Our dialogue in shaping the research questions, methodology and deliverables was straightforward and constructive. Your extensive experience as a senior NGO executive is clearly a great asset. You're able to understand the context and limitations we operate within. Your openness and flexibility have been very valuable throughout this collaboration.
Stecy Yghemonos
Executive Director, Eurocarers
I worked with Jana for over 15 years in Eurochild, first as a representative of a founding member organisation, later as a member of the Board and for 6 years as the President of the Board. During the entire period she was dedicated and hardworking, deeply committed to representing the best interests of the organisation and the children whose rights Eurochild sought to defend. Despite the many challenges, Jana lead the organisation to become a strong and highly valued child rights defender across Europe.
Maria Herczog
Chair of the Family, Child & Youth Association, Hungary.
Former Eurochild President (2012-2018)
Former member of the UN Committee of the Rights of the Child
Jana went beyond expectations, displaying a remarkable ability to effortlessly guide discussions (even if sometimes they were very challenging), actively engage participants, and ensure that every voice was heard. Her commitment to excellence was evident not only during the event but also in the meticulous preparation phase. Jana delved deep into the event's topic, demonstrating a thorough understanding and ensuring she came to meetings well-prepared. Her valuable insights helped us in shaping and refining the content of the event. Jana's professionalism and expertise greatly contributed to the success of the event. It was a pleasure working with someone so dedicated to delivering a high-quality experience. Her flexibility also did not go unnoticed, as we had to deal with changes/challenges during the event.
Deidre Perquy
Policy Officer in European & International Youth Affairs, Flemish Government
Jana was the main facilitator of the expert seminar on European and international policy agendas concerning children, youth affairs and children's rights during the Belgian Presidency. From the initial contact, it became evident that Jana was a very pleasant person to work with and the ideal candidate for this role. Possessing extensive knowledge and expertise, Jana demonstrated mastery in various facilitating skills, including a profound understanding of the context, promoting open communication, fostering inclusivity, adapting to group dynamics and encouraging active participation. Additionally, Jana's native English proficiency was a valuable asset. Her exceptional facilitation played a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the expert seminar.
Marianne Criel
Policy Officer, Belgian EU Presidency 2024
Jana was very approachable, easy to talk to, and thanks to her huge experience in the Brussels NGO world, she very well understood the context we work in and the constraints that we work with. She kept deadlines very well, informed us about progress in her work and delivered a very interesting evaluation workshop to our members.
Christine Sudbrock
Senior Programme Manager, European Roma Grassroots Organisation
Jana is very familiar with EU-level politics and policy-making. The strength of her strategic thinking is evident in her ability to integrate smaller strategies into a larger whole. She’s able to link individuals and actors to a broader strategic vision. I have been particularly impressed by Jana's ability to build relationships both across Europe and internationally and in content matters. She’s also able to manage complex financing structures and patterns, so has a strong track record in securing funding applications.
Hanna Heinonen
Director of the Funding Centre for Social Welfare & Health Organisations, Finland,
Previously CEO of Central Union for Child Welfare Finland,
member of Eurochild management board & acting President 2018-2019