After focusing on sports media, management, communication, and volunteerism, the fifth day of UniSport VILA takes us into a field that combines education, professional development, and working with people – with a special emphasis on projects and initiatives that transform communities through sport.
Three exceptional speakers will address topics such as human resources management, international projects, youth work, and the importance of lifelong learning. Their biographies speak louder than words, and the inspiration they bring is extraordinary.
Meet:
Ugnė Chmeliauskaitė (ENGSO Youth, Development Cooperation Agency). With international experience in leadership and development projects, Ugnė will talk about the role of youth in sports volunteering, how to build sustainable initiatives, and the global opportunities available to students interested in sports diplomacy and international projects. She has been active in the field of development and international cooperation for over ten years and currently leads youth and women’s empowerment programs within European and global initiatives. As the first woman to head the ENGSO Youth organization, she has been promoting social inclusion, sustainability, education, and employability in sports for the past five years. A longtime professional hockey player and former captain of the Lithuanian national team, Ugnė continues to contribute to the development of sport through numerous initiatives and international projects.
Kristina Milković Čilić comes from Dubrovnik and has two master’s degrees – in psychology and political science – from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Political Science in Zagreb. She began her career at Zagrebačka Banka, where she led the recruitment and selection team within the Human Resources Department for all of Croatia. In 2018, she moved to Monaco and founded her own consulting firm specializing in HR support for young IT companies without established internal departments. At the same time, she is actively involved as a co-founder of the Marin Čilić Foundation, through which she works daily to help young people in Croatia reach their full potential. Notable initiatives include scholarship programs for young athletes and musicians, as well as the “Gem Set Croatia” project, which combines sports, music, and education.
Marko Žunić is an expert, entrepreneur, and a sports organizer with international experience. He is a member of the Executive Board of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) as well as the Croatian Academic Sports Association. He notably stood out as the Secretary General of the European University Games Zagreb-Rijeka 2016 and as an organizer of events such as IRONMAN 70.3 Slovenia Istria and B2RUN Croatia. As a lawyer and managing partner of his own law firm in Rijeka, he specializes in corporate and energy law, with a focus on renewable energy projects. Since 2023, he has also served as the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Korea. In the academic field, he teaches subjects related to sports management and law at the Zagreb Faculty of Economics and the University of Donja Gorica (UDG) in Podgorica. His career is an example how law, sports, entrepreneurship, and diplomacy can go hand in hand.
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from top experts, connect with peers, and find new inspiration for your own involvement in sports!
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