Sophija Savtchouk is a former Program Assistant, Fund for Belarus Democracy at GMF.

Human Resources Officer    HR

 

Office Manager    Brussels Programming

 

Anne-Katrin Runge is an office & event coordinator in the Berlin office.

Mary Reich is a former Program Manager, Leadership Programs at GMF.

Senior Program Officer, Fund for Belarus Democracy

 

Owen Phelps is a former Communications Associate, Leadership Programs at GMF.

Nastasa Petrovic is the Transatlantic Trusts Deputy Regional Director, Balkans.

Sergiu Panainte is the deputy director of the Black Sea Trust (BST), overseeing the strategic and operational implementation of BST’s grantmaking and capacity building activities across the Black Sea region. He is responsible for conceptualizing and leading programs, engaging with major donors and stakeholders, and managing a diverse team to foster regional cooperation and development. 

Panainte is a seasoned professional in the field of international relations, grant management, and democracy, with a focus on the Black Sea basin and administration of programs that support civil society, media, human rights, and democratic development. His expertise also extends to monitoring, evaluation, and learning.

Fluent in Romanian, English, and Russian, Panainte holds master’s degrees in international relations and European studies from Central European University in Budapest and in international relations from Moldova State University. His scholarly work includes several publications focused on regional politics and EU relations.