Iliyana Nikolova holds a Master’s degree in History (Sofia University). She specialised in management (NBU). Trained at the London School of Economics and Judge Business School, Cambridge. Her professional experience includes management of organizations and people, consulting, training, research, development and management of projects aimed at social development of various communities, including through engagement of private donor resources. She has been involved with the NGO sector since 1997 and has worked for various organizations (Charity Now House, Help Age, Alawida, UNIFEM, JAR Foundation, etc.). Goodwill Ambassador for Bulgaria of the European Pillar of Social Rights and the European Citizens’ Initiative.