Jan Peloza
About Jan Peloza
Jan Peloza serves as the President of the European Youth Card Association and is the Founding Curator of the Koper Hub within the Global Shapers Community. He has extensive experience in youth health and policy organizations across Europe, holding various leadership roles over the years.
Current Role at European Youth Card Association
Jan Peloza serves as the President of the European Youth Card Association, a position he has held since 2020. His work is based in Brussels, Belgium. In this role, he focuses on promoting youth mobility and access to opportunities for young people across Europe.
Experience with Global Shapers Community
Jan Peloza is the Founding Curator of the Koper Hub within the Global Shapers Community. He has been in this role since 2020. Previously, he was a member of the Ljubljana Hub from 2015 to 2016 and served as its Curator from 2016 to 2017. His involvement emphasizes community engagement and youth empowerment.
Professional Background in Youth Organizations
Jan Peloza has extensive experience in youth organizations. He served as a Board Member for the International Youth Health Organization from 2018 to 2020 and for the European Youth Card Association from 2017 to 2020. His roles have included advocacy and strategic development aimed at improving youth health and well-being.
Academic Qualifications
Jan Peloza holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer and Information Science from the University of Ljubljana, which he completed from 2004 to 2012. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Strategic Marketing from the Faculty of Social Sciences at the same university, studying from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, he obtained an MBA in Business Administration and Management from the University of Ljubljana in 2021.
Leadership in Alcohol Policy Networks
Jan Peloza has held various leadership roles in alcohol policy organizations. He was the President of the Alcohol Policy Youth Network from 2012 to 2016 and served as a Monitoring Committee member for both the Alcohol Policy Youth Network and No Excuse Slovenia from 2016 to 2018. His work focused on promoting health policies related to alcohol consumption among youth.