Gajtana Simonovski

Gajtana Simonovski has extensive experience in various roles within the nonprofit sector. Gajtana started their career in 1996 as a Junior Consultant at the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF). Gajtana then worked as a Development Associate at the New York Hall of Science before joining the Community Service Society as a Program & Resource Specialist. Gajtana later became a Project Director, overseeing projects from 2000 to 2010.

In 2008, Gajtana took on a training consultant role at Temple University Center before serving as a Project Management Consultant at the Community Service Society in 2011. Gajtana then joined New Alternatives For Children as the Director of Volunteers and Community Relations, managing programming and increasing program capacity through a volunteer program. In 2014, they became the Director of Income Support Services at the Community Service Society of New York, where they focused on strategic planning and securing program funding.

Gajtana Simonovski has a diverse education history. They first attended the University at Albany, SUNY, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Later, they pursued a Certificate in Fundraising from the New York University School of Continuing & Professional Studies. They then furthered their education by completing a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree at Hunter College in 2020. Gajtana also has a Certificate in School of Continuing & Professional Studies from New York University. Additionally, they have pursued professional development courses and obtained certifications in areas such as Building Dynamic, Collaborative Teams, Philanthropic & Fundraising Administration, and Training: Instruction & Enterprise Learning, all from New York University. Gajtana's education also includes studying at Columbia University, specifically at the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), where they focused on Economic and Political Development for their Master of International Affairs (MIA) degree. Lastly, Gajtana studied at Sorbonne Université, although the details of their degree and field of study are not provided.