Our Team
Magnet is a cooperative of independent individuals: educators, civic activists, artists, having the role of Magnet's members or collaborators. We offer support to anyone willing to contribute and build their profile in the field of non-formal education, youth work, and in creative and cultural sector. The infrastructure of Magnet House and peer support by Magnet's members and collaborators are available to anyone willing to join our cooperative. You get as much as you give.
Join us! Write and manage projects, participate in activities, become an expert collaborator, bring new partnerships, build your own professional profile with us and bring recognition and reference to the entire cooperative, from which we all benefit.
Board of Directors
Founder of Magnet and
General Director
Jelena Ristić
Master in general linguistics.
International volunteerism and networking, youth work,
non formal education.
I specialize in fostering strategic and sustainable growth of Magnet, management of Magnet House and cultivating Magnet's educational program, pool of educators and partnerships in the sector.
Director of Cultural Sector
Marija Popović - Zmaja
Master in economics.
Management in culture, international cooperation,
assessment, evaluation, project development and implementation of EU grants
I specialize in designing and managing Magnet's European and national projects and partnerships, specifically in creative and cultural industries. I focus on ensuring its financial sustainability and recognition in the cultural sector.
Members & Collaborators
Educational Program Coordinator
Xenia Koutentaki
Non-formal participatory learning methods for youth and adults.
Human rights education, women's empowerment, intercultural competencies, and training for refugee children and youth
Coordinator of artistic teams
and art director
Sonja Stojanović
Coreographer and Contemporary Dancer; Classically trained dancer with a BA in contemporary dance at the Belgrade Dance Institute.
Feminist Researcher and Educator
Nađa Duhaček
Specializied in feminism and formal education, activist and lecturer. Holds a Master’s in Women’s and Gender Studies and a Bachelor’s in Southeast European Studies. Member of the Gender and Education Association and the Whedon Studies Association.
Business Developer
Bojan Beronja
Optimising operational efficiencies of companies and CSOs, market analysis, relationship building, community development, innovative solutions for sustainable business objectives.
Educator and Psychodrama psychotherapist u.s.
Milica Žarković
Extensive experience in formal and non-formal education of youth and their parents. Altruist and activist on a mission to contribute to better
Social Worker and
Youth Worker
Jelena Lena Tatalović
Specialized in facilitating non-formal participatory learning methods for youth, addressing their unique emotional and educational needs while aiding their integration into new communities, their learning process, resilience and essential life skills.
Psycologist, Youth Worker and Educator
Jelena Ilić
Expert in European Solidariity Corps and SEL - socio-emotional learning and promotion of mental health of young people. Author of manuals in non formal education, particularily on stress management and intercultual learning.
Environmental Activist
Jelena Laketić
Dedicated to promoting sustainability through creative means. Designs educational board games that teach players about environmental issues and the importance of conservation. Artist and performer, peer educator.