Ieva Silina is science manager and communicator, passionate about knowledge transfer and sustainable development. She is the leader of the most influential and largest young scientist organization in Latvia: Association of Latvian Young Scientists. ALYS operates in science policy and commercialization, fostering cooperation between scientists, entrepreneurs and government.  Ieva has shaped the institution as community, based on cooperation, development and quality. Ieva is also external advisor for President of Republic of Latvia on education and science policy.

She has been vice president in EURODOC (European Council of Doctoral Students and Young Researchers) association, representing European young researchers in 28 countries, and is an opinion leader in science and education.

In her free time Ieva enjoys hiking and board games. Being strategic and excellent negotiator, she is unbeatable in Settlers of Catan.