Staff

At YMCA Europe, we are proud to have a team of dedicated staff who are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of young people across the continent. Our staff come from diverse backgrounds and bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their roles. They are passionate about the mission and values of YMCA Europe and work tirelessly to create safe and inclusive spaces for young people to learn, grow, and thrive.

Whether they are working on the frontlines of our youth programs or behind the scenes in administration, our staff are united in their goal to empower young people to reach their full potential and become engaged, responsible citizens of their communities.

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Juan Simoes Iglesias (ES)

Secretary General
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John Peacock (UK)

Chief Operating Officer
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Alina Pop (RO)

Chief Service Officer
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Vardan Hambardzumyan (AM)

Executive Secretary - Programmes
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Martina Hudcovská (SK)

Executive Secretary - Finance
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Olga Lukina (BY)

Executive Secretary - Movement Strengthening & Strategy
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Marius Pop (ES)

Executive Secretary - Communications & Partnerships
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Jessica Woitalla (US)

Project Manager and Grant Proposal Writer
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Sarka Cihaková (CZ)

Financial Department - Accountant & Bookkeeping
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Andy Tomsa (RO)

Online Community Manager
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Revaz Shavladze (GE)

Project Assistant - Roots for Peace
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Irina Berdzenishvili (GE)

Project Assistant - Roots for Peace