Lars Ebert (he/him)
Secretary General
lars(at)cultureactioneurope.org

Lars has the overall responsibility for Culture Action Europe. He leads the organisation together with the General Director and develops CAE´s strategy in conversation with the board and the team. With a focus on advocacy, he engages in an ongoing dialogue with sector representatives and policy makers across the EU.

During his previous engagements as co-director of the cultural centre H401 in Amsterdam and deputy director of The European League of Institutes of the Arts, Lars has developed a specific interest and experience in participatory practices and art-based research, that fuel his believe in the transformative role of culture towards more sustainable societies. He holds a postgraduate degree in theology, has taught cultural management and -leadership, is a frequent speaker and facilitator, publishes regularly and serves on the board of various organisations in the areas of culture, education and research. With his life partners he has set up [SIC] – Space for International Co-operation in Athens. 

Lars cares for a dynamic and diverse ecosystem of international cultural collaboration and advocacy. 

Natalie Giorgadze (she/her)
General Director
natalie(at)cultureactioneurope.org

As of 2024, Natalie takes on the role of General Director at Culture Action Europe. Alongside Lars, she is responsible for designing and implementing the network’s strategy. Her focus lies in community development, knowledge creation and transfer, as well as strategic communications. Additionally, she oversees the comprehensive planning of the organisation’s projects, activities, and teams. Natalie is also a member of CAE’s Green Team.

Prior to joining Culture Action Europe, Natalie worked as communications manager for Women in Development Europe and as freelance writer and project developer at Indigo, a cross-media project. Her background in NGOs includes roles within human rights and environmental networks. Natalie, trained as a journalist and social psychologist, holds a postgraduate degree in Cultures and Development Studies from the Catholic University of Leuven.

Natalie cares for people, the planet and processes. 

Kornelia Kiss (she/her)
Head of Research and Development
kornelia(at)cultureactioneurope.org

From 2024, Kornelia is responsible for Research and Development at Culture Action Europe. As the co-author of the ’CultureForHealth Report. Culture’s contribution to health and well-being. A report on evidence and policy recommendations for Europe”, she is striving to drive policy change across Europe in this area and its intersection. She is tasked to look for further development of CAE through cooperation and partnerships, and through working with cities and local authorities.

Kornelia cares for people’s health and wellbeing, communities, sustainable cities and the planet.

Maya Weisinger (she/her)
Head of Communication and Community Development
maya(at)cultureactioneurope.org

Maya is responsible for developing and implementing CAE’s communications strategy, overseeing both online and offline community development and managing projects related to community engagement, equity and inclusion.

Previous to her time at Culture Action Europe, she worked in the non-profit sector in the United States, focusing on ways of centring the arts and creativity as pathways to diversity, equity and inclusion. In her work at the Walker Art Center, she created strategic policy focused on breaking down structural barriers that have traditionally marginalized people of colour, indigenous and immigrant communities, and disabled individuals from large cultural institutions. Maya holds a post-graduate degree in Public Policy from the Willy Brandt School of Public Policy in Erfurt, Germany. She is a community engagement specialist with a particular focus on projects at the intersection of social justice and the arts.

Maya cares for the resilience of communities by centring marginalised voices through participation, liberation and solidarity practices.

Luiza Moroz (she/her)
Policy Adviser
luiza(at)cultureactioneurope.org

Luiza is the policy officer at Culture Action Europe. She contributes to shaping the organisation’s advocacy strategy, monitors relevant political and policy developments, and conducts research to underpin CAE’s advocacy actions. Her background includes working at the Ukrainian Centre for Cultural Research, the Ukraine Ministry of Culture, and a Blue Book traineeship at the European Commission’s DG GROW. As a policy analyst, she has helped introduce the concept of creative industries to the governmental agenda and establish the analytical and statistical framework for this sector in Ukraine.

Luiza is interested in the philosophy of culture, the institutional capacity of creative industries, and cultural analytics. She earned her BA and MA in Philosophy from the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, alongside an MA in European Interdisciplinary Studies from the College of Europe.

Luiza cares for her family, kindness, creative writing, Europe’s competitiveness and her country’s freedom.

Viktoria Takacs (she/her)
Finance Manager 
viktoria(at)cultureactioneurope.org

Viktoria is responsible for managing finances, including responsibilities such as budgeting, monitoring expenses, handling financial transactions, and developing operational processes to enhance automation and accuracy.

Viktoria cares for climate, youth programs and mental health awareness.

Sara Bandinu (she/her)
Policy Communication Intern
sara(at)cultureactioneurope.org

Recently graduated in Languages for Intercultural Communication and International Cooperation, Sara is the newest addition to CAE’s team. Drawing from her internship at Valletta Italian Cultural Institute and her involvement with NGOs, she brings a diverse set of skills encompassing communication and project management. As intern at CAE, she contributes to the organization of social media strategy, communication efforts, policy research, and event management.

Sara cares for intercultural dialogue and civil rights. 

Marie Wittig (she/her)
Project Intern
marie(at)cultureactioneurope.org

Marie, currently a project intern at CAE, brings a dynamic background in education to the team. Transitioning from a role as a secondary school teacher in English and art until the summer of 2023, she is now pursuing a master‘s degree in Cultural Studies at KU Leuven. With a global perspective gained through projects and trips around the world, Marie is driven by a curiosity for different cultures and a passion for creating opportunities in the cultural sector.

Marie cares for sustainability and  intercultural dialogue.

Eduvigis Sardà Sánchez (they/them)
Project & Event Intern
events-intern(at)cultureactioneurope.org

Eduvigis, a Philosophy graduate with a minor in Aesthetics and Contemporary Thought, is specialised in studying contemporary art and the digital tools shaping human development. With a Master’s in Digital Humanities and experience in museums and galleries, Eduvigis currently interns at CAE, honing their skills in project development, finance, and communication.

Eduvigis cares for digital arts and revitalisation of culture in all its expressions.