The European Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration is staffed by part-time contracted freelancers, project interns and volunteers who coordinate and communicate with the Executive Board, Board of Directors and the General Membership.
We are passionate about driving forward policy environment-positive policy making, effectively communicating and disseminating the latest groundbreaking research in ecosystem restoration practices, and networking experts, researchers and practitioners together.
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Boris Barov
boris(dot)barov(at)ser-europe(dot)org
⊕ Brussels, Belgium
Boris coordinates the daily operations of SER-Europe, with specific responsibility for fundraising and strategic development. He is also responsible for SER-Europe’s participation in LIFE-BCR, LIFE WoodMeadows and AlfaWetlands. He has 25 years of experience in conservation and the management of non-profit organisations.
FINANCE AND ADMIN MANAGER
Sébastien Guillé
sebastien(dot)guille(at)ser-europe(dot)org
⊕ Aarschot, Belgium
Sébastien is responsible for the financial & administrative operations and the respective projects at SER-Europe. He is passionate about using his knack for numbers to support meaningful impact.
MARINE RESTORATION PROJECT OFFICER
Sahar Stevenson-Jones
sahar(dot)stevenson-jones(at)ser-europe(dot)org
⊕ Trondheim, Norway
Sahar is responsible for SER-Europe’s participation in marine ecosystem restoration projects HEU REDRESS, Interreg NWE REBORN, and the co-ordination of the European Marine Restoration Working Group. She is working to convene global marine habitat restoration alliances to enable a coordinated, seascape approach to marine restoration. She is passionate about true and inclusive stakeholder engagement, ocean literacy and effective outreach.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROJECT OFFICER
Fátima D. Gigante
⊕ Miranda do Douro, Portugal
Fátima is responsible for SER-Europe’s activities as part of the TEAM#UP project. She also supports the Education & Training Working Group (ETWG) and the YOUNG#ER community. Fátima is passionate about designing and implementing hands-on capacity-strengthening programs, facilitating experiential learning, establishing support systems, and weaving networks for those at the forefront of restoration efforts.
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT
Elise Mackie
⊕ Lodi, Italy
Elise’s role encompasses support of the organization’s digital presence, including website content, social media campaigns, and communications. Elise coordinates communications initiatives across multiple EU-funded restoration projects and event promotion, while supporting the organization’s digital infrastructure.