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Alumni Community leadership at RIT Croatia provides continuous service to the college, main campus, and our alumni by facilitating communication and relations between RIT alumni worldwide. The graduates of RIT Croatia elected new leadership to the RIT Croatia Alumni Community. We are proud to announce our new President Angela Madjer Krčelić (BS, Class of 2018) and Vice President Niko Katušić (BS, Class of 2019).

Niko is an aspiring professional with a diverse mix of experiences in sales, branding, and marketing across various industries, including hospitality, automotive, and FMCG. Passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship and committed to pursuing sustainable practices in today’s evolving markets. Niko deeply appreciates the strong sense of community and belonging nurtured within the RIT environment, fully embracing the principles of collaboration and inclusivity.

"I am honored and thrilled to accept the role of President at RIT Croatia Alumni Community. As the new President, my vision for the next 3 years is grounded in 3 pillars; Engage, Support, and Contribute. Very excited to lead this journey of excellence with your trust and support. Together, we’ll create opportunities for growth, mentorship, and lifelong learning. Let’s make a lasting impact, and I can’t wait to see where our inspiring community takes us!"

Andrea is an accomplished professional in corporate hospitality and customer relations across the DACH region, she brings a strong global background shaped by her time at RIT’s Croatian and US campuses. Passionate about community and mentorship, she is dedicated to expanding alumni networking, building international cross-campus ties, and structuring specialized industry tracks so every RIT student and graduate can easily access the right connections.

The Alumni Advisory Board was formed in 2021, and comprised of all the former alumni presidents, vice presidents, and alumni, who held Student Government presidential positions during their undergraduate studies at RIT Croatia. The role of the Alumni Advisory Board is to serve as the advisory body of the RIT Croatia alumni community. The Board's primary responsibility is to provide leadership in developing and executing stimulating and engaging alumni programs and activities. 24 board members are the voice of more than 3500 alumni and they volunteer their time, resources, and talent to RIT Croatia and the alumni community.

Alumni Advisory Board Members:

• Zvonimir Baljak, Data Strategist, CIAL Dun & Bradstreet
• Martina Basić Bencun, Head of Treasury Division, Banco Popolare Croatia d.d.
• Marijana Bello, Senior Product Owner, Avery Dennison
• Ivona Bustruc, Management, Hotel & Restaurant Haus Fabry
• Andrea Đanić, Finance Service Intern, Rimac Technology
• Lina Hrpka Daxini, Co-founder and President, Centar iLab
• Ana Jarak, Product Development Manager, Scenic
• Niko Katušić, Key Account Manager, L’Oréal
• Sven Kovačević, Construction Project Manager, ADU Contractors
• Angela Krčelić, Founder, Laval Social Media Marketing Solutions
• Nikolina Lazarević, Applications Install Base Account Executive, Oracle
• Kristina Mandac, Platform Growth Executive, Infobip
• Jernej Masnec, Chief Operating Officer, Underline Science Inc.
• Nina Mimica, Board Member and Chief Digitalization Officer, Studenac market
• Jenny Paskojević, Event and Sponsorship Executive, Adriatic Luxury Hotels
• Zoran Pejović, Chief Transformation Officer, Lošinj Hotels and Villas
• Martina Perić Tolj, Board Member, Učimo Foundation
• Marta Primorac
• Mirna Sorajić, Sales and Marketing, Croatia Holidays
• Mirela Subotić, Senior Project Manager, Addico Bank Hrvatska
• Đejla Šuman, Software Developer, ZIRA
• Toma Šutić, Member of the Cabinet of the Vice President for Democracy and Demography, European Commission
• Mirjana Šutić
• Ivan Tabula, Director of F&B Outlets, Amadria Park
• Izet Ždralović, Partner, Silicon Gardens