GOVERNING BOARD

Kim Gladstone Herlev, Experimentarium, Denmark

Chairperson of the Nordic Science Centre Association (NSCA) and CEO of Experimentarium in Copenhagen. He has more than 25 years of experience in leadership, strategy, and organizational development within science centres, learning, and the communication of science and technology. Kim has led the extensive transformation of Experimentarium into an internationally recognized science centre, including a major new building project and the development of groundbreaking exhibitions. For him, solidarity and collaboration between the Nordic and Baltic countries are a highly important priority.

Kitija Kuduma-Berzina, Science and Education Innovation Center of Liepaja Education Department, Latvia

Several years of experience in non-formal education, particularly in robotics, as well as in the fundamentals of visual programming and 3D modelling. Research interests focus on solutions for innovative learning environments beyond formal education, with a strong emphasis on non-discrimination and equal access. Completed a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) principles-based program in computer-aided design and digital fabrication at Aalto FabLab, Finland. Currently works at the municipal level, representing the interests of the education sector. Sees their contribution to the board in openness to developing organizational processes to strengthen the association.

kitija.kuduma-berzina@liepaja.edu.lv

Pilvi Kolk, AHHAA Science Centre , Estonia

Deputy Director of the AHHAA Science Centre in Estonia. She oversees finance, personnel management, the science centre shop, exhibition design, and marketing. She holds a BA in Art History and an MBA in Public Administration, as well as a vocational degree in tourism sector marketing and development. She has been a member of the ECSITE Board for six years and has served as President and Board Member of the NSCA. For ten years, she has also been a member of the Scientific Board of the University of Tartu Museum. She has more than 20 years of experience in science communication and exhibition curating and has acted as a project leader in numerous international and national science education projects.

Pilvi.Kolk@ahhaa.ee