Beyond the Office: Inspiring Growth on Every Trail
Helping people learn and grow is at the heart of Marina’s work. As part of Avenga’s Learning & Development team, she supports employees in developing new skills and reaching their full potential. For her, however, learning isn’t something that happens only at work—it’s a lifelong mindset that extends into everything she does.
Based in our Skopje office, surrounded by mountain ranges with peaks rising up to 2,500 meters, Marina has always felt a strong connection to nature. What started as a personal passion for hiking gradually became a mission to inspire others to safely explore the outdoors, embrace new challenges, and never stop learning.
Learning Through Every Challenge
Over the years, Marina has become a certified mountaineering guide, President of a mountaineering club, and an active member of the Mountaineering Federation of North Macedonia.
While these achievements reflect years of dedication, what motivates her most is sharing knowledge and helping others discover what they are capable of.
The connection between her professional role and her passion for mountaineering is surprisingly natural. Both are about growth. Whether she is designing learning opportunities for colleagues or guiding people through the mountains, she believes that meaningful development happens when we step outside our comfort zones. Every challenge becomes an opportunity to build confidence, resilience, and new skills.
One of the initiatives closest to Marina's heart is introducing children to the beauty of nature. She organizes hiking activities that encourage young explorers to build confidence, work as a team, and develop respect for the environment. She treats the mountains as an outdoor classroom where children learn respect towards others and nature, responsibility, perseverance, and curiosity through experience.
Bringing People Together Outdoors
Our Sr. L&D Specialist has also brought this passion into the Avenga community by organizing several hiking events for our colleagues and their children. These outings offer a chance to disconnect from everyday routines, spend quality time together, and enjoy the incredible landscapes surrounding our office. At the same time, they create opportunities to raise awareness about protecting nature and preserving it for future generations
Exploring New Horizons
Her own learning journey continues with every expedition. Marina has explored mountain ranges across the Balkans and climbed iconic areas of the European Alps, always seeking experiences that push her beyond her comfort zone.
Among her most memorable adventures was a three-week expedition in Ecuador, where she traveled along the famous Avenue of the Volcanoes, reached elevations of nearly 4,700 meters, and spent nights beneath some of the country's highest volcanoes. The journey deepened her appreciation for the power of nature while reinforcing the importance of preparation, adaptability, and teamwork—qualities she carries with her both on the mountains and in everyday life.
Her passion for exploration continues, with upcoming expeditions to Georgia and the Himalayas already on her calendar.
At Avenga, Marina brings that same curiosity, positive energy, and passion for continuous learning into everything she does. She believes that the best lessons often happen beyond the classroom—in conversations, through shared experiences, and sometimes on a mountain trail.
Whether helping colleagues grow professionally, guiding children through nature, or leading a group toward a mountain summit, she continues to inspire others to take the first step, embrace new challenges, and discover just how much they are capable of.
