Elena Calistru
Elena Calistru is the chair and founder of Funky Citizens, a
Romanian-based NGO. Funky Citizens builds research-based, data-driven advocacy
tools. Funky Citizens’ tools aim to be educational and actionable, encouraging
citizens to engage in accountability and government responsibility initiatives
in which they can see an impact. Elena has more than 10 years of experience in
civil society projects, both at national and international level. Her expertise
is mainly in the area of good governance, transparency, public finance and
advocacy. She strongly believes that data and online tools can empower citizens
to influence public sector reform.