Maja joined ALDA as a Project Manager in April 2024 and she is based in the Skopje office. She holds a Bachelor’s degree and a Master of Art in Social Work and Social Policy from the Faculty of Philosophy at the University St. Cyril and Methodius, Skopje.She has a longstanding background in developing and leading programs for vulnerable individuals, including victims of trafficking and sexual violence, and addressing gender inequalities. Further, as the Program Coordinator of the Gender Budget Watchdog Network of CSOs in the Western Balkans and Moldova, she has consistently supported the CSOs in advancing their organizational capacities and skills for monitoring gender budgeting. Throughout her career Maja constantly advocates for the empowerment of marginalized communities, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights upheld.