Team

At the heart of CRPM’s work is its dedicated team of professionals, who possess a diverse range of skills and expertise in fields such as economics, sociology, political science, and law.

Comprised of experienced researchers, policy analysts, project managers, and communication experts, the CRPM team brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the organization’s work. With a commitment to evidence-based research and analysis, the team works collaboratively to develop innovative solutions to some of the most pressing social, economic, and political challenges facing North Macedonia and the wider region.

Whether conducting research on topics such as public administration, energy policy, or social inequality, or engaging with policymakers and civil society organizations to promote evidence-based policy reforms, the CRPM team is dedicated to advancing its mission of promoting democratic governance and social justice in North Macedonia and beyond.

Meet Our Team

Marija Risteska, PhD

Executive Directress

Ivana Petrisková

Program Coordinator

Magdalena Bunteska

Grants Officer

Kristijan Trajkovski

Program Coordinator

Natasa Nikolovska Stankovic

Communication officer

Zarko Cvetkovski

Operations Manager

Emilija Bumbaroska

Contracts and Budget Officer

Liljana Tanevska Arsova

Grants and Learning Officer

Goran Miladinov, PhD

Researcher

Simona Jankovska

Finance Manager

External Experts

KIril minoski, phd

financial and labour market analyst

Rade Rajkovcevski, phd

Security, Policing and Conflict Prevention

Gordana Nestorovska

Gender and Climate Expert

Liljana Vodenicarska

IT Expert