Larisa Claru

Larisa Claru is a seasoned professional in resource development and fundraising, currently serving as the Director for Resource Development Europe at the European Committee of the Weizmann Institute of Science since October 2020. Larisa co-founded and has been a Board Member of Asociatia The Social Incubator since March 2016. Previous roles include serving as the Senior Fundraising Director for Make-A-Wish Romania from October 2014 to March 2016 and as the Fundraising Manager at Special Olympics Romania from April 2007 to March 2014. Additionally, Larisa was a Board Member at Special Olympics and held the position of President at the Marius Ivan Foundation from April 2007 to March 2010. Larisa also worked in media as a CO/TV Host for Green Report and as a TV Host for MTV Networks. Larisa's academic background includes a degree in Public Administration from Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, further education at ASEBUSS Business School, and training from the Institutul Diplomatic Roman.