Board
”Small States can lay claim to some notable achievements while managing to preserve ethnic uniqueness under a unifying national identity.”
Founding Board
LEADERSHIP
The Board is the highest level of ESSI governance. The Board is responsible for governing ESSI by establishing broad policies and objectives; selecting, appointing, supporting, and reviewing the performance of the Chairman of the Board; ensuring the availability of adequate financial resources; approving annual budgets; and accounting to stakeholders for the organization’s performance.
Biljana KLING
President
Ms. Aleksik has been active in charitable and philanthropic organizations throughout her life. Her interest in supporting Balkan education development has resulted in scholarships for Macedonian students to study throughout Europe and the United States. Ms. Aleksik is currently a doctoral student at the International University of Monaco, where she is completing a dissertation in the area of behavioral finance.
Dr. Boris PORKOVCH
Vice President
Dr. Porkovich has over 35 years experience in higher education worldwide. He possesses a strong background in all aspects of institutional development which includes administration and strategic planning, program conceptualization and design, curriculum and course development, and assessment of learning. Dr. Porkovich has successfully led the launch of several international campuses in Europe and Australasia.
Lars KLING
Treasurer
Founder of the Apollonia Group and the Apollonia Foundation Mr. Kling has supported the arts, education, social, and environmental issues in the Republic of Macedonia for over 26 years. Mr. Kling also serves on several corporate boards offering his substantial business expertise to guide companies in Europe, the Balkans, and Asia.
Susan LOPEZ
Secretary
Ms. Lopez has worked for more than 15 years in education operations and 10 years in international academic programs administration in the United States and Europe. Ms. Lopez has had the unique opportunity to assist in the development of two start-up companies from conception to IPO. Most recently, Ms. Lopez was responsible for the launch of the Monaco-based company Eridux which has been tasked with ESSI program administration.
