Secretariat staff
The dedicated and close-knit EuroClio staff work out of our Secretariat, based in The Hague – the International City of Peace and Justice. Managed by an Executive Director, with others acting as Project Managers, Programme Director, and Research Coordinator, considerable expertise is shared within the team. This office supports the association by delivering services to Members, Partners and the Board. The majority of its efforts focus on implementing projects and actions identified in the annual Action Plan according to its five Areas of Work and four Topics of Work. Project Managers are responsible for a wide range of projects. The Programme Director and Research Coordinator design and oversee complementary actions. The Director has overall responsibility and fosters partnership development and advocacy.
The Secretariat offers traineeships to students from Europe and beyond and provides real work experience – balancing responsibilities with opportunities to learn and grow.
The Secretariat staff is a truly international one, coming from nine different countries and speaking a total of 11 languages: Armenian, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Norwegian, Slovenian, Serbian and Spanish.
AboutAndreas Holtberget
Andreas Holtberget
Andreas Holtberget is Project Manager and Communications Officer at EuroClio, where he has been working since June 2019. He is coordinating EuroClio’s outreach efforts while also contributing to EuroClio projects, including Football Makes History and initiatives in Sri Lanka and Kyrgyzstan. After graduating in history, Andreas gained several years’ experience in project management and the development of adult learning programmes, having previously worked with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva.
AboutEugenie Khatschatrian
Eugenie Khatschatrian
Eugenie is Project Manager and Operations Coordinator at EuroClio, where she has been working since January 2020. Together with the Executive and Deputy Directors, she is responsible for the day-to-day management of the organisation as well as strategy development and implementation. She is Project Manager of In Europe Schools and Sharing European Histories and has a particular interest in education for democracy and post-conflict reconciliation in the post-Soviet space. Previously, Eugenie worked at the International Institute for Social History and the Eurasia Partnership Foundation, as well as other civil society organisations, research institutes and think tanks in the fields of social history, human rights and democracy in Europe and the South Caucasus. She holds a BA in European Studies from the University of Amsterdam and an MSc in International History from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
AboutIvan Milovanov
Ivan Milovanov
Ivan Milovanov joined EuroClio as the Professional Development Coordinator and Project Manager in December 2023, bringing his expertise in non-formal educational design and a BSc in Psychology. He leads L&D projects, offline and online events including EuroClio’s Annual Conference, and the Historiana platform. Previously, Ivan's notable contributions as an entrepreneur include co-developing the 4M Storytelling method, which integrates visible storytelling with collaborative design, educational city walking tours focused on history and remembrance, and contributing to Stories that Move, a blended-learning platform. His approach to creating learning experiences blends innovation, psychology, and playful storytelling, with a focus on active citizenship, democratic values, critical thinking, history, emergent technology, and environmental and economic sustainability.
AboutPaula O’Donohoe
Paula O’Donohoe
Paula holds a BA in Social and Cultural Anthropology and an Erasmus Mundus MA in European Studies. She is currently doing her PhD on the intergenerational transmission of memories in Spain at Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Some of her previous research interests are dissonant heritage and the narration of memories. Paula started with EuroClio in 2022 and is Project Manager & Research Coordinator.
AboutSteven Stegers
Steven Stegers
Steven Stegers is the Executive Director of EuroClio, the European Association of History Educators. At EuroClio, he has developed and coordinated international projects to enhance history and citizenship education since 2006, working mainly in Europe, but also in Central Asia, Northeast Asia and the Middle East. He has been an advisor for the Council of Europe, the Global Centre for Pluralism, the European Commission, the International Baccalaureate, KAICIID Dialogue Centre and the OSCE HCNM. He has coordinated the development of the award winning Historiana platform, which is designed for and with educators to promote quality history, heritage, and citizenship education. He is an honorary fellow of the Historical Association.- About
Theano Ioannidou
Theano Ioannidou
Theano Ioannidou joined EuroClio as a Financial Officer, bringing a diverse background and a strong preference for promoting well-being and global education. As a former physical therapy assistant with an inclination for adventure and a passion for promoting well-being, she has found an unexpected but deeply fulfilling path in the financial realm. While her background may not be conventional, her commitment to learning and adaptability has equipped her to embrace the challenges of her role as a financial officer. Her experiences in sales have honed her communication skills and taught her the value of building meaningful connections. Beyond numbers, her heart lies in promoting holistic well-being and artistic expression. Whether through therapeutic fitness, healthy habits, or creating art, she believes in the power of self-care and creativity to enrich lives.
