44th Board of I.F.A ACE
From left to right: Marija Malinina, Ece Erdoğan, Anna Benedek, Matilde Pratas Varino, İlke Gögce
President: Anna Benedek
Secretary: Ece Erdoğan
Treasurer: Matilde Pratas Varino
Public Affairs Manager: Marija Malinina
Marketing Manager: İlke Gögce
Anna Benedek (President)
Hi all! I’m Anna, the 44th President of I.F.A. ACE. This means that I am the one making sure that we are working towards our goals set for this year, and I ensure that the board and the committees are fulfilling their roles.
I am also a third-year IBCoM student from Hungary. Last year, I was the president of the Social Events Committee, but I have also been a passive member in my first year. It’s really exciting to step into this position!
In my free time, I love hanging out with my friends, listening to music and keeping up with random pop culture things.
Ece Erdoğan (Secretary & Financial Control)
Hey everyone, my name is Ece and I'm the Secretary of the 44th Board of IFA ACE! I'll be ensuring an effective & smooth communication both externally and internally within ACE. I’ll also be supporting our treasurer by keeping an eye on the budget and helping with the financial side of things.
I'm from Türkiye, Antalya, and currently I'm doing my second year of IBCoM. You can find me (trying to) study in the library, joining one of the dance classes on campus, or hanging out with my friends on a night out. I really like yapping for hours, getting beers, and trying out new stuff!
And I also love meeting new people, so I’m really looking forward to building connections and having an amazing year full of laughter and success!
Matilde Pratas Varino (Treasurer & Editor-in-Chief)
Hello everyone, I’m Matilde and this year’s Treasurer and Editor-in-Chief!! As a Treasurer I’m responsible for all financial and administrative aspects of our association, one of my goals being to assure that the year’s budget is well maintained. As Editor-in-Chief, I oversee our magazine EmbrACE and all its publications. Additionally, I am a Board Representative (and Treasurer!) for the Career&Networking, EXPO and Study Trip committees - I’m beyond excited to contribute to our ESHCC student environment!
Other than ACE, I’m a second year IBCoM honour student. If I’m not studying or in the office, you can expect me to be organising my next week, cooking, playing cozy games or even doing art. I am looking forwards to work in collaboration with all of our active members in providing an enthusiastic community to our students and members.
Marija Malinina (Public Affairs Manager)
Hey! My name is Marija, and I’m from Lithuania. I’m currently a second-year IBACS student.
This year, I have the honor of serving as the Public Affairs Manager (PAM) on the 44th Board of I.F.A. ACE, a role I’m really excited about! As PAM, I’m responsible for internal communication with the ESHCC faculty and external communication with our current and potential partners and sponsors.
I’m passionate about traveling and art in all its forms. So far, I’ve already visited 32 countries, and I’m always eager to discover more cultures and perspectives.
Fun fact: I also hold a black belt in Kyokushin karate, which has taught me discipline, focus, and perseverance both inside and outside the dojo!
İlke Gögce (Marketing Manager & Vice President)
Hi, I'm İlke, Marketing Manager of the 44th Board of ACE. I'm in my second year of studies. During my first year, I handled marketing for the Career Committee and enjoyed what I achieved and learned so much that I applied for this position, and I was lucky enough!
I'm a big physical media fan and constantly visit second-hand record stores or fairs to collect different kinds of DVDs, CDs, or vinyls. Besides that, I like taking pictures of almost anything I find visually appealing or meaningful. I wouldn't call myself a good photographer, but I can definitely appreciate things I see while casually walking around. I also love traveling and almost every city is on my bucket list for different reasons. Also, please never ask about my favorite anything because I get nervous choosing favorites and prefer just liking what I like.
And most importantly, I love being part of the 44th Board and managing ACE's branding. Meeting new people through ACE has been wonderful, and I can already tell this will be an amazing year for both ACE and me.