Our Team

Natallia Allen
Co-Director
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Natallia Allen
Co-Director
Natallia, co-founder of MigAct, leads fundraising efforts and co-directs program design, strategic development, and impact evaluation. With over a decade of experience in civil society organizations in the Czech Republic and internationally, she offers expertise in civic participation, NGO management, education, and migration-focused projects. Driven by her own migration journey, Natallia is dedicated to advancing civil society development and enabling meaningful participation, especially for marginalized communities.
natallia@migact.net
Mónica Márquez
Co-Director
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Mónica Márquez
Co-Director
As co-founder of MigAct, I co-lead strategic planning, development, and program design while leading our community-building efforts. With over 15 years of experience in the Czech civil society sector, I’ve organized cultural festivals and community events, led workshops, and contributed to social initiatives both locally and internationally. My background in social communication and intercultural work, along with my ongoing studies in socio-cultural anthropology, allows me to bring a unique perspective shaped by my upbringing outside the Western context. I believe deeply in the power of collaboration, community, and civic engagement. Outside of work, I enjoy long walks in nature, journaling, meditating, watching films, playing games, and exploring new cultures.
monica@migact.net
Marina Puzdrova
Board member
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Marina Puzdrova
Board member
Marina is one of the co-founders of MigAct and current Board member. She oversees organizational development and operations. With more than ten years of experience in civil society development and democracy assistance, she has worked on projects across Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus, the Western Balkans, Russia, and Burma. Her long-term focus is on creating capacity-building programs for activists from diverse backgrounds. In addition, she is committed to advocating for civil society development and human rights topics on national and international levels.
marina@migact.net
Ben Curtis
Board Member, researcher
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Ben Curtis
Board Member, researcher
Benjamin Curtis, PhD, is a writer and researcher originally from the USA. He conducts analysis, evaluation, and behavioral insights projects for governments, international organizations, and NGOs. He previously worked for the British government and was for many years a professor at Seattle University in the United States. Civic engagement is central to his career and personal vision for what makes a healthy society. With MigAct, he leads on evaluation, and contributes in many other areas including fundraising, strategic development, project design, and trainings. His hobbies include classical music and hiking through the Czech mountains.
ben@migact.net
Marharyta Golobrodska
Communications Lead
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Marharyta Golobrodska
Communications Lead
Rita originally connected with MigAct through one of the meetings in Prague Town Hall — while searching for ways to influence the city she lives in as a foreigner without the right to vote. She immediately fell in love with the passion of the small MigAct team aiming for the big impact. She stayed in touch and participated in the Community Organizers training in 2025. As a Ukrainian with a background in journalism, who’s lived in Czechia for 12 years, Rita believes that grassroots initiatives matter for an inclusive society, so she joined the MigAct team to help support civic engagement of foreigners and locals — for a better place to live.
rita@migact.net
Nastassia Anishchanka
Coordinator of the Community Organizer Training Program, MigAct Member
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Nastassia Anishchanka
Coordinator of the Community Organizer Training Program, MigAct Member
Nastassia is a member of MigAct, where she coordinates training program for community organizers. She also leads the non-profit organisation Matertera, which supports women in their personal and professional development. In addition, she works as a lecturer delivering adult education programmes and as a coach specialising in stress management, burnout prevention, and agile planning. In her coaching practice, she applies a neuroscience-based approach that focuses on emotional regulation, mindset shifts, and building resilience to stress.
nastassia@migact.net
Suzanne Verhaar
Web Admin, MigAct Member
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Suzanne Verhaar
Web Admin, MigAct Member
I joined MigAct to help spread its message: our society thrives when individuals with migration backgrounds actively participate in civil life and are recognized for the wealth of knowledge, experience, and energy they contribute. When I arrived in Prague, bringing a background in Russian Studies, Political Science, and a decade-long career in Railway Management, I discovered not only the joy but also the necessity of active civic engagement. This journey has allowed me to grow as a person and find stability in an uncertain world. I hope to inspire others to explore these opportunities and connect with the wider global community. I am a freelancer working at the intersection of business administration, project management, and social development. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, cycling, exploring new languages, and diving into historical studies and novels.
suzanne@migact.net
Daniel Mitev
Multimedia Designer, MigAct member
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Daniel Mitev
Multimedia Designer, MigAct member
Daniel is a multidisciplinary designer who has been an integral part of MigAct since its inception, contributing significantly to the visual department. From creating PR materials to designing and developing the website, Daniel’s expertise has been instrumental in shaping MigAct’s visual identity. With over six years in the creative industry, Daniel is passionate about crafting both static and motion visuals that effectively communicate the message. His extensive experience spans collaborations with clients of various sizes, including small companies, large corporations, and both governmental and non-governmental organizations. Notable clients include UNICEF, OSCE, and the Government of North Macedonia, among others.
hi@danielmevit.com
Oleksandra Fadieieva
MigAct member
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Oleksandra Fadieieva
MigAct member
Oleksandra is MigAct member, she is actively involved in strategic development of the organization. Oleksandra is an entrepreneur, fundraiser, and strategic planning consultant. She lived in Ukraine and after the war started she was relocated with her family to the Czech Republic. Oleksandra assisted projects with social impact, social businesses and startups in early stages, and worked in state and non-governmental organizations. Now she’s a head of a magazine “Business Woman” in Czech Republic and provides active support for women leadership and youth projects. In her spare time Alex teaches people about project design, fundraising and business planning.
oleksandra@migact.net
Tereza Šemberová
Financial manager
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Tereza Šemberová
Financial manager
Tereza serves as the financial manager for MigAct, overseeing the organization’s financial operations and ensuring proper fiscal management. Her role is crucial in maintaining the financial health and transparency of the organization, supporting MigAct’s mission to advance civil society development and enable meaningful participation for marginalized communities.
tereza@migact.net