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Letiția Pupăzeanu Executive Director

Following a 6 year experience at the USAID (United States Agency for International Development), Letiția Pupăzeanu joined AmCham Romania in 2007 as Advocacy Manager, later promoted to Policy Director and Deputy Executive Director.

 

In her personal life, Letiția is an advocate for simple and responsible living, healthy eating habits and environment protection.

Ana-Maria Ciobanu Advocacy & External Relations Manager

Ana-Maria Ciobanu joined AmCham in 2013 and is coordinating AmCham advocacy activities, as well as AmCham’s contribution to strategic partnerships of the organization. Ana-Maria coordinates the AmCham Capital Markets and Financial Services, HealthcareReal Estate & Construction,  Taxation and Tourism Committees. 

 

Ana-Maria graduated magna cum laude from the American University in Paris, specializing in Political Science and International Economics.

 

She also holds a Master’s in Public Administration, from the University of Bucharest, as well as a certificate in International Relations, from the Romanian Diplomatic Institute.

Ana-Maria is passionate about education and seeing the young generation thrive.

Raluca-Andreea Manea Public Policy & EU Affairs Manager

Raluca joined the AmCham team in 2020 to support our advocacy activity. She is coordinating the Digital Economy, EnergyEnvironment, Structural Funds, Public Procurement and PPP Committees and Macroeconomic TF,   and is also responsible for managing AmCham’s activity in the field of EU affairs.

 

Raluca holds a MA in International Public Affairs with a specialization in European Affairs from the University of Bucharest and an Executive Degree in Diplomacy from the European Academy of Diplomacy in Poland. Before joining AmCham, she worked for the European Commission Representation in Romania and the OSCE/ODIHR.

Raluca is passionate about learning and development and is actively seeking for new challenges and opportunities to reinforce her skills and expertise.

Oana Dobrițescu Advocacy Specialist

Oana joined the AmCham team in 2022 to support our advocacy activity. She is coordinating the Competition and State-Aid, Labor, Corporate Governance Committees and the Data Protection & ePrivacy and Trade Legislation TF.

Oana holds a bachelor's degree in Law from the University of Bucharest, and a Master’s in Public International Law, from the University of Bucharest. Before joining AmCham, she worked in publishing for legal books and periodicals.

Her personal interests include art, reading science fiction and growing plants.

Manuel Cazac Business Growth & Outreach Programs Manager

Manuel joined AmCham at the end of 2019 and is now responsible for developing our business growth services for members and strengthening our ties with partners in the United States. He is also closely involved in expanding AmCham’s regional outreach in Romania. In the past, Manuel was the lead on topics such as capital markets & financial services, corporate governance, structural funds, public procurement & PPP, and real estate.

 

He has a BA in Philosophy from University College London (UCL) and an MA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Bucharest. His academic interests still lie with policymaking in education and the impact of new technologies on the social and political thinking, new economic models, and dynamic governance.
He is passionate about education and an advocate for civic engagement and participation and is involved with educational and civic programs and projects by local NGOs. His side interests include graphic design, podcasts, and emerging tech..

Camelia Stanciu Events & Marketing Manager

Camelia Stanciu has been coordinating AmCham Romania’s events since 2006 when she joined the organization as Events Coordinator. Along the years she took over several additional duties, being now our liaison for other bodies that AmCham is working with: the ICT Task Force within Coalitia pentru Dezvoltarea României (www.coalitia.org) and BIAC – Bucharest International Arbitration Court (bucharestarbitration.org).

 
 

Camelia is a very detail oriented person, very organized and with an eye for matching resources/vs/results. She may be demanding in fulfilling her tasks, both with others and herself, but accolades are the usual closing of her activities. Camelia’s personal interests include travelling, art and artists, fashion and fashionistas!

Mihaela Gușu Finance & Adminstration Manager

Mihaela Gușu is coordinating AmCham Romania’s Financial and HR operations, also proactively supporting other functions in the organization, mainly related to administrative, membership & events.

Mihaela enjoys reading fiction and history and classical music.

Andreea Roman Communication & Membership Manager

Andreea Roman joined AmCham in 2006, covering communication and membership. Beginning with 2022, Andreea coordinates AmCham’s communication, ensuring a proper reflection of AmCham’s key messages and activity in communication with members, and with all relevant private and public stakeholders.

Andreea constantly follows topics that reflect her main interests – writing with impact, efficient communication flows, new technologies, education and parenting.

 

Ioana-Alexandra Chilom Community & Key Account Specialist

Ioana joined AmCham team in August 2022 to coordinate membership related activities and community engagement. Along with membership retention and outreach activities, she will be the main point of contact for the U.S. Business Visa Application Program.

 

Ioana holds a first class honours bachelor’s degree in International Relations with Working Experience Abroad from the University of Exeter, United Kingdom. Currently, she is enrolled at the Communication and EU Affairs master’s programme of the National School of Political and Administrative Studies (SNSPA), Bucharest. 

Previously, she worked as a junior researcher and media relations at a think-thank in Bucharest and recently finished the Schuman Traineeship programme at the European Parliament. 

Ioana is passionate about travelling, driving and is always looking out for new opportunities to improve her personal growth. 

Antonia Cornea U.S. Business Visa Project Assistant

Antonia Cornea is an ambitious student with a passion for innovation working towards her Bachelors in International Business at the Romanian American University. With a proactive personality, she is here to assist you in the U.S. Business Visa Facilitation Program.

Dan Dochia Courier, Office Administration

Dan Dochia is the practical arm of the team, taking care of all the logistics and administrative tasks that ensure the timely deliverance of the AmCham correspondence and the best AmCham experience for our visitors.

Dan’s personal interests include family life and gardening.