PetrikSaks
- SENIOR CONSULTANT
Petrik’s focus has been the development of the youth sector and civil society more broadly for most of his adult life. He has previously led the Students’ Foundation and worked as a consultant at DD StratLab, where he has led and contributed to projects in the youth, education, culture, and health sectors.
Over the years, he has been involved in the leadership of several student organizations, contributed to the work of various civic initiatives and networks, and led projects aimed at increasing the impact of the civil society.
During this time, he has gained experience in organiational and project management, sales and project writing, communications and brand development. Petrik has a bachelor’s degree in History and a master’s degree in “Change Management in Society.”
Societal roles
The main objectives of ENL are to support youth organizations, create a social and legal environment that empowers young people, represent the political interests of youth both in Estonia and internationally, and encourage young people to actively participate in public life.
ENL works to improve legislation affecting young people and youth organizations, promote better and more transparent funding practices, and support its member organizations in increasing their impact.
A citizens’ assembly is a deliberative democracy method that helps build shared commitment to sustainable change by bringing into decision-making processes people whose voices are usually not heard in public debate.
The Supervisory Committee reviews the activities of the University of Tartu Student Union’s institute and faculty representatives, the Student Union board, and the Student Union as a whole. It oversees the legal and financial compliance of the aforementioned bodies.
OLE ROHKEM. (BE MORE.) develops leaders of student organisations in Tartu and popularises student organisations.
Federation of Estonian Student Unions (EÜL) is an umbrella organisation of students whose aim is to stand for the rights, needs and interests of students on a national level and to support student unions in carrying out their work.
EDUCATIon
Change Management in Society