Asta Bareisaite
Board Member
Strategy and Operations Officer for the Trade and Competitiveness Global Practice at the World Bank Group, focusing on private sector development issues at a global and country level. Previously worked at a strategy consulting and venturing firm in London, and the European Commission in Brussels. Holds an MA in International Affairs from Columbia University, MA in Public Policy from Hertie School of Government, and a BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from Oxford University.
Valdas Sirutis
Board Member
International business development specialist currently working in the communications technology space. Previously managed logistics projects in New York and the United Kingdom. Former collegiate and professional athlete; education advocate. Valdas holds BA in International Relations from Boston University. Currently pursuing MA in International Commerce and Policy at George Mason University.
Jovita Tamosaityte
Board Member
Associate Director at Our Global Communities. She has a decade of experience in managing and consulting international and country-level strategic projects, preparing and implementing sustainability and engagement strategy for private and non-government sectors. Fulbright Scholar, Hubert H.Humphrey Fellow in Sustainability and Strategy at Michigan State University, also holds MA in Public Relations, BA in Economics, and BA in Business Communication from Vilnius University.
Mindaugas Smuikys
Board Member
Director of Operations at Coast to Coast company specializing in emigration consulting. Implemented strategic planning led to company expansion projects from 2 to 15+ nationwide office locations in USA, UK and Lithuania. Mindaugas holds a BA degree in Social Studies from Kaunas University of Technology.
Zivile Krisciuniene
Chair of the Board
Public policy manager with 10 years experience in managing and coordinating national strategic projects in the field of better environment for small business and attracting foreign investment. Consultant to Lithuanian fashion and garments industry, organizing events to promote Hudson Institute's Kleptocracy Initiative. Founder of DC Lithuanian Professionals' Club.
Marius Vismantas
Board Member
Lead Financial Sector Specialist in the World Bank. His career in international finance and development also includes technical, managerial, and senior leadership positions at the Bank of Lithuania, International Monetary Fund, Danske Bank, and Danske Pension Fund Management. Marius holds MBA degree in Finance from Marymount University and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.