Kristīne Zonberga reappointed Director of the Civic Alliance – Latvia; new Board and office members

The Civic Alliance – Latvia (CAL) has reappointed Kristīne Zonberga as Director for the next four years following an open competition. Kristīne has led the organization since 2018, during which CAL’s role in national and EU policymaking has grown, and civil society’s operating environment has been strengthened through improvements in participation regulations, donation policies, funding, and social cohesion initiatives. Under her leadership, Latvian CSOs were entrusted with managing the EEA and Norway Grants “Active Citizens Fund,” and new programmes like “Drošas kopienas” and the “Civil Society Fund” have been launched.

The selection process ran from January 16 to March 11, 2026, in three rounds evaluating candidates’ qualifications, motivation, and vision. Five candidates applied, four advanced to the second round, and Kristīne Zonberga was chosen by the CAL Board as the most suitable candidate.

Newly Elected CAL Board
On Tuesday, March 31, the first meeting of the CAL’s Board in its new composition took place. During the meeting, the Board Chair and Vice Chair were elected, and the main directions for future work were discussed.

Regita Zeiļa (“Nezināmā Rēzekne” board member) was elected Chair, and Sabīne Sīle (founder and director of the “Sustainability Fund”/Media Hub Riga) was elected Vice-Chair.

Other members of the Board are:

• Elīna Karahristu – Program Manager, Continuing Training Centre for Civic Society;
• Lolita Čigāne – Vice President, European Movement Latvia;
• Roberts Alhimioniks – Executive Director, Latvian Startup Association; board member, Transparency International LATVIA.

New staff have also joined CAL’s office, strengthening the team supporting the organization’s ongoing growth. Meet the CAL’s office here.

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