Core Team

I hold a bachelor’s degree in archaeology and management of cultural heritage from the University of Tirana and a master’s degree in urban design and landscape from Polis University, Albania, as well as a second master’s in museum studies from the University of Leicester, United Kingdom.

I have been working for more than ten years in both the public and private sectors in Albania, the Balkans, and the United Kingdom. I began my career at the Ministry of Culture in Albania, working in the Department of Cultural Heritage and Museology. I have also worked on USAID and US Embassy projects in tourism and cultural heritage. I work as a consultant on creative projects, heritage education initiatives, and museum and exhibition projects in Albania and across the Balkans.

I was offered a position at the National Gallery of Arts, where I worked as a museum educator before continuing my second master’s at the University of Leicester, United Kingdom, in museum studies. During my time in the UK, I worked as an educator at the Attenborough Arts Centre, a socially and civically engaged public art gallery at the University of Leicester, producing visual arts, live performances, learning, community, and research programs. I also worked at the King Richard III Visitor Centre, another significant site for the city of Leicester and its historical heritage.

I am a co-founder of MuZEH Lab, a community centre with a museum-based approach in Durres, Albania (www.muzehlab.org.al). I also work as a consultant for various projects for organizations such as Cultural Heritage without Borders, the Institute of Education, Heritage and Tourism, and others.

Since 2019, I have been part of IE’s team, initially as deputy manager. In 2020, I was promoted and currently serve as the office manager.

I have been an active member of IE since 2015 and am a certified trainer. More recently, I have served as a member of the IE Supervisory Committee. As a self-employed interpretation and local development consultant based in SE France, I have extensive experience in European transnational cooperation projects. Previously, I worked for a French NGO, managing and participating in community-based actions to help local people develop and promote their natural and cultural heritage assets for sustainable tourism.

I live in Verona, Italy, and hold a master’s degree in public and cultural diplomacy. I have an international background and professional experience in European cross-border cooperation, focusing on interdisciplinary projects.

I worked in the Culture unit of the UNESCO Office in Venice, where I helped, among other things, organise a series of workshops to enhance synergies among UNESCO Designated Sites (Global Geoparks, Biosphere Reserves, and World Heritage Sites) in Europe. During this experience, I became familiar with IE’s mission and activities through a close collaboration with its office.

I am passionate about sustainable solutions for scaling up heritage interpretation through digital devices. I am also committed to raising awareness of the inner values, sense of belonging, and personal enrichment that are rooted in heritage and that only a holistic experience can provide. I believe I can support the growth of the IE community and network while identifying opportunities for professional development in heritage interpretation.

I specialise in tourism management and have been involved in tourism since 2004 as a resort manager. I live in the Czech republic and am currently the chairman of a non-profit organisation in a delightful part of the country – the Beskydy mountains. Part of my work is to introduce the most beautiful and interesting places to tourists who visit the area.

I’m deeply involved in the improvement, development and sustainability of tourism in the surrounding areas.

I’m married with three children. In my free time I play the saxophone and I also enjoy skiing and hiking in the beautiful Beskydy mountains. I’m happy to offer my expertise to Interpret Europe and to being a part of IE’s team.

I was born in Zagreb (Croatia) where I studied and graduated in art history and pedagogy. Since 2011, I have been living in Germany where I mastered in world heritage studies in Cottbus. I have a strong love of nature and the outdoors and enjoy hiking and travel. I also enjoy singing in a traditional Sorbic choir.

My first encounter with Interpret Europe was back in the halcyon days of 2014. Studying in Cottbus at the time, I happened upon an engaging tour guide belonging to the Slavic minority of Eastern Germany. She performed the tour in her traditional Sorbic garments (similar to the one I am wearing in my picture), and created a unique experience for us visitors.

Later that year I attended the Interpret Europe Conference in Primošten (Croatia). My presentation topic focused on the interpretative tour given by the afore-mentioned Slavic tour guide. I was immediately hooked on the atmosphere and the openness of the conference participants and I fell in love with the Interpret Europe community.

Toward the end of 2015, Thorsten Ludwig had three Christmas wishes, one of which was asking for someone to take over accounting tasks for the IE organisation. He sent out an email to our mailing group and since I had some background in the field, I offered to help out and I have been assisting ever since. Though my current position as a consultant for sociocultural centres in Brandenburg Germany is only indirectly related to cultural interpretation, I still really enjoy being a part of this engaging community.

I am an experienced consultant specializing in creating immersive, innovative, and memorable experiences for free-choice learning centres such as zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, and museums. I started my career in the public aquarium industry, where I learned first-hand about the needs of the animals, the staff working with them, and the visitors. My experiences with visitors, along with my creativity and passion for teaching, led me to exhibit design and signage, and I hold a master’s degree in interpretation. I now use stories to allow visitors to take a journey through an experience that engages them, helps them make their own meanings, and forms a connection with local heritage.

I am a member of Interpret Europe, the National Association for Interpretation (NAI), the International Zoo Educators Association (IZEA), and the Visitor Studies and Interpretation group of South Africa (VISSA).