Ilze Vanaga
Position: Life-long Learning and Heritage Projects
Place: Latvia, Gulbene
Moto: Nothing in excess
Tasks
Project development from idea to submission. Definition of project ideas and goals, in accordance with the program conditions. Implementation of training programs on topics such as cultural heritage values, interpretation and community-led cultural heritage management.
Experience
Cultural heritage projects coordinator and practitioner. Since 2014, experience in managing national and international projects (Erasmus+, Interreg, Latvian Culture Capital Foundation, LEADER etc.). Since 2025, leading several initiatives aimed at activating the heritage community of the abandoned Beļava Manor House, identifying its potential functions, developing an interpretation plan and building a bridge between the local community and the municipality.
Master’s degree in Cultural Heritage Governance and Communication (Latvian Academy of Culture, 2024)
Languages
Latvian – native
English – B2
Hobbies
Watertourism, weaving, gardening