Team 2026
JCI EDC 2026 team
The JCI EDC (JCI European Development Council) is a committee serving under the National Presidents.
Its purpose is to actively seek to establish a JCI presence in European countries without a National Organisation. It can also coordinate with the JCI Vice Presidents about the support and actions needed in National Organisations with potential or provisional affiliation.
The JCI EDC Board consists of a maximum of seven (7) elected officers: the Chairperson, six (6) JCI Development Councilors for Europe and two (2) ex officio officers. They are elected members who hold their leadership position for one year.
EDC councilors
Mariam Mansori
EDC Councilor dedicated to Outreach and Engagement
mmansori (at) edc.jci.cc LinkedIn
What I do
The Outreach and Engagement Councilor is responsible for raising brand awareness and driving engagement with JCI’s growth and development initiatives with the support of the entire team Europe.
Ole Oberste Berghaus
EDC Councilor dedicated to Sustainable Growth and Innovation
oberghaus (at) edc.jci.cc LinkedIn
What I do
The Sustainable Growth & Knowledge Solutions Councilor is a pivotal role focused on driving organizational growth, enhancing resilience, and creating impactful programs for knowledge-sharing across our National and Local Chapters in Europe.
Riikka Pohjanen
EDC Councilor dedicated to Talent Development & Upskilling
rpohjanen (at) edc.jci.cc LinkedIn
What I do
The Talent Development & Upskilling Councilor is responsible for designing and delivering the structure for regional development academies, workshops on sustainable recruitment and retention, design thinking sessions, and other tailored sessions. The Councilor will work to ensure that national organizations in Europe have access to resources that elevate their skills and contribute to the organization’s growth.
Valérie van Kemenade
EDC Councilor dedicated to Talent Development & Upskilling
vvankemenade (at) edc.jci.cc LinkedIn
What I do
The Talent Development & Upskilling Councilor is responsible for designing and delivering the structure for regional development academies, workshops on sustainable recruitment and retention, design thinking sessions, and other tailored sessions. The Councilor will work to ensure that national organizations in Europe have access to resources that elevate their skills and contribute to the organization’s growth.
Niina Merilaita
EDC Councilor dedicated to Events & JCI Development Paths
nmerilaita (at) edc.jci.cc LinkedIn
What I do
The Events & Development Pathways Councilor contributes to curating impactful sessions for the JCI area events, developing flagship event guidelines for local organizations, and promoting pathways for member growth and leadership development.
Ivana Kopacevic
EDC Councilor dedicated to Expansion & New Organizations
ikopacevic (at) edc.jci.cc LinkedIn
What I do
The Expansion and New Organization Councilor is a newly created role dedicated to supporting the establishment and growth of new Organizations within the JCI Europe countries.
