List of participants taking part in the CREA.M Creative Blended mentoring programme for cultural managers pilot testing 518533- LLP- 1-2011- 1- IT- LEONARDO- LMP CREA.M Blended Mentoring Programme Italy Mentor Lucio Argano (Perugia Assisi Capital of Culture 2019) Mentee Giulia Paciello (Perugia Assisi Capital of Culture 2019) Mr Lucio Argano currently he is the project manager of the candidacy of Perugia European Capital of Culture for 2019. He teaches management of arts and culture at the University Cattolica of Milan and at the University Roma Tre. In the past he worked as a manager director of Teatro Popolare di Roma, TPR Services, Romaeuropa Festival, Film Festival of Rome. Ms Giulia Paciello initially embarked in a career in cinema, than graduated in Visual Arts and Curatorial Studies at NABA in Milan. She was recently employed by the Perugia Assisi capital of Culture 2019 organisation. Mentor Cristina Da Milano (ECCOM) Mentee Laura Bove (Melting Pro. Laboratorio per la cultura) Mrs Cristina Da Milano since 1996 is a member and manager director of ECCOM (European Centre for Cultural Organisation and Management) cultural private organisation. She is also a research fellow in the field of museum education and communication. Ms Laura Bove recently co founded Melting Pro. Laboratorio per la cultura for whom she manages the communication strategy and projects in applied research, archiving and cataloguing processes. She designs and coordinates social-cultural and lifelong learning projects. Mentor Barbara Tieri (Istituto Luigi Sturzo) Mentee Antonia Liguori (Istituto Luigi Sturzo) Mrs Barbara Tieri is the chief manager of the European Project Area of the Luigi Sturzo Institute, a cultural foundation based in Rome. She has over 10 years of experience in designing and managing European projects in the field of culture and education. Mrs Antonia Liguori holds a doctoral researcher (Ph.D.) in History and Computer Science. In the past she coordinated the Multimedia Department at BAICR Sistema Cultura, a non for profit consortium of five Italian cultural institutions. Since September 2012 she works for the European project area of Luigi Sturzo Institute. Tutor: Antonia Silvaggi
CREA.M Mentoring Programme UK Mentor Adrian De La Court (ICCE, Goldsmiths University of London) Mentee Marinel Valentini (The Culture Trip Ltd) Mr Adrian De La Court is currently MA Lecturer in Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship, at the Institute of Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship, Goldsmiths, University of London and Director of the SYNAPSE programme to develop and encourage entrepreneurial and creative thinking in students, practitioners and industry specialists. Ms Marinel Valentini graduated at the Università Cattolica, Milan (Bachelor's degree in Economics and Management of the Cultural Arts and the Entertainment) and of Goldsmiths College, London (MA in Producing Musical Theatre). Currently interning at (www.theculturetrip.com), where she is an Editorial Assistant and soon-to-be Social Media Coordinator. Mentor Sian Prime (ICCE, Goldsmiths University of London) Mentee Nicholas Asamoah Ms Sian Prime is the Course Director for Goldsmithʼs MA in Cultural and Creative Entrepreneurship, lecturer on MA Social Entrepreneurship and the MSc in Digital Entrepreneurship, and is the Deputy Director of the Institute of Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship. Starting her career as a dance producer, she has developed skills as a trainer, facilitator, coach and consultant. Nicholas Asamoah holds an Image and Communications Masterʼs graduate from Goldsmiths, London University. Currently works part-time in a production company as a producer/editor, now looking into landing a role as a Creative Producer or Creative Director. Mentor Sarah Bucknall (ICCE, Goldsmiths University of London) Mentee Alexandra Rowse Ms Sarah Bucknall is a freelance researcher and information designer with 15 years experience in the creative and cultural industries. Her key skills lie in being able to work collaboratively with organisations to develop creative ideas. Ms Alexandra Rowse graduated from English BA at Goldsmiths in 2011 and went on to work at Coney, an interactive theatre company, as administrator and occasional producer. Tutor: Carla Figueira
CREA.M Blended Mentoring Programme Turkey Mentor Aysegul Gurgezoglu (Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry) Mentee Coşku Kocabıyık Ms Aysegul Gurgezoglu holds a PHD in Archaeology, currently working at the Ministry of Culture and Tourism Turkey as a Culture and Tourism Expert. She is also a cultural attaché in the UK. Ms Coşku Kocabıyık graduated in archaeologically-trained urban planner and now enrolled in a PhD programme. Mentor Nevzat Sallio (Denizli Provincial Special Administration; Pamukkale Administration Directorate) Mentee Müzeyyen BAYKAL (Denizli Provincial Special Administration) Mr Nevzat Sallio is a civil engineer and work as an engineer in Denizli Provincial Special Administration, he is the director for Pamukkale Directorate. Ms Müzeyyen BAYKAL graduated in English Language and Literature. She currently works for the Denizli administration. Mentor Yilmaz Ozmen (Zafer Development Agency recently became Professor at Pamukkale University) Mentee Fatma Cabbaroglu Denizli (Provincial Special Administration,Strategy Development Directorate) Mr Yilmaz Ozmen background as a mechanical engineer, now currently working as professor at Pamukkale University. Ms Fatma Cabbaroglu graduated in business administration and specialised on statistics and reporting Preparing performance and activity plans. Tutor: Pelin Ozen
CREA.M Blended Mentoring Programme Finland Mentor Leena Tokila (Finnish Museums Association) Mentee Milla Niini Ms Leena Tokila is the Educational Manager at the Finnish Museums Association, she is a board member of ICOM (International Council of Museums) Finland and a member of ICTOP (International Committee for the Training of Personnel). She also provides counselling for university trainees, who work at the association as part of their university studies. Ms Milla Niini gained her working experience mainly in customer service (in museums, etc.) and working in civic organisations. She holds a University degree in cultural history and ethnology. Mentor Tiina Merisalo (Helsinki City Museum) Mentee Inkeri Hakamies Ms Tiina Merisalo is the Museum director at Helsinki City Museum. Ms Inkeri Hakamies graduated in European ethnology at the Helsinki University. She has worked on a project basis with different museums. Mentor Johanna Lehto-Vahtera (Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova Museum of History and Contemporary Art, Turku) Mentee Maria Kananen, Turku Ms Johanna Lehto-Vahtera is the Museum Director at the Museum of History and Contemporary Art in Turku, Finland Ms Maria Kananen graduated in Folkloristic studies and museum museology, social and cultural anthropology, cultural history, communication. Tutor: Tuuli Rajavuori
CREA.M Blended Mentoring Programme Czech Republic Mentor Stanislava Rožnovská (Dream Factory) Mentee Michaela Kubicova (Petr Bezruc Theater) Ms Stanislava Rožnovská worked for over three years in top management as a festival's secretary, coordinates planning of business strategies, fundraising, marketing. Ms Michaela Kubicova is working at the Petr Bezruc Theater and in several theatre and dance festivals. Mentor Karel Balcar (K3 Bohumín) Mentee Karolina Chlebcová (K3 Bohumín) Mr Karel Balcar is the Director of K3 Bohumín, p. o. (cultural agency, cinema and library). He is also teaching at Higher Professional School J. A. K. Ostrava - programme of Media communication. Ms Karolina Chlebcová she is working in K3 Bohumín, which organizes cultural events in the city of Bohumín, and she is enrolled at the Silesian University Mentor Marek Prorok (RPIC-ViP ) Mentee Martin Bubrín (Filmserver.cz) Mr Marek Prorok is currently working at RPIC-ViP as a trainer, PR and marketer, analyst and Editor. Since 2007 he is a senior consultant and responsible for human resources development programmes and soft skills training. Mr Martin Bubrín he is currently a student of masterʼs degree programme of Film and Audio-visual Studies at Masaryk University in Brno. Currently he is working as an editor-in-chief in the Internet webmagazine filmserver.cz and also contributing to tvzone.cz and moviescreen.cz as external editor. Tutor: Marek Snapka
CREA.M Blended Mentoring Programme Spain Mentor Amaia Makua (Institute of Leisure Studies, University of Deusto) Mentee Fernando Richter (Institute of Leisure Studies, University of Deusto) She works as a researcher at the Institute of Leisure Studies in the field of Leisure, Culture and Tourism since 2004. She is the director of the Master's Degree in Events, Congresses and Fairs Organization. She started started up her own business in the field of incoming tourism. He holds a Bachelorʼs Degree in Sociology and a Master's Degree in Leisure Project Management from the University of Deusto (2011). Currently he is a Ph.D. Candidate at the Institute of Leisure Studies in the University of Deusto. He has the experience of an eight-month internship in a major musical production in northern Spain (Serrano Productions). Mentor Borja Pujol (Orquesta Sinfónica de Bilbao) Mentee Aitor Abaroa (Institute of Leisure studies, University of Deusto) Mr Borja Pujol Graduated in Law and Economics, after a Post Graduate course in performing arts management. He became the technical director of the Orquesta Sinfónica de Bilbao. Mr Aitor Abaroa holds a PHD grant in the Leisure Institute of Bilbao and he is trying to start up its own business. Currently he works as a volunteer in many cultural projects Mentor Fernando Pérez (ALHONDIGABILBAO) Mentee Inés Aguado Mr Fernando Pérez is the technical senior manager of cultural programming at the Leisure and Culture Centre ALHONDIGABILBAO. He is responsible for Live Arts projects, audio-visual projects, and educational projects. Ms Inés Aguado holds a degree in Art History and she graduated in Heritage Management and Cultural Management within the local scope at The University of Deusto. Tutor: Almudena Eizaguirre