Laurențiu Dașcă

Affiliated Experts
Fellow, Aspen Healthcare & Quality of Life Program

Laurențiu Dașcă is a Physician, EMBA, Senior Healthcare Executive with over 20 years of experience in general management of clinics, hospitals, and medical operations, with significant achievements in business development, clinical governance, customer services, and compliance. Laurențiu Dașcă is a strategic visionary with expertise in transforming business models in healthcare, team management, and aligning resources […]

Ana Bobirca

Affiliate Expert & Aspen Seminar Alumna 2012
Senior Fellow, Aspen New Economy & Society Program

Ana Bobirca is a seasoned investment professional with over 20 years of experience in the investment fund industry. She has extensive board-level expertise across various sectors including energy, logistics, transportation, international forwarding, financial services, commercial real estate, construction materials, agribusiness, distribution, and consumer goods. Currently, she serves on the Supervisory Board of Hidroelectrica and is […]

Florentina Dumitru

Brussels Alumni Community Coordinator
Strategic Communication Expert, European External Action Service

Florentina is a communication and strategy expert dedicated to delivering impactful projects with professionalism and a focus on adding value. She believes leadership and a values-based approach are key to helping society move forward, especially in today’s complex world.   Florentina’s career has been anchored by her expertise in communication. Currently, she works at the […]

Teodor Cristian Blidaru

Affiliate Expert, ASFA Member & AYLP Fellow 2022
Fellow, Aspen Healthcare & Quality of Life Program

Teodor Cristian Blidaru is a Romanian doctor, contributing to health policy and healthcare innovation. Recently, he took on the role of Project Coordinator for the Health Innovation Hub of Romania. This new initiative, a partnership between public and private sectors, aims to foster innovation in healthcare policies and technologies, particularly to enhance Romania’s abilities in […]

Ștefan Strilciuc

Affiliate Expert, Fellow 2018
Fellow, Aspen Healthcare & Quality of Life Program

Dr. Ștefan Strilciuc is the head of the Department of Genomics within the MEDFUTURE Institute for Biomedical Research at the Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy and the Evidence Generation Medical Lead for Novartis Romania. As an Associate Research Professor, his work lies at the intersection of public health and medicine, having been involved […]

Mădălina Mocan

Affiliate Expert, ASFA Member & AYLP Fellow 2009
Moderator, Aspen Institute Romania leadership seminars; Civil Society Professional

Mădălina Mocan is a long-standing member of the Aspen Institute Romania community, as a leadership seminars moderator and fellow. Also, as affiliate expert, she has contributed significantly to the development of the leadership programs of the Aspen Institute Romania, advising on the curriculum and design of various programs, which are in continuous diversification.  In addition, […]

Alina Inayeh

Affiliate Expert & Lead Advisor, Aspen Institute Romania

Ana Maria Cătăuță

Affiliate Expert & ASFA Member & AYLP Fellow 2010
Director, Aspen Energy & Sustainabilty Program

Ana Maria Cătăuță was a Member of the Romanian Parliament between 2020 and 2024, representing the Social Democratic Party. Ana was Vice-president of the Pro America Group in the Romanian Parliament, President of the Joint Committee for UNESCO, Member of the Romanian Delegation to NATO PA, Secretary of the European Affairs Committee, and Member of the Committee […]

Radu Puchiu

ASFA Member, Affiliate Expert & Aspen Seminar Alumnus 2019
Director, Aspen Technology & Society Program

Since 2019, Radu leads the Technology and Society Program at Aspen Institute Romania, fostering the multi-stakeholder dialogue around the current and future challenges in the process of digital transformation and its impact on society. Co-Founder of H.appyCities, building digital platforms and mobile applications that empower citizens, communities, and local authorities to think, communicate and act collectively for […]