Sefer Selimi is the Founder and CEO of Democracy Lab. He holds a BA in Business Administration from South East European University (SEEU) and an MSc in Diplomacy and International Relations from the International University of Struga. He is a 2016 alumnus of the Community Solutions Program, a U.S. Department of State leadership program implemented by IREX. Over the course of his career, he has worked as a project manager for different local NGOs, implementing projects in the fields of transparency and accountability of local government. Sefer held the position of Development Officer for the Department of Local Economic Development and Project Implementation of the Gostivar Municipality between 2013 and 2017. He also spearheaded the inception of the Gostivar Municipal Youth Council where he serves as Senior Coordinator. In early 2015, he also founded the Youth Empowerment Platform. Sefer’s rich experience makes him very well-versed in relations between international development agencies and local institutions. He is committed to fostering sustainable cooperation and partnerships to make tangible changes in local communities in Macedonia.