Iva Pozniak works as a senior associate at Regional agency DUNEA, directly involved in preparation and management of projects funded from different national and international programs, managing multiple projects, promotion, and PR activities. The main work scope is the development of the region among bordering countries, in accordance with EU policies, with a special focus on the marine environment as a key driver for sustainable development and the blue growth process. Iva is also a postgraduate student on Applied marine sciences, with a doctoral thesis on marine litter problematics.