Amazonas team

Social pedagogue and supervisor in psychosocial work with many years of experience. She actively participates in the development of social entrepreneurship in Europe and contributes to the development of professional standards in helping professions. Today, as the president of Amazonas, she continues to be strong professional support to the team.

Professor of Social Pedagogy, founder of the Amazonas Association. Responsible for program management and development as well as the strategic leadership of the organization. In her work, she combines her profession with body techniques and capoeira, developing innovative approaches in the field of social pedagogy. Alongside numerous trainings, she completed NLP training and education in systemic constellation leadership.

Master of Archaeology, expert in program and financial management. In addition to overseeing the operational and financial implementation of programs and projects, he coordinates European Solidarity Corps volunteers. Known for his calmness and precision, he ensures stability and quality in program implementation.

Master of Social Pedagogy and gestalt psychotherapy trainee under supervision. She coordinates and develops youth programs and manages Amazonas’ communication channels. She actively works in the counseling center with young people, coordinates Erasmus+ programs, and maintains quality partnerships. She brings fresh ideas and a passion for connecting people.

Master of Psychology and reality therapy trainee under supervision. At Amazonas, she coordinates the work of the counseling center and provides counseling support to young people and parents. She has years of experience in individual and group work, especially in the areas of anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. She particularly enjoys working with young people and supporting personal growth through the therapeutic process.

Master of Psychology and cognitive-behavioral therapy trainee under supervision. At Amazonas, she coordinates the counseling center and provides counseling support to young people and parents. She is especially focused on working with adolescents and young adults, motivated by the progress of clients and their growing independence in everyday life.

Professor of Kinesiology and kinesiotherapist, with the title of Monitora in capoeira. At Amazonas, she conducts group work with children and youth, leads workshops with children and parents, and trains preschool and school-age children in capoeira, occasionally adults as well. She is also an Empowerment Self Defense (ESD) instructor and has completed numerous additional trainings in kinesiology and methods of working with people.

Master of Psychology. At Amazonas, she conducts group work with children and youth focused on developing social and emotional skills. She coordinates student volunteers involved in program implementation and provides support to parents. She is additionally trained as a capoeira workshop leader and Empowerment Self Defense (ESD) instructor.

Tena Kostanjšek (Profesora Macaquinha) — in addition to her role as Executive Director, leads capoeira training for adults.

Dario Vlahović (Professor Dario)
Master of Psychology and capoeira professor with many years of experience. Leads adult capoeira training at Amazonas.

Margarita Vukoja (Instrutora Chicote)
Architect and capoeira instructor with years of experience. Leads adult capoeira training.

Teodora Tadej (Instrutora Pippi Meialonga)
Master of Mathematics and capoeira instructor. Leads capoeira training for school-age children in Zagreb.

Anđelka Pelinović (Monitora Mulher Gata) — in addition to her program work, leads capoeira training for children.

Eugen Mustač (Aluno Cenoura)
Student at the Technical Polytechnic, youngest member of the trainer team. Leads capoeira training for school-age children in Zagreb and Zaprešić.

COUNSELING TEAM

Maria Santini — Psychologist, reality therapy trainee under supervision

Valerija Ercegovac — Psychologist, cognitive-behavioral therapy trainee under supervision

Tihana Premuž — Psychologist, reality therapy trainee under supervision

Tina Šimurina — Gestalt counseling therapist trainee under supervision

Sonja Miočić — Gestalt counseling therapist trainee under supervision

Ružica Skopljak Masier — Social worker, reality therapy trainee

Vlatka Šipoš — Reality therapy trainee

Kristina Sekulić — Psychologist, reality therapy trainee under supervision

Dario Vlahović — Psychologist, cognitive-behavioral therapy trainee

Adrian Štark — Psychologist, gestalt psychotherapist

Sanja Orešković Vrbanec — Social pedagogue, gestalt therapist, member of the Chamber of Psychotherapists, supervisor of counselling team

PROGRAM TEAM – TRIBO MODERNA (Capoeira for Tolerance and Non-Violence)

Tena Kostanjšek (Professor of Social Pedagogy) — Voditeljica programa, koordinira aktivnosti, provodi edukacije i pruža podršku roditeljima

Stela Božiček (mag. psihologije) — Program Leader, coordinates activities, provides training, and supports parents

Anđelka Pelinović (Professor of Kinesiology, Kinesiotherapist) — Leads group work with children

Sara Kovačević (Master of Speech Therapy) — Leads group work with children

Vjekoslav Barač (Master of Psychology) — Leads group work with children

Katarina Križić (Master of Pedagogy) — Leads group work with children

Sanja Orešković Vrbanec (Social Pedagogue, Gestalt Therapist) — Provides supervision for program team

Amazonas team

Andreja

Tena

Blaž

Ivona

Maria

Valerija

Anđelka

Stela

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