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Bulgarian Culture Bridges
 
   
 
   

Svetlana Aladjem, co-founder and manager of ELC Ltd., is an expert in mass media and communications, adult education and teaching Bulgarian as a foreign language.

With over fifteen years of experience, Svetlana has trained, consulted and presented to various national and local audiences as well as to foreigners. She is primarily responsible for developing and marketing ELC's products, working with clients to tailor training programs to meet their needs, and coordinating with other Team members.

Languages: English and Russian.



  Dimitrina Boteva, co-founder of ELC Ltd., has degrees in biology and environmental management, and a degree in pedagogy.

Dimitrina is experienced in living and working in a multicultural environment. She worked for more than three years on an internationally-funded biodiversity conservation project in Bulgaria. This experience and her love for nature have given her a thorough knowledge of Bulgaria's natural heritage. She is the best guide on the team for exploring the Bulgarian nature. Dimitrina also oversees the organization of cultural excursions, and the preparation of the modules on everyday life tips and advice.

Languages: English and Russian.


  Vladimir Galabov, political expert and program coordinator for ELC Ltd., is a recognized radio journalist. He worked as a presenter and political analyst for Bulgarian National Radio for more than fifteen years and in the Bulgarian Service of the BBC World Service in London for two years. Vladimir works in Bulgaria's civil society sector helping to develop and working with grass-root citizen's organizations and initiatives. With his extensive knowledge of Bulgarian political, economic and social life, and international relations Vladimir is an asset to the team and ELC's clients.

Languages: English and Russian.


 
Maria Angelinova, law and economics expert and country resource professional for ELC Ltd., has a background in law, management and finance, and is trained in conflict resolution and business mediation.

Maria is a valuable consultant for all ELC’s trainees with her extensive working experience in Bulgaria and abroad. She is especially knowledgeable about German business in Bulgaria.

Languages: German, English and Russian


 

Daniela Ivanova, a history and culture expert and country resource professional for ELC Ltd., is an accomplished Bulgarian cultural history researcher, professional folk dance teacher, gifted choreographer and performer. She has degrees in Bulgarian Language and Literature, and in Music and Choreography. Daniela is a Ph.D. candidate at the Institute of Art Studies in the Bulgarian Academy of Science. Her artistic talent and charm make Daniela’s presentations a highlight of the ELC Cross Cultural Training Program.

Languages: English


 
Albena Kuzmanova is a highly skilled Bulgarian language teacher. She has worked extensively with 6 to 60 year-old students and uses more than 15 systems of language training for foreigners.

Albena delivers ELC's Bulgarian language classes. Together with Svetlana and Daniela she prepares the language module and offers additional Bulgarian language courses.

Languages: English, French and Russian.

  Irina Yoncheva a trainer for ELC Ltd., is a Ph. D candidate in psychology at Sofia University. She has a degree in Business and Organizational Psychology from Sofia University and a degree in Human Resources from the University of Warwick, UK. Irina is trained in group-dynamics training.

Together with Svetlana and Albena, Irina develops and delivers the interactive part of the ELC`s training program. The team of trainers promotes strategies for adaptation that set high standards and realize positive results.

Languages: English


  Rositza Kirilova is the Cross-Cultural Training Assistant at ELC Ltd. Her main duty is to provide logistical and analytical support to the training team. She holds two degrees, a Bachelor's in Geography and a Master's in GIS. As a member of the Cross-Cultural Training Team she is responsible for research, layout design and preparation of materials.

Languages: German and English.

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