvoda, i znac(ajna poljoprivredna proizvdonja i prerada na velikim površinama, po organskim principima.

Danijela Babic, Generalni Direktor, Wireless Media Banja Luka

Danijela Babic started her professional carrier as a journalist during of 2001 on state television durring her university studies. She was involved in daily journalist activities for political-informative Programme (internal and foreign affairs, educational programs) of Radio Television de Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, organizing and writing news and reports for news programme.

After finnishing her studies, she started to work for International peacekiping mission in BiH- NATO-SFOR-EUFOR, as English an Spanish Language Assistant (English-Spanish-Bosnian), and worked there until march of 2005 when she obtained a scholarship from a Ministery of Foreing Affairs of Chile.

From march of 2005 until september of 2005 she attended Security and Defense Masters programme (guest semester of Master), at National Academy for political and strategic studies of Chile.

At the same time, she was involved in training and managed training classes and presentations for Chilean troops participating in peacekeeping missions in Bosnia and Herzegovina .

During her staying in Madrid from october of 2005 until october of 2006 Danijela finished a Magister in International Law and international relations, and worked at CIP as collaborator-analyst, CIP(Peace Research Center) where she analyzed international conflicts (Balkans), from a broad perspective that includes the underlying causes of conflicts, conflict prevention and resolution, as well as issues related to the global economy, migration, identity and development.

Currently Danijela Babic is a General Manager of Wireless Media d.o.o. Banja Luka, private company involved in development of advanced solutions designed for efficient and fast management of mobile internet applications and marketing of content for mobile devices.

Being a regional leader, Wireless Media is operating its business in three countries: Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. Danijela Babic is in charge of the company in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Before asuming a position of General Manager in december of 2007, Danijela Babic was a Project Manager at the same company for a period of time of one year, from november of 2006 until december of 2007.

During this period of time, Wireless Media Banja Luka transformed from a branch office dependable of Head office, to an independent company capable of functioning on its own, obtaining own incoms. The number of emploies during this period of time almost dubled as well as incoms.
At the same time Danijela is working as a Profesor of spanish language at Dialogos school of languages in Banja Luka.

Uros Maksimovich, General Director, Almaks Security Systems, Srbija

Exhibiting exceptional entrepreneurial skills, Uros is highly regarded for his integrity, and successful business endeavors. His innate ability for creativity, combined with his corporate experience, lays foundation for his excellence in practical solutions and execution. Uros’ thought leadership, collaborative style, hands-on approach, and relentless focus ensure an organization's significant top line growth. Prior to joining Almaks Security Systems, Uros was a co-founder of Singidunum Weekly, Belgrade’s first professional free media magazine. Before founding Singidunum Weekly, he worked at PriceWaterhouseCoopers in Belgrade office and AxiomConsultingPartners in Chicago. Uros is a member of United Nations Association of Dominican Republic and a permanent staff member of CILA (Conferencia International de Las Americas) with over 1500 participants annually. He is a member of The Fund for American Studies and he was a volunteer of Serbian Unity Congress in Washington D.C. Uros is working towards his Masters in Counter Terrorism and Organized Crime at Faculty of Political Science, Belgrade University. He holds a Bachelors degree in Economics and Political Science from Lake Forest College. Uros took part in various institutes and programs at Charles University in Prague, Lomonosov University in Moscow and Georgetown University in Washington D.C.

Zdravko Šumic, dipl. ing.
Autor i urednik magazina Tehnologija hrane, Srbija

Roden sam 1981. godine u Trebinju u Republici Srpskoj. Osnovnu školu i opštu gimnaziju završio sam u rodnom gradu. Po okoncanju srednje škole upisao sam Tehnološki fakultet u Novom Sadu. Bio sam jedan od najboljih studenata generacije, stipendista Vlade Republike Srpske, i kasnije Vlade Republike Srbije. Dobio sam nagradu kao jedan od najuspješnijih apsolvenata Srbije. Redovne studije završio sam sa prosjecnom ocjenom 9,50 a diplomirao sa ocjenom 10. Trenutno sam drugoj godini doktorskih studija na užoj naucnoj oblasti Prehrambeno - biotehnološke nauke.

Sredinom 2006. osnovao sam internet magazin Tehnologija hrane, danas najposjeceniji strucni magazin iz oblasti industrijske prerade hrane u Srbiji. Potvrdu kvaliteta predstavlja saradnja sa vodecim nacionalnim naucnim casopisima u Srbiji i Hrvatskoj (Industrija mesa, Prehrambena industrija, Mljekarstvo). Magazin okuplja tehnologe iz skoro svih velikih firmi prehrambene industrije u Srbiji i nekomercijalan je. Na Tehnološkom fakultetu u Novom Sadu zaposlio sam se 2007., kao istraživac pripravnik, a godinu kasnije imenovan sam u zvanje istraživaca saradnika. Radim na projektima za tehnološki razvoj: „Karakteristike oleorizina mlevene zacinske paprike dobijenog klasicnom i ekstrakcijom superkriticnim ugljen-dioksidom“, “Stvaranje i korišcenje sorata i hibrida povrca za otvoreno polje” i “Sporedni proizvodi prerade voca i povrca - znacajan izvor fitonutrijenata”. Saradnik sam i Laboratorije za ispitivanje prehrambenih proizvoda.

Od 2007. honorarno radim u agenciji Monna, kao konsultant za sistem bezbjednosti hrane - HACCP. Licencu za HACCP sistem administratora položio sam u TÜV Rheinland Akadémia. Bio sam clan pobjednickog tima na takmicenju za Najbolju tehnološku inovaciju u Srbiji za 2008. Pobjednicka inovacija bila je: „Osmotski dehidrirano voce i povrce u melasi šecerne repe kao dodatak funkcionalnoj hrani”. Clan sam organizacionog odbora Udruženja inženjera prehrambene struke. Osnovni nam je cilj da podsticemo saradnju i edukujemo privrednike organizovanjem tematskih savetovanja. Poseban nam je cilj i zaštita ugleda zvanja diplomiranog inženjera tehnologije. Aktivista sam Nacionalne organizacije potrošaca Srbije na polju podizanja svesti potrošaca o kvalitetu hrane. Dalji mi je cilj da nastavim zapoceto: doktoriram, unaprijedim magazin, nastavim sa usavršavanjem u oblasti sistema kontrole i bezbjednosti hrane, položim projektantski ispit i osnujem mali pogon za proizvodnju džemova.

Srecko Šekeljic

Srecko Šekeljic was born in Belgrade 1979. Today, he is Coordinator of “1000 Young Serbian Leaders” Program, implemented by People’s Office of the President of Serbia, which develops capacity of human resources in Serbia. Program gathers young professionals, researchers and activists, provides training in leadership skills, and awards scholarships for best graduate students, as well as grants for non-profit student projects. Also, he is a co-founder of movement “No Alternative to Europe”, which advocates for Serbia’s integration in the European Union, by organizing campaigns and public initiatives.

In his career Srecko Šekeljic worked on developing law regulation and policy documents on higher education reforms, and youth policy in Serbia. He was member of official committees which wrote the Law on Higher Education, and was co-author of five Amendments to the Bill, which were proposed by the Government and adopted by the Parliament (2004-2005). After that, he was Chairman of Committee of Ministry of Education for Writing Draft Law on Student Organizations (2005-2006). Besides writing national regulation, he was also member of committees which developed Statute of University of Belgrade, and Statute of Faculty of Philosophy (2006). He worked on developing the Serbian National Youth Strategy, and was member of the working group which wrote the Preamble of the Strategy (2007-2008). Besides, he took part in public discussions on shaping other national regulations, such as Law on Associations, Law on Banning the Symbols and Events of Neo-Nazi and Fascist Organizations, and Law on Volunteering.

While working on regulation development, Srecko Šekeljic also led several advocacy and awareness raising campaigns. Along with fellow colleagues, he lead advocacy campaign for rights protection of bearers of graduate degree and was co-author of one more Amendment to Law on Higher Education, adopted by the Serbian Parliament (2006-2007). He was also member of the initiative which gathered representatives of youth organizations and young political leaders, which successfully advocated for forming the Ministry of Youth, which previously didn’t exist (2007). Afterwards, he organized public rallies gathering up to 3000 participants in the support Serbia’s integration in the EU, thus forming “No Alternative to Europe” movement (2008). Same year, during presidential, parliamentary and local elections, he coordinated non-partisan campaigns across Serbia, calling citizens to use their power to vote. Few days before the EU decided to sign the Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA) with Serbia, he led delegation of “No Alternative to Europe” movement to Brussels and Dutch institutions, advocating for signing the SAA. The delegation paid a visit to European Commission, cabinets of Mr. Olli Rehn, and Mr. Jan Figel, Dutch Parliament, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and international youth organisations.

Besides philosophy studies, and studies of communication and media, he attended programs of European Studies at Belgrade Open School, School of Political Skills at Centre of Modern Skills, Peace Studies, and Women’s Studies.

Nenad Orlic, Srbija

Racunarima se bavim od rane mladosti – 1992 godine. Elektronskom komunikacijom bavim se od 1994. godine, znaci skoro 15 godina. Završio sam srednju Elektrotehnicku školu u Pancevu, i Fakultet za Menadžment u Novom Sadu. Trenutno sam na master studijama iz Elektronskog poslovanja na Fakultetu Organizacionih Nauka u Beogradu. Posedujem setifikat ISO QM-R za predstavnika rukovodstva u sistemu menadžmenta kvalitetom.

Vec duže vremena deo svojih aktivnosti posvetio sam za ucešcu u aktivnostima lokalne zajednice. Poslednjih godinu dana one su pre svega kanalisane kroz aktivnost Rotary kluba Pancevo-Mihajlo Pupin ciji sam clan i jedan od osnivaca. Naš Rotary klub je kroz razne aktivnosti ukljucen u pomoc gradu Pancevu i njegovim gradanima, nabrojacu samo neke: redovne akcije davanja krvi, akcija pomoci deci za nezbrinutu decu Spomenak, oprema za decu muzicke škole Jovan Bandur Pancevo... Osnivac sam festivala digitalne umetnosti ArtTech koji se od 2002. godine svake godine održava u Pancevu. ArtTech je pre 3 godine dobio i status zvanicne gradske manifestacije i uživa podršku SO Pancevo.

Clan sam upravnog odbora RNIDS-a (Registar Nacionalnog Internet Domena Srbije) organizacije koja je zadužena za funkcionisanje .rs domena. U clanstvo u UO izabran sam od strane skupštine RNIDS-a koju cine clanovi „internet zajednice“ u Srbiji. Pored toga, povremeno pišem za nekoliko casopisa od kojih je jedan i „Svet kompjutera“, najtiražniji domaci casopis o kompjuterima.

Vladimir Nikolajevic, Serbia

I have 28 years of age. I graduated from Faculty of Economics in Belgrade in 2005. The same year I started a Magister degree studies at the course of Market economy, and this year I completed that studies successfully with the final thesis Economic relation between Serbia and Republic of Srpska – especially in the field of direct investment. Currently, in collaboration with Professors at the Faculty of Economics, I preparing a proposal of Ph.D. dissertations on the topic of the "Privatization process of the Oil industry of Serbia, raising the technological competitiveness and the impact on the improvement of environmental protection in the case of Oil industry in Pancevo". I am a student and postgraduate studies at the Faculty of Political Science in Belgrade . I am a scholar of Foundation Konrad Adenauer Stiftung. I have very good knowledge of English language, and know the basic and advanced computer programs.

I was employed at the position of Expert for planning and analysis in the Petroleum Industry of Serbia. I participated in many significant economic development projects related to Petroleum Industry of Serbia.

Momir Gajic, USA

Momir Gajic is entering his first season as a member of the University of Rhode Island men's basketball coaching staff. Gajic, 30, joins the Rams after spending a year coaching at the Patterson School in Lenoir, N.C. - one of the top prep school basketball programs in the country. While there, Gajic worked with head coach Chris Cheney in developing numerous NCAA Division I student-athletes.

A native of Belgrade, Serbia, spent the 2003-04 season working with the Minnesota Timberwolves in the scouting and video departments. As a full-time assistant to both the director of player personnel and director of international scouting, Gajic provided live game and video evaluation of USA-based and international player prospects. He graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University in 2003 with a bachelor's degree in international business. Gajic was a standout for the Sailfish basketball program, serving as team captain while leading the team in scoring and rebounding as a senior. He was also honored with an Outstanding Student-Athlete award by the NABC.

Miljana Radivojevic, UK

Miljana Radivojevic je trenutno doktorant na UCL Institutu za arheologiju iz oblasti arheometalurgije. Svojim istraživanjem "Poreklo metalurgije u Evropi" uspešno je dokazala da su koreni evropske metalurgije zaceti na Balkanu, tacnije Istocnoj Srbiji, i to pre 7500 godina. Ovim rezultatima promenjena su dosadašnja znanja o nastanku evropskih civilizacija, što srpsku kulturnu baštinu cini još važnijom i vidljivijom u svetskim akademskim krugovima.

Kao dugogodišnji polaznik, a zatim i saradnik Istraživacke stanice Petnica, Miljana je svoje prvo istraživanje publikovala sa 17 godina, a posle osnovnih studija arheologije u Beogradu publikuje i u medjunarodno priznatim casopisima. Za svoj akademski rad nagradjivana je najprestižnijim stipendijama: Kraljevske kuce Karadjordjevic, Ambasade Holandije, Fondacije za naucni i umetnicki podmladak, Zadužbine Studenica, Fonda za mlade talente, FP6 Marija Kiri za mlade evropske istraživace, Soroš Fondacije i Britanskog Istraživackog saveta za inžinjerske i fizicke nauke. Tokom master studija u Londonu, Miljana je zbog izvanrednih rezultata istraživanja i uspeha na ispitima nagradjena Pitrijevom nagradom, najvidjenijim priznanjem za master studente Univerziteta u Londonu. Pored akademskih uspeha, Miljana je veoma aktivna i u studentskom organizovanju. Kao clan Saveza studenata Beograda zastupa interese studenata prvo kao student prodekan Filozofskog fakulteta, a zatim kao student prorektor Univerziteta u Beogradu. Za vreme svog mandata aktivna je u reformi visokog obrazovanja u Srbiji, posebno na izradi Zakona o visokom obrazovanju (donet 2005). Pobornik prava na prigovor savesti, pokrece projekat svrstavanja Univerziteta u Beogradu na listu institucija u kojima se služi civilna služba, po cijem uspehu osniva Kancelariju za razvoj civilne službe ciji je aktivni koordinator (2005-2008). Miljana je 2007. godine predstavljala mlade lidere Evrope na Internacionalnoj Akademiji Dostignuca u Vašingtonu, kao jedna od 300 iz celog sveta, gde se srela sa liderima današnjice u politici i nauci: Barak Obamom, Dezmond Tutuom, Džordž Lukasom i mnogim drugim laureatima najvrednijih svetskih priznanja.

Pored doktorskog istraživanja, aktivna je i na projektima Centra za ispitivanje arheoloških materijala na Filozofskom fakultetu (ciji je pokretac), Narodnog muzeja Beograd, Univerziteta u Edinburgu i Instituta za arheometalurške studije u Londonu.

Jasmina Lozanovic, Serbia

Jasmina V. Lozanovic was born 1982. in Split, Croatia. Parallel to the primary school she finished and the music school in Belgrade. Jasmina finished Nine Belgrade Grammar School "Mihailo Petrovic - Alas with excellent success and graduated in 2001. with the theme "LabVIEW" at subject The Informatics and Computing. During grammar school is singing in high school choir and actively was training volleyball in club "Radnicki". Faculty of Mechanical Engineering University of Belgrade, was enrolled in 2001., and the Department of automatic control is graduated 12.07.2006. with the theme "Implementation of a software package LABVIEW for automatic control in process industry" rating with a 10 (ten).

Employed since 2006. in the Innovation Center, Faculty Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade as an associate researcher in the projects financed by the Ministry of Science and Technology and on the cooperation with the economy. 2006 years is an enrolled doctoral study at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and defended her doctoral dissertation 02.06.2009. with the theme of " Crack tip stress determination and structural integrity evaluation by computerized stereometric measurement " Engaged in teaching at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Belgrade.

Awards and prizes: As the youngest debutant in the contest cello’s in 1991. Jasmine Lozanovic won the prize "Rudolf Matz." Annual commendations and awards Mechanical Engineering Faculty in Belgrade has been given for outstanding reached average for the third year of study in October 2004 (average 9), for the fourth year of study in October 2005 (average 9.33) and for the fifth year of study in October 2006 (average 9.88). Charter of the Association of University Professors and Scientists of Serbia, "Prof. Dr. Vojislav K. Stanojkovic" has received January 2007. for the success achieved in the V year of study (all pass the examination and assessment of the average 9.88). On the occasion of the Mechanical Engineering Faculty in Belgrade 2007. received praise and a prize as "The youngest student of doctoral studies, which is passed with success all the exams and signed her doctoral thesis in the Republic of Serbia". In 2009. award was given from the city of Belgrade for Creativity of Youth in the field of Science for Jasmine’s Ph.D. Thesis.

Stanisavljevic Milutin, Greece

He was born on February, 20th 1986 in Belgrade (Serbia). He has started his studies in Political Science and International Relations at London School of Economics and Political Science in Madrid (Spain) in summer of 2007 .

From 2004 – 2005 he participated in a student exchange program after which he achieved High School degree in the Las Animas High School CO (USA). In 2007 he finished grammar school in Stuttgart (Germany). Milutin took part and won many sports and academic competions, from which the most outstanding are that he twice a row was Yugoslavian National Champion in Diving (1997 – 1998) and also won the Colorado State Speech Competetion in 2006.

Furthermore in the season of 2006 – 2007 he worked as Soccer Coach and has several years of experience as Soccer Referee in Stuttgart (Germany). In 2007 he became member of OSSI´s Central board and since July 2008, he is OSSI's president. He is fluent in English, German and Spanish.

Branislava Gajic, Srbija

Rodena sam pre 29 godina u šarmantnoj Subotici u kojoj sam i završila srednju ekonomsku školu. Nakon toga, usledio je odlazak u prestonicu, gde sam provela divne godine u Studentskom gradu i diplomirala novinarstvo i komunikologiju na Fakultetu politickih nauka. Tokom studiranja bila sam stipendista Vlade Republike Srbije i inostranih obrazovnih institucija, a trudila sam da što više proputujem i steknem nove prijatelje i znanja na medunarodnim studijskim programima.

Nakon više poslova koje sam radila kao srednjoškolac i student, od deljenja letaka, preko prodaje oglasnog prostora pa do rada u medijima i upravljanja projektima u istraživackoj agenciji, sa 24 godine sam odlucila da se potpuno posvetim Infostudu. Iako Infostud postoji od kraja 2000., prvih godina to je bio manje-više usputni projekat nas osnivaca, ali potom krece da se razvija u ozbiljnu firmu na koju smo ponosni i koju volimo.

Danas je Infostud uspešna Internet kompanija sa 33-oje zaposlenih, sa prosekom oko 28 godina i veštinama i osmesima za koje mislim da su „iznad proseka“ :) . Na našu radost, to su videli i drugi te nas je obradovala nagrada za najuspešnije malo preduzece „ProBiznis Lider 2007“, ali i priznanje za najbolje sajtove u 2008. godini po mišljenju Društva informaticara Srbije, nagrada za doprinos razvoju elektronskog poslovanja „E-trgovina 2008“, 5 uzastopnih uvrštavanja u najbolje sajtove u Srbiji, od strane PC Press-a... I cinjenica da je infostud.com 4. najposeceniji domaci sajt u Srbiji a njegovo sedište je i dalje u Subotici.

Jakov Devcic, Nemacka

Rodjen sam u Cacku i zivi vec 15 Godina u Nemackoj. Ima 21 godinu i studiram politicke Nauke, Evropsko Pravo I Ekonomiju u Bambergu (Bavaria). Politicki angazovan, u upravama CDU/CSU-a (Hriscansko-Demokratska Partija) na regionalnom i federalnom Nivou.

Kao Predstavnik Upravnog Odbora najvece Studentske Partije u Nemackoj(Ring-Christlich-Demokratischer Studenten) predastavio rad te stranke i politicku situaciju u Nemackoj nasim studentima. Kao predstavnik studentske partije od CDU-a, sam Delegat na Evropskom Nivou kod European Democratic Students, gde redovno ucestvujemo na evropskim konferencijama. Moji licni cilj, koji stalno kao predstavnik CDU-a pratim je da poboljsam sliku od Srbije u inostranstvu i da lobiram za nasu Zemlju. Ja sam jako uveren da mogu da doprinesem jedan Deo da se Slika Srbije u inostranstvu u positivnom Smislu razvije.

Maja Perovic, Srbija

Rodena 24. novembra 1984. godine u Beogradu. U roku diplomirala na Fakultetu za poslovne studije u Beogradu a pre toga završila Gimnaziju 1999 godine. 2006 godine, zajedno sa kolegama formira prvu Uniju studenata na privatnom fakultetu. Tokom 2007. godine, postaje clan Upravnog odbora ovog udruženja koji i danas veoma uspešno nastavlja svoju misiju.

Karijeru u oblasti društvene odgovornosti, komunikacija i marketinga zapocinje tokom studija na jednoj nacionalnoj televiziji a nastavlja 2007 godine u kompaniji „Božic i sinovi“, tj. BIS IT Reciklažnom centru. Kao zaposlena u ovoj kompaniji, pokrenula je i realizovala nekoliko desetina projekata širom Srbije a u saradnji sa najrazlicitijim kompanijama, institucijama i pojedincima.

Paralelno je clan NVO „Ekoforum“ koji radi na polju animacije i edukacije javnog mnjenja iz oblasti zaštite životne sredine. Takodje je clan Centra za medunarodne studije, koji povezuje mlade studente iz Italije i Srbije na projektima održive umetnosti. Povremeni je saradnik na temu ekologije i komunikacija magazina Ekonomist i nekih dnevnih listova u Srbiji.

Kompaniji u kojoj radi, donela je Nacionalnu nagradu za društvenu odgovornost 2008. 2006 godine, OSCE nagraduje i objavljuje njen rad na temu „O istini, krivici i pomirenju u Srbiji“ a 2007 godine, publikovan je i rad na temu „On-line PR i marketing“. Govori srpski, engleski, španski, makedonski. Neudata je. Svoje obrazovanje nastavlja na doktorskim studijama Fakulteta politickih nauka u Beogradu.

Anita Kocic, Germany

Despite the fact that Anita was born and grew up in Berlin, Germany, she maintained her Serbian citizenship. Anita aims to direct her professional career towards Serbia’s position in the scope of multilateral relations with member states of international organisations. Her goal is to contribute to the creation of Serbia’s newly reformed state that is accompanied with a long tradition and a new identity.

Anita obtained her university degree in political science in Berlin and advanced her knowledge in international affairs at the Diplomatic Academy in Vienna in the scope of a postgraduate programme. She underlined her strong commitment to promote stability in Europe whereas her focus is directed towards the European integration and enlargement process of the Western Balkan region.

Her working experience with both international and Civil Society organisations in the EU and Serbia span from administration, consulting and project management to legal procedures within analytical and research activities. Having worked with the European Parliament, Anita gave prove of her remarkable policy advising skills through the task of monitoring and analysing the parliamentary advancement of Western Balkan countries. At Transparency International, she contributed to overall anti-corruption harmonisation procedures and assisted European and Central Asian National Chapters to approach worldwide standards. Additionally, she was responsible for the initial preparations of the Annual Membership Meeting in Indonesia in 2007. At HELP, Anita enlarged her competence in Project Management while dealing with German and EC-funded projects on poverty reduction in South Serbia, focusing on the integration of refugees, IDPs and other vulnerable groups.

Recently, Anita published a specialist book on decentralisation and regionalisation in Serbia. Besides political and legal challenges, the topic includes economic developments and touches upon inter-ethnic relations. Thereby, she has finalised her self-initiated research project at the Council of Europe Office in Belgrade from 2003.

Throughout her career, Anita participated in various international conferences. In 2005, she was preparing and subsequently making of a speech about political questions in Serbia and Montenegro at the VII World Congress of East European Studies in Berlin. Other achievements and appreciations include her contribution at the International UN Model - BIMUN in Belgrade, where she received a Certificate of Merit for the best “Position Paper” on Human Rights.

Anita is fully proficient in Serbian, German and English and has knowledge in French. Besides, she is active member of several professional bodies.

Sanja Cancar-Todorovic, Canada

I was born in Sarajevo, on March 5, 1982. I immigrated to Canada with my parents and two sisters in October of 1994, and we have been living in Toronto ever since. The life experiences and challenges that we as a family faced from 1992-1994, thought me that education is the only thing that can never be taken away from you, and once attained, it stays with you for life. As a result, the last 15 years of my life in Toronto revolved around obtaining the highest education possible and strengthening my personal development;

I hold two graduate degrees; Executive Masters of Business Administration (eMBA) from Lansbridge University, as well as Masters of Management (MM) from the American Sentinel University. Moreover, I have an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree, from York University in Toronto, double-majoring in Law and Political Science. In 2008, I obtained a Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt certification, and in 2007, I have obtained a Certified Health & Safety Consultant (CHSC) designation, from the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE). My next goal is becoming certified Project Manager, and obtaining the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute.

Education and work ethics go hand in hand. Since 2000, I have been working for Bell Canada – the largest Canadian Telecommunications Company, where I was able to continue climbing up the corporate latter as my education grew. I am honoured to be recognized and nominated for the Top 30 under 30 award. I am proud to be part of the International Diaspora Youth Leadership Conference 2009, where successful young Serbian leaders shine.

Kristina Milic, Canada

Kristina Milic is now 25 years old having been born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in June, 1984. She was raised in Toronto celebrating the Serbian traditions of her parents Edward and Brenda Milic. She is fluent in English and Serbian and has frequently traveled to and visited in Serbia.

Kristina attended the prestigious Havergal College in Toronto where she graduated high school with excellent academic results and was an eager participant in extracurricular sports such as volleyball, basketball and swimming. At Havergal and since then she has regularly been active in tennis tournaments and has been a successful competitor.

After Havergal Kristina was accepted to York University in Toronto and earned a Masters degree in Business and Economics in 2008.

Following her graduation Kristina entered her parents manufacturing business, Lockwood Industries Inc., In fact throughout her life Kristina often attended her parents business and hoped one day to be able to assist them.

Her initial formal expertise was developed at the U.S. Headquarters in Tampa, Florida where she had a unique opportunity to be involved with Research, Engineering and Development specifically with respect to public safety and in particular dealing with Public Safety, Security and Fire Protection requirements.

As a result of being in Florida her curiosity was drawn to hurricane related aspects of public safety and she became heavily involved in the direct development of products that were engineered to withstand Category 5 Hurricanes. Her ideas have been integrated into many such products which are now available to afford safety to millions of potential hurricane victims around the world. The Research and Development authorities of the Government of Canada have recognized and confirmed the merits of the concepts and products Kristina was so heavily involved with.

From Florida Kristina relocated to the Canadian Head Office. Lockwood Industries Inc., located in Burlington, Ontario. Lockwood traces its roots to the oldest U.S. manufacturer of commercial grade products relating to Fire Protection ands Public Safety originally established in 1878. Kristina’s new and very challenging position is to be responsible for the international marketing and sales for Lockwood including the supervision of over 4,000 world-wide distributors and the implementation of new and strategic corporate policies and product development for the world-wide market.

In addition to her academic credentials, her curiosity and development insight, she is an athlete, loves the outdoors, and enjoys deep sea fishing and flying. Kristina was also trained as a model and participated in the International Modeling and Talent Association finals in New York City. Kristina is a talented, beautiful, sweet and loving person who excels when being challenged. She is a paragon of an international personality at home in Canada, the United States and Serbia.

RADOMIR JOVOVIC, Serbia

Radomir Jovovic is considered by many to be one of the best male badminton players to come from Serbia. Radomir started his Badminton career in 1995 and has since participated in more than 40 international championships. He was three times the national champion in singles, as well as very successful in doubles, earning more than 80 medals in total. Later on, he went on to become a manager and coach of many local and National Badminton Associations and Clubs.

In October 2006, with a university degree in Management in Sports, Radomir took the position of Deputy Sports Director for the Universiade Belgrade 2009 Company. Having demonstrated great leadership and work ethic skills, he was promoted to a Venue Director Assistant for International Affair position. At only 30 years old, Radomir has taken a great responsibility at managing many sub-departments for International Affairs at one of the most prestigious sports events in history, Universiade 2009.

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