Our Team

Meet the people behind the National Foundation of Civil Society (NFCS). Our team works to strengthen civil society in Estonia through funding, development programmes, and collaboration.

Leadership

Tiina Oraste
Director
Tiina.Oraste@kysk.ee
+372 5053 525

Tiina Oraste became the Director of the National Foundation of Civil Society in May 2024. She has extensive experience in education, local government, and national administration, including serving as Järva County Governor and a member of the Estonian Parliament.

Core Operations

Aivar Joorik
Head of IT
Aivar.Joorik@kysk.ee
+372 5883 6060
Maris Praats
Head of Communications
Maris.Praats@kysk.ee
+372 5556 0018
Raili Uibopuu
Accountant, Executive Assistant
Raili.Uibopuu@kysk.ee
+372 5190 7041

Programmes and Projects

Elmo Puidet
Coordinator
Elmo.Puidet@kysk.ee
+372 506 3306
Eva Seera
Coordinator
Eva.Seera@kysk.ee
+372 5854 5754
Evelyn Valtin
Project Manager
Evelyn.Valtin@kysk.ee
+372 513 3656
Kaoke Kärdi
Coordinator
Kaoke.Kardi@kysk.ee
+372 5134 542
Leana Liivson
Project Manager
Leana.Liivson@kysk.ee
+372 5169 755
Mae Rae
Project Specialist
Mae.Rae@kysk.ee
+372 511 2104
Marju Mäger
Project Manager, Expert
Marju.Mager@kysk.ee
+372 5199 3282
Rane Riis
Coordinator
rane.riis@kysk.ee
+372 5880 8331
Sandra Paulus
Coordinator
Sandra.Paulus@kysk.ee
+372 523 2883
Tea Jänes
Coordinator
Tea.Janes@kysk.ee
+372 5622 1599