Our team
Dedicated people who, through experience and passion, bring GenderDoc-M programs and services to life.
Angela Frolov
GDM Administrator / LGBT Rights Lobby and Advocacy Program DirectorShe has been active in the organization since 2006: she began to actively engage...
She has been active in the organization since 2006: she began to actively engage in the center's activities as a volunteer in the program dedicated to women's activism; in 2007 she took over the position of assistant in the Lobby and Advocacy Program to support the rights of LGBT+ people; in 2008 she was promoted to the position of coordinator of the Lobby and Advocacy Program. She coordinates the general activity of the program, represents the interests of the organization at the national and international levels, conducts trainings on sexual orientation and gender identity, documents cases of discrimination and human rights violations based on sexual orientation and gender identity, provides primary legal advice to beneficiaries and, if necessary, redirects beneficiaries to a professional lawyer. She coordinates the organization's information campaigns and develops expert assessments on the human rights situation for LGBT people in the Republic of Moldova.
Leo Zbancă
Vice Director responsabil fundraising şi colaborari strategiceLeo comes with a rich background, having master’s degrees in Social Psychology a...
Leo comes with a rich background, having master’s degrees in Social Psychology and Film Directing. With life experiences in Russia, France and Spain and being an LGBT+ activist since 2014, Leo’s international experience is complemented by his role as a trainer for the Council of Europe’s Erasmus+ programs since 2016, with a focus on digital tools and media literacy. To date, more than 900 people from all over Europe have gone through his trainings. With expertise in project management and training, as well as professional relations with international NGOs, Leo aims to continue the development of the organization in the best traditions. Leo is fluent in six languages, identifies as a transmasculine person. Previously, he was the coordinator of the transgender support group at GENDERDOC-M.
Alexei Marcicov
Vice Director, Information Policy Consultant. Coordinator of the Senior Gay Support GroupHe is the founder of the GENDERDOC-M Information Center. From the day of the org...
He is the founder of the GENDERDOC-M Information Center. From the day of the organization’s foundation until December 24, 2016, he was almost unanimously elected as its president. He is the founder and editor-in-chief of the magazine “Zerkalo”, which reported on the situation of LGBT people in Moldova (published from 1998 to 2018). Alexei is not only the founder and ideological inspirer of the non-governmental organization, he also actively works on the implementation of strategic programs and current projects of GENDERDOC-M, being a consultant in the field of information policy. If necessary, he provides consultations on the organization of publications of printed materials and updates the materials of the GDM.MD Center website. He is the organizer of the first Pride Festival in Moldova. He also coordinates the support group for gays of the third age, organizes the activity on compliance of the Center’s employees with safety techniques at work.
Veceaslav Mulear
Program Director “LGBT+ Health”He has been active in the organization since 2007, before that, for five years, ...
He has been active in the organization since 2007, before that, for five years, he was a volunteer of the Center. He began his professional career in the organization as an assistant in the “LGBT+ Health” Program. In 2011, he was promoted to the position of coordinator of health events, within the same Program. Starting with 2014, he took over the position of “LGBT+ Health” Program Coordinator, within which he is responsible for representing the “GENDERDOC-M” Information Center and promoting the interests and rights of LGBT+ and BGB in the National TB and AIDS Coordination Council, as well as in the KAP Committee (Key Affected Populations) Moldova. He is actively involved in advocacy activities to ensure the sustainability of continuous access to HIV/STI prevention services, HIV care and support for the LGBT+ and BGB community in Moldova. If you have innovative ideas and suggestions to improve the services of the “LGBT+ Health” program, you can contact Veaceslav Mulear at any time.
Serghei Craveti
Program Director Organizational DevelopmentSergey is the center’s “master key,” the man who finds the mechanisms by which t...
Sergey is the center’s “master key,” the man who finds the mechanisms by which the organization’s internal processes can be repaired, simplified, and put back into operation. He joined the team in 2024, initially occupying the position of Assistant to the Program Coordinators. Over time, he has grown professionally to the position of Director of the Organizational Development Program. In this position, Sergey ensures that the organization’s processes function as well as possible, but also that the people in the team can work in a healthy and sustainable environment. He is attentive not only to results and efficiency, but also to the risk of professional burnout of colleagues. With over 5 years of experience in organizational management, Sergey is concerned with structuring and automating processes. He is constantly looking for ways to simplify work, reduce the administrative burden, and create systems that help colleagues work easier and more efficiently.
Albina Ciuprin
LGBTQ+ Community Development Program CoordinatorAlbina Ciuprin is an activist dedicated to the fight for LGBTQ+ rights and the f...
Albina Ciuprin is an activist dedicated to the fight for LGBTQ+ rights and the feminist movement. She was selected through a competition in December 2023 for the position of coordinator of the LGBTQ+ Community Development Program at the "GENDERDOC-M" Information Center. Since January 1, 2024, Albina has been responsible for organizing and coordinating informative, social and artistic events to strengthen community ties and promote diversity and inclusion. Albina is the organization's main contact for the LGBTQ+ community, actively involved in informing members about the services offered by the center, with a special focus on support groups, psychological and legal consultations. She is committed to ensuring the smooth running of the Community Development Program and maintaining the necessary resources for all activities. In addition, Albina coordinates the support group for LGBTQ+ adolescents and the organization's volunteer group, contributing to creating a supportive and encouraging environment. She works closely with volunteers to efficiently coordinate the organization's activities.
Elena Mitieva
AccountantHe has been working in the center as the chief accountant since the day the orga...
He has been working in the center as the chief accountant since the day the organization was founded. He graduated from the Faculty of Economics of the State Agrarian University of the Republic of Moldova, majoring in "Accountant-economist". Since 1998, he has been in charge of accounting for the editorial office of the first LGBT journal "Oglinda". At the Information Center "GENDERDOC-M" he is in charge of accounting and financial activities (state reporting and targeted funding).
Verbenco Andrei
IT AdministratorHe joined the organization in 2002 as a volunteer during the annual "Rainbow ove...
He joined the organization in 2002 as a volunteer during the annual "Rainbow over the Nistru" festival. In 2008, he was admitted to the center as a technical assistant. In 2011, in addition to his main activity, he became involved in the development of the organization's web resources. A year later, he was transferred to the position of system administrator of the Center. As part of his work, he is responsible for ensuring the efficient functioning of the organization's web resources, updating information on the official website, and maintaining the center's computers and computer networks.
Grigore Lungu
Outreach activities coordinator. Support group coordinator for people living with HIVAfter several years of volunteering in the field of HIV and other STI prevention...
After several years of volunteering in the field of HIV and other STI prevention, in 2015 he was hired as an Outreach Consultant in the “LGBT+ Health” Program. He currently coordinates outreach activities in the field and facilitates support group meetings for people living with HIV. He offers counseling services in the field of voluntary counseling and testing for HIV and other STIs, in the field of PrEP/PEP, primary psychological counseling services, counseling on addiction and the consequences of the use of new psychoactive substances, counseling on adherence to ARV treatment for people living with HIV and other types of counseling. Since 2020 he has been a “Reactor” - registrar of human rights violations in the REAct “Rights-Evidence-ACTion” system, monitoring and documenting cases of violations of the rights of LGBT+ people in the field of health
Natalia Ozturk
Assistant Program “LGBT+ Health”. Coordinator of the support group for parents of LGBT+ peopleShe graduated from the Faculty of Journalism and Communication Sciences at USM a...
She graduated from the Faculty of Journalism and Communication Sciences at USM and completed a master's degree in social work at UPSC - social services in the field of population health. She started working at the Information Center “GENDERDOC-M” in 1998, upon its founding. For several years, she coordinated volunteer activity within the organization, while working within the Helsinki Committee for Human Rights of Moldova. In 2001, she moved to a permanent position as an administrative assistant within the Information Center GENDERDOC-M, dealing with the training of the Center's library and working with beneficiaries. In 2006, she was appointed Regional Program Coordinator, within which she developed the LGBT+ movement and relations with other organizations in different regions of the country. In 2008, she became the Coordinator of the Organization’s Capacity Development Program, where she held events, seminars and trainings for the LGBT+ community, as well as for specialists in various fields, both in Moldova and in other post-Soviet countries. In 2011, she led the LGBT+ Community Health and Social Welfare Program, while organizing seminars and trainings for students from different universities and experts in various fields on the topic “Key Aspects of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity”. She created and developed the support group for parents of LGBT+ children and monitored the media in the Republic of Moldova. In 2014, she coordinated the activity of the Community Center. Since 2015, she has been an Assistant of the “LGBT+ Health” Program. In 2018, she was the Secretary of the KAP (Key Affected Populations) Moldova Committee. And in 2021, he received the "Involved Heart" award, which is given to human rights defenders for the courage and diligence they have shown in promoting the rights of LGBT+ people.
Viorel Cenușa
Office managerViorel Cenușa has been a member of the GENDERDOC-M Information Center since 2014...
Viorel Cenușa has been a member of the GENDERDOC-M Information Center since 2014. In January 2014, he was admitted to the organization, and at the end of 2017, based on the decision of the competitive commission, he was enrolled in the Center's staff to fill the vacant position of office manager. Viorel meets guests and beneficiaries of the GENDERDOC-M Information Center, answers phone calls, provides information about programs and the office's activity as a whole; registers beneficiaries who need legal and/or psychological assistance, at a meeting with a lawyer/psychologist at the Information Center. He is responsible for the library and film library, issues videos, books and magazines to all those who wish to work with them in the office or at home. For all questions related to Viorel Cenușa's competence, you can contact him at the following phone numbers: 022 288 863 or 022 288 861
Iulia Buzenco
PsychologistIulia Buzenco - psychologist. She started her activity at the GENDERDOC-M Inform...
Iulia Buzenco - psychologist. She started her activity at the GENDERDOC-M Information Center in 2022. Iulia graduated from the Faculty of Psychology and Psychopedagogy of the "Ion Creangă" State Pedagogical University with a degree in Psychotherapy and Counseling. She also has a master's degree in psychology. Work directions: gestalt therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, existential therapy. Forms of work: individual, trainings and lectures for adolescents and adults. As part of the psychological assistance program, Iulia offers professional online and face-to-face psychological support to the beneficiaries of the GENDERDOC-M Information Center, families and loved ones of people from the LGBT+ community. For a consultation with Iulia Buzenco, you must make an appointment by calling one of these numbers: +373 (22) 28 88 63 or +373 (22) 28 88 61
Oleg Butucel
Outreach workerOleg became acquainted with the activity of the GENDERDOC-M Information Center i...
Oleg became acquainted with the activity of the GENDERDOC-M Information Center in 2008, when he started voluntarily taking care of the organization's office. Then he worked as a technical assistant. And in 2015, based on a competition, he was accepted among the organization's employees, as an outreach worker. Oleg's most important mission is to facilitate the widest possible access to the group of MSM (men who have sex with men), to establish trusting relationships, for the most effective implementation of activities to prevent HIV infection and other sexually transmitted diseases. Oleg is a reserve officer. Educate an adopted son.
Liviu Verbițchi
Consultant-outreachHe began his outreach activity in the field of HIV and other STI prevention with...
He began his outreach activity in the field of HIV and other STI prevention with the piloting of the first projects in this field, exercising volunteer work for a long period of time. Since 2015, he has been employed within the “LGBT+ Health” Program, providing services to members of the LGBT+ and BSB community at meeting places. Thus, he offers peer counseling, voluntary counseling and testing for HIV, syphilis, viral hepatitis B, C and other STIs, PrEP/PEP counseling, counseling on sexual reproductive health and referral to specialists, but also distributes means of protection for safe sexual behavior.
Veaceslav Postoronca
Consultant-outreachHe began his work with the organization's first health projects on a volunteer b...
He began his work with the organization's first health projects on a volunteer basis. He was at the foundation of outreach activities and facilitated opportunities for their development. Currently, he is one of the outreach workers who has gone through all stages of sustainability of the outreach service for the LGBT+ and BSB community in the country. He works in all community locations, both at the Center's headquarters and in the field at meeting places for the LGBT+ and BSB community, providing prevention services and peer-to-peer psychosocial support in the field of HIV prophylaxis, PrEP/PEP and ARV treatment for people living with HIV; testing for HIV, syphilis, viral hepatitis B, C, distribution of protective equipment for safe sex, counseling on reducing internalized stigma, self-acceptance, addiction to new psychoactive substances and others.
Alexandru Goja
Specialist in monitoring and evaluation of the "LGBT+ Health" Program. Outreach and web-outreach consultant.He started his activity at the “GENDERDOC-M” Information Center in 2008 while he...
He started his activity at the “GENDERDOC-M” Information Center in 2008 while he was a student at the Faculty of General Medicine of the “Nicolae Testemițanu” University of Medical Sciences as a volunteer. In 2013, he started providing outreach services in the field and online, and in 2015 he was hired as an outreach consultant within the “LGBT+ Health” Program. Currently, he monitors and evaluates the progress of the projects within the LGBT+ Health Program, provides peer counseling services, voluntary counseling and testing for HIV and other STIs, counseling on the care and support of people living with HIV, counseling in the field of sexual and reproductive health and PrEP/PEP, counseling on addiction and the consequences of the use of new psychoactive substances, and provides online consultations through the web-outreach service. Since 2019, he has been a Member of the National Platform for Monitoring UN Human Rights Recommendations (right to health), while also acting as a Consultant for monitoring and documenting cases of violations of the rights of gay people, other MSM and transgender people. Since 2021, he has been an associate member of the KAP (Key Affected Populations) Committee, within which he represents the interests of gay people and other men who have sex with men (MSM) in Moldova.
Cristian Rotari
Consultant-outreachHe graduated from the Faculty of Psychology and Psychopedagogy, Specialization i...
He graduated from the Faculty of Psychology and Psychopedagogy, Specialization in Social Work at the State Pedagogical University. He began his activity at the GENDERDOC-M Information Center in 2018, when he was actively involved as a volunteer in the life of the organization. In 2020, he was hired as an outreach consultant within the “LGBT+ Health” Program, where he continues to work to this day. He provides peer counseling services, voluntary counseling and testing for HIV and other STIs, counseling in the field of sexual and reproductive health PrEP/PEP, counseling on addiction and the consequences of the use of new psychoactive substances, and distributes protective equipment for safe sexual behavior. Since 2021, he has been an associate member of the KAP (Key Affected Populations) Committee, within which he represents the interests of gay people and other men who have sex with men (MSM) in Moldova.
Randi Lukian
Coordinator of the support group for transgender and gender non-conforming peopleThroughout his life, he was passionate about fine arts. In 2018, he expressed hi...
Throughout his life, he was passionate about fine arts. In 2018, he expressed his interest in actively engaging in the life of the LGBT community, participating in a training organized by GENDERDOC-M. In the same year, he began volunteering within the organization, getting involved in festivals and community initiatives. In 2023, he was selected for the position of coordinator of the support group for the trans community and later joined the volunteer program coordination team, providing support in the planning and implementation of events, including Pride Park. He maintains a constant connection with the community, offering support, counseling and safe spaces for development. He holds trainings and educational sessions both for people in the community and for teams and organizations outside it, promoting understanding, inclusion and respect. He also provides legal and medical consultations for trans people and performs testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) within the organization's health program.
Diana Guja
Olga Cocirla
Manager financeHe has been working as a financial manager since 18.03.2024. He graduated with a...
He has been working as a financial manager since 18.03.2024. He graduated with a Master's degree in Economics from the State Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova, specialty: "Human Resources Management and Development". In the GENDERDOC-M Information Center, in cooperation with the program coordinators and the chief accountant, he develops and monitors the strategic budget of the organization, and also prepares semi-annual and annual financial reports with the program coordinators and the chief accountant.
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