Digital Communicators

In this conversation we will introduce you to DigiComs - a social business model that aims to build professionals in digital communication of causes and activism and connect them with working professionals in organizations with a mission. 

Who are the organizations with a mission - NGOs, social entrepreneurs and social businesses, civic initiatives, all set out to change the world for the better. What they have in common is their commitment to a specific cause and the fact that very often they are focused on achieving their socially significant mission and are not always able to present themselves, their battles and achievements to the general public.

Impact Drive digital communicators are there to support civil society organizations in this aspect of their work - to create content for the communication needs of a particular initiative or project in a professional and sustainable manner and respecting the guiding principles for the specific cause.

Participate in the conversation to find out details: 

• for our model work
• for the upcoming DigiComs online course
• what connects us and why DigiComs is for you

Meet with the lecturers in the course and with the participants who have already passed it and are successfully developing as digital communicators. 

Kristina Yordanova , digital communicator, graduated from the pilot edition of DigiComs online course 2021. 

Christina is part of  NGO sector. In 2012 started working at the Bulgarian Center for Gender Studies - Haskovo Branch and the Hyd Gender Perspectives Foundation, where her work is mainly related to the preparation and management of projects and communication of the causes of the two organizations. In 2019 participates in the establishment of the HALO 2019 Foundation , whose manager he is to this day. The main topics he has been working on in recent years are related to the establishment of good practices for communication and cooperation between people and institutions, environmental protection and promotion of the cultural and historical heritage of Haskovo and the region. Christina believes that the path to the development of local communities passes through active civic participation, and social inequalities and civic apathy motivate her to work even harder.

Michaela Angelova,  digital communicator, completed the pilot edition of DigiComs online course 2021. 

Psychologist, Entrepreneur and Trainer. Bachelor's degree in Cultural Studies and two master's degrees in Management for Organizational Excellence and Health Psychology. Professional experience in individual and group consultations, personal development trainings. In the process of acquiring qualification as a psychotherapist in Family Therapy. Michaela is a volunteer at Emprove, who works to support women who are experiencing violence. Creates articles and trainings for some of the events of the organization. Founder of the initiative "A day to remember" with the kind assistance of the Bulgarian Women's Fund.

Deyana Dragoeva, Via Civic 

Doctor of Social Communications and Information Sciences, part-time lecturer in Creative Writing with a focus on children and youth audiences. He has more than 18 years of experience as a screenwriter, creator of content in various forms and formats intended for television, online and other distribution channels. Writer, editor and man of the word.

He gained extensive experience in the civil sector as a founder and manager of a successful non-governmental organization Via Civic, providing innovative training in the field of entrepreneurship, personal and professional development, digital storytelling and more.

Professional consultant on topics related to media literacy, communication management, effective use of the media mix, content creation, creative writing and more.

Teodora Ivanova-Valeva,Impact Drive

Her professional life has long been associated with project management and organizational development, as well as the design and management of grant schemes and programs. He works for a short time in public authorities and in private management consulting, but finds passion and meaning in working in the non-governmental sector and people working for causes. He is very interested in how to be effective, influential and successful in their missions. The activity in support of the organizations is related to participation in projects, mentoring, assistance in creating fundraising and business plans, organizational, communication and management strategies, lectures, consulting and others.

The meeting will be moderated by Veselina Panayotova,Impact Drive and business development expert in the project "DigiComs - the voice of organizations with a mission", funded by the Bulgarian Women's Fund