ALAIN DENEEF 

Alain is Stand Up For Europe's President. Alain works as an urban designer and public policies consultant. He is part of the administrative board of numerous associations related to civic matters, education, and sports. He is also the President of the organising authority at the Jesuit College Matteo Ricci.

 

SEBASTIAN BERCHESAN

Sebastian is the Executive Secretary of Stand Up for Europe. He is an expert in civic participation and engagement, having successfully coordinated EU-funded and local projects supported by the Brussels Capital Region, with a focus on deliberative and participatory democracy. With experience in facilitating workshops, organizing debates, and leading citizen consultations, Sebastian has worked extensively on projects that promote democratic participation and community involvement. Since 2024, he is the official European Citizens' Initiative Ambassador in Belgium.


BÁLINT GYÉVAI

Bálint is Stand Up For Europe's Vice-President. He is a convinced European and a liberal with a Master's Degree in European Studies from the University Libre de Bruxelles (ULB). Bálint has several years of experience in European civic movements and liberal political organisations. He is the Secretary-General of LYMEC (European Liberal Youth) recently re-elected for a second term in office.

FAEDRAN BOURHANI

Faedran is the Treasurer of Stand Up For Europe. He was born in Flanders and pursued his studies in psychology and law at the University of Antwerp. In the past, he has been involved in civic and youth activities coordinated by Stand Up for Europe. Currently, he is active in developing software in the timely and evolving sector of artificial intelligence.

LUCA POLIDORI

Luca is part of the Administrative Board of Stand Up For Europe. He is a Communication and IT expert based in Brussels. He has prior experience as a Digital Consultant and is an entrepreneur of a procurement marketplace platform as well as communication management in the non-profit sector.

ALBA REQUEJO

Alba has a degree in International Relations and a second degree in Translation and Interpreting (EN, FR). She has several years of experience in the private and public sectors, working as a translator, managing the external communication campaigns and organising civic engagement activities on EU affairs in Brussels. She is also part of the administrative board of the Jubel Conversation Festival.

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