SPONA / PEOPLE
SPONA brings together people with different professional backgrounds, interests and experiences. Our work connects research, projects, media, education, culture and community engagement. Roles within the team are intended to reflect real responsibilities rather than decorative titles, and they continue to evolve with the organisation.
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President and Legal Representative
Ilhan Radetinac has led NOVA SPONA since 2026. His work focuses on human rights, democracy, transitional justice, environmental justice, media and project development. Within SPONA, he is responsible for the organisation's representation, programme development, institutional cooperation and the connection between project, research and public-facing work.
Executive Director
Uroš Janjić coordinates the organisation's operations and programme implementation, with a focus on turning ideas, decisions and project commitments into concrete team work.
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Honorary President
Nemanja Cvetković previously led the organisation during the period in which it operated as NVO 'Balkanac'. As Honorary President, he represents a link with the organisation's earlier work and institutional continuity.
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Projects and Learning Coordinator
Milan Kovačević contributes to project development, workshops, logistics and creative production, with a particular interest in youth work and non-formal education.
Communications and Community Activities Coordinator
Nemanja Janjić works on audience communication and public formats that connect the organisation with its communities.
Secretary and Creative Programmes Coordinator
Olga Čegar connects the team's administrative work with the development of creative programmes in film, music, design, arts and events.
Treasurer and Programme Associate
Dušan Nešović contributes to the financial and organisational follow-up of activities and to artistic, environmental and community programmes.
Team Development and Organisational Culture Coordinator
Rade Obradović maps team skills and interests and supports clearer responsibilities and organisational development.
Programme Associate
Marijana Lacalandra contributes to the development and implementation of SPONA's programmes, supporting project, research and field-based activities.