BA in Philosophy at the University of Pristina. Professional Development Program at the American University Institute in Kosovo. Political studies, diplomacy and leadership at the Council of Europe & Pristina Insitute for Political Science. Worked for the University of Pristina as an International Relations officer; as a writer for DITA magazine and as an assistant on a World Bank/FAO project. Since 2002 Valentina works for SPARK. "The possibility leading to a change and experiencing the change drives me to work for SPARK"

Mr. Guri Shkodra

Senior BA student at the Faculty of Law, University of Pristina and doing a Professional Development Programme (user friendly MBA) at the American University of Kosovo. Worked with different local and international NGO’s and networks such as: Kosovo Young Ecologists (founder and co-director), Regional Environmental Center, Sharri.Net – Electronic Network of Kosovar Environmental NGOs, Kosovo Youth Network, Club for Open Society, Milleniumi Youth Journal. Working for SPARK since 2004. Twice selected a Local Hero in Pristina and once one of the 20 most active youngsters in Europe. "I believe working for SPARK helps me to make a positive change in the lives for people who most need it. Furthermore, SPARK contributes to my personal development and provides me the opportunity to work in an international environment with people from many different backgrounds."

Graduated in Civil Engineering. Working experience as a logistics officer and project officer.
"What drives me in my work for SPARK is the good relationship between colleagues and the flexibility."