Past generations of leadership

WSCF-E has a long and rich history. Here you can find a list of the past generations of leadership who shaped WSCF-E and made it the lively, active and powerful federation it is now.

Board

Chairperson:

The 2010s: Christiane Gebauer (2019-2023), Zuzana Babicova (2013-2019), Sofie Eriksen (2011-2013).

The 2000s: Mirka Bukovinska (pr. Mytsak) (2009-2011), Alessia Passarelli (2005-2009), Silke Lechner (2001-2005).

The 1990s: Nienke Pruiksma (1999-2001), Eilidh Whiteford (1997-1999), Susanna Agryri (1991-1995).

Vice Chairperson:

The 2020s: Patrick Ramsey (2021-2023)

The 2010s: Stina Tysk (2019-2021), Emanuele de Bettini (2017-2019), Rachel Power (2015-2017), Annika Foltin (2013-2015), Zuzana Babicova (2011-2013).

The 2000s: Sofie Eriksen (2009-2011), Morten Skrubbeltrang (2005-2007).

The 1990s: Peter Ciaccio (1999-2003), Torsten Moritz (1995-1997), Jose Manuel Cerqueira (1991-1993).

Treasurer:

The 2010s: Shoghakat Muradyan (2019-2023), Clare Wilkins (2015- June 2018), Libby Lewin (2011-Jan 2015).

The 2000s: Matt Gardener (2007-2011), Justas Brazauskas (2005-2007).

The 1990s: Markus Ojakoski (1999-2005), Finn Rindahl (1997-1999), Tuula Helppi (1993-1995), Albrecht Kasper (1991-1993).

Until the late 1960s, the international staff of the WSCF were based in Geneva. A major structural change in 1972 decentralized the WSCF into six regions: Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and North America. The Geneva headquarters became the inter-regional office. Programmatic and decision-making work shifted to the regions, reflecting the new mood of self-determination in third-world countries and the search for contextualization in theology and politics. This is essentially the process that gave birth to WSCF-Europe, as known today.

In the 1960s and 1970s, WSCF movements, especially in North America and Europe, were closely involved with the radical political movements. Their political solidarity and their critique of education convinced them that their mission field was no longer in educational institutions only, but on the streets and in the villages. The theme of the WSCF in the 1970s – Christian Witness in the Struggle for Liberation – sums up the broadened, renewed political commitment of the WSCF at the same time it moved to a regional structure.

European Delegates to the Global Executive Committee

Current Model:

Personnel Committee: Marta Sappé Griot (2020-2023), Annika Foltin (2014-2020), Vera Papp (GA 2008 – Oct 2014).

Finance Committee: Paudie Holly (2020-2023), Zuzana Babicova (2018-2020), Lina Leonavičiūtė (2017-2018), Ellis Tsang (Oct 2015-2017), Valentin Tranchand (March-October 2015), Marco Fornerone (ExCo 2011 – March 2015), Hannah Satlow (ExCo 2009-2011).

Previous ExCos:

The 2000s: Torbjørn Askevold (GA 2008-2011), Ingjerd Helene Jøssang (GA 2004-2009), Thorsten Roerbaek (2007-GA 2008), Morten Skrubbeltrang (GA 2004-2007), Katherine “Kate” Sotejeff-Wilson (2001- GA 2004).

The 1990s: Szabolcs Nagypál (ExCo GA 1999 – GA 2004), Donatella Rostagno (GA 1995- GA 1999), Iulia Curtright (pr. Corduneanu) (GA 1995- GA 1999), Gruia Jakota (1993- GA 1995), Ingrid Voll (GA 1990-GA 1995), Robert Schoen (GA 1990 – 1993).

Coordinators

Current model:

Links: Luise Klein (2017-2021), Jurgita Kozeniauskaite (2015-2017), Maria Kozhinova (2013-2015), Artturi Hirvonen (2011-2013), Katka Babicova (2009-2011), Jooa Vuorinen (2005-2007), Nadzeja Cherkas (2003-2005), Kestutis Pulokas (2001-2003).

Global Networking: Stina Tysk (2021-2023), Natalie (2019-2021), Krista Autio (2015-2019).

Programme and Events: Henriette Greulich (2022-2023), Júlia Alexandra Pöcze (2019-2021), Christiane Gebauer (2017-2019), Annika Foltin (Events and CHE events Coordinator Theology 2013-2015), Ellie Peacock (2013-2015), Zuzanna Babicova (Theology and CHE events Coordinator 2011-2013), Anna Meshkova (1997-1999), Soren Asmus (1993-1995), Anders Wesslund (1991-1993).

Outreach: Katerina Mavroeidi (Resource Person, Outreach Coordniator 2020-2021).

Campaigns: Jennifer Blackledge (2021-2023), Pavlina Manavska (Co-Opted Member, Campaigns Coordinator 2017-2019), Krista Autio (2013-2015), Shannon Philip (2011-2013).

Fundraising: Noora Mattila (2017- Aug 2018), David Cleary (2013-2015), Kristin Maier (2011-2013).

Previous Positions:

Solidarity Coordinator: Markus Sidoroff (Solidarity Coordinator 2007-2009), Thorsten Nilges (Solidarity Coordinator 2005-2007), Alessia Passarelli (Solidarity Coordinator 2003-2005), Gabriela Pipirig (Solidarity Coordinator 2001-2003), George Sirbt (Solidarity Coordinator 1997-1999), Donatella Rostagno (Solidarity Coordinator 1993-1995), Frank Meier Sorensen (Solidarity Coordinator 1991-1993).

CHE, CESR Coordinator: Max Karrasch (CHE Coordinator 2009-2011),Lenka Matuskova (CHE Coordinator 2007-2009), Lenka Matuskova (CHE Coordinator 2005-2007),Suzanna Vergouwe (CHE Coordinator, CESR Coordinator 2003-2005), Solvej Gasseholm (CESR Coordinator 2001-2003).

Theology Coordinator: Mirka Bukovinska (pr. Mytsak) (Theology Coordinator 2007-2009), Bogdan Popescu (Theology Coordinator, ExCo Proxy 2005-2007), Juraj Macura (Theology Coordinator 2003-2005), Elisabeth Krarup (Theology Coordinator 2001-2003).

Gender and Women’s Coordinator: Marta Varnagyi (Gender and Solidarity events Coordinator 2011-2013), Joseph Nagle (Gender and Solidarity events Coordinator 2009-2011), Jaanus Teose (Gender Coordinator 2007-2009), Dylan (pr. Angharad) Parry Jones (Gender Coordinator 2005-2007), Matthew Prevett (Gender Coordinator 2003-2005), Ellen Aasland Reinertsen (Gender and Education Coordinator 2001-2003), Mette Sig Pedersen (Gender and Solidarity Coordinator 1999-2001), Caterina Dupré (Women’s Coordinator 1997-1999), Marian Stuíver (Women’s Coordinator 1993-1995), Christiane Kemmler (Women’s Coordinator 1991-1993).

Lingua Franca Coordinator: Lucian Cirlan (Lingua Franca Coordinator 2013), John Delap (Lingua Franca Coordinator 2012), Rachael Tayanovskaya (Lingua Franca Coordinator 2009-2011).

Further Coordinators: Pawel Cecha (Thematic Coordinator 2015-2017), Armine Babajanyan (Capacity-Building Coordinator 2015-2017), Luciano Kovacs (1999-2001), Torsten Moritz (Publications Coordinator 1995-1997).

Co-Opted Members: Pavlina Manavska (2015-2017 Co-Opted member), Peter Šajda (Co-opted member 2001-2003), Luis Pinto (Co-Opted Member 1997-1999).

Regional Balance: Evelyne Baíllergeau (Regional Balance 2003-2005), Nadzeja Cherkas (Regional Balance 2001-2003), Orsi Lorincz (Regional Balance 1997-1999), Suzanne Exner (Regional Balance 1997-1999), Cornelia Knoth (Regional Balance 1991-1993), Joanna Pieters (Regional Balance 1991-1993).

Staff

Regional Secretary: Serena Tiburtini (2023-), Natia Tsintsadze (Oct 2014-2022),Hans Hommens (2012 – Oct 2014), Katarina Babicova (Interim Regional Secretary Sept 2011-2012), David Masters (Regional Secretary 2010 – Sept 2011), Jooa Sotejeff-Wilson (Regional Secretary Jan 2008-2010), Rev. Hanna Tervanotko (Regional Secretary 2005 – Dec 2007), Daniela Rapisarda (Regional Secretary Sept 2000-2005), Daniela Rapisarda (Regional Secretary Sept 2000-2005), Andreas Havinga (Regional Secretary 1997-Aug 2000), Paula Saukkonen (Regional Secretary 1991-1995), Inger Lise Olsen (Regional Secretary 1985-1989), Emidio Campi (Regional Secretary 1973-1977; WSCF General Secretary 1977-1984), Martin Conway (Study Secretary for Europe 1961-1967).

Communication Officer: Maria Atănăsoaei (2017-2021), Maria Kozhinova (2015-2017).

Mozaik Editorial: Daniel Jara (2019-), James Jackson (2014-2019), Pawel Pustelnik (Mozaik Editor-in-Chief 2011-2014), Tim Woodcock (Publications Coordinator & Mozaik Editor 1997-1999), Annamarieke Tazelaar (Publications Coordinator 1995-1997), Torsten Moritz (Publications Coordinator & Mozaik Editor 1993-1995), Ingrid Voll (Publications Coordinator 1993-1995), Marjan Hanrath (Publications Coordinator around 1993-1995), Michael Feakes (Publications Coordinator & Founder of Mozaik 1991-1993).

Office: Sarah Eulitz (Office Intern Feb 2020), Francesca Vincenzi (Office intern, March 2018), Melany Bresciani (Office Assistant 2015-2018), Kathryn Cammish (Office Intern Feb 2014 – Jun 2015) , Miro Pastorek (Office Intern 2013 – Feb 2014), Jill Piebiak (Communications- and Office Intern 2010-2013), Rachael Tayanovskaya (pr. Weber) (Office Admin 2007-2010), Rebecca Blocksome (CESR Coordinator / Office Admin/ Publications Intern 2005-2007), Kinga Aszalós (Hungarian Assistant in WSCF-Europe office, x-2011), Nadzeja Cherkas (Office Intern & Links Coordinator 2003-2005), Jennifer Mueller (Office Admin / Publications intern) 2001-2003), Jan Jaap van Oosterzee (Office Admin & Publications Intern 1993-1995), Corrie van der Ven (Office Admin & Publications Intern 1991-Aug 1999).

Lingua Franca: Rachael Tayanovskaya (pr. Weber) (Lingua Franca Coordinator 2009-2011), Georgiana Mihalache (Local LF Coordinator 2001-2009), Zsuzsa Rihay (Local LF Coordinator 2001-2005)

Southern Project Coordinator: Luciano Kovacs (Southern Project Coordinator 1997-1999)