Who we are

Kadri is the Director of Mental Health Europe, bringing over 15 years of experience in human rights, social inclusion, and migration policy. Before joining MHE, she led the Social Inclusion and Migration Unit at the Red Cross EU Office and served for over a decade at PICUM, where she was Deputy Director and a key voice in advancing the rights of migrants. Kadri’s career spans advisory and management roles in government and civil society, with a strong focus on EU policy and systemic change. She holds master’s degrees in Law and in Human Rights and Democratisation, and is deeply committed to promoting equity, dignity, and mental well-being across Europe.

Liuska worked for over 16 years in rights-based international and European networks mainly in the health sector and in organisations focusing on children's and women’s rights. She initially worked in the field of sexual reproductive health and rights with International Planned Parenthood Federation – European Network (IPPF EN) and subsequently as Programme Manager at the European Patients’ Forum. She worked prominently on patient involvement and empowerment, health inequalities, research and medicines’ development, eHealth and Health Technology Assessment (HTA). Recently Liuska has been the Director of the End Female Genital Mutilation European Network and holds experience in association management. Additionally, she has expertise in strategic planning, programme development and management, policy and advocacy work, membership development and capacity building.

With over 20 years of experience in social action, human rights, and migration, Elona Bokshi brings a wealth of expertise to the field. Her commitment to advancing human rights, including mental health initiatives, is underpinned by proven experience in program and project management, honed through key roles at the European Social Network (ESN) and the European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE). Elona also brings extensive experience with the Odysseus Academic Network, where she coordinated research for the European Migration Network and other projects. Before moving to Brussels, she served as a Project Coordinator for the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Albania and spent over six years as Policy Assistant to the Prime Minister of Albania. Outside of work, she enjoys biking, painting, dancing, and traveling.