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 (MATERNITY COVER)
Luca Jendrek
luca(dot)jendrek(at)ser-europe(dot)org
⊕ Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Luca is contributing for SER-Europe’s marine ecosystem restoration projects HEU REDRESS, Interreg NWE REBORN, HEU Isla Bonita and Sarosphere while she is also the coordinator of the European Marine Restoration Working Group. With an interdisciplinary background combining international relations and marine conservation, she brings experiences together at the intersection of science, policy, and stakeholder engagement to support effective marine restoration and conservation.
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.