About & Team

OVERDRIVE turns youth potential into visible community leadership.

We design practical programs that connect learning, mentorship, and neighborhood action so young people can build confidence, lead public projects, and create durable opportunities for others.

Our team works across facilitation, partnerships, communications, and operations with one shared standard: every initiative should move participants from interest to real contribution.

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Practical learning Workshops are built around briefs, field practice, and deliverables participants can use beyond the room.

Trusted mentorship Young people get consistent access to adults who coach, challenge, and open credible next-step opportunities.

Public value Projects are designed to improve school, neighborhood, and civic life rather than ending as internal exercises.

Long-term follow-through We track momentum after programs end through alumni support, partner referrals, and implementation check-ins.

Sarah White

Executive Director

Leads strategy, partnerships, and organizational growth with a focus on turning local trust into durable youth opportunity.

Andrei Luca

Programs Director

Designs the learning model and keeps each program cycle grounded in measurable progress, not one-off activity.

Irina Ceban

Community Partnerships Lead

Builds relationships with schools, civic groups, and local institutions so participants can work on real public challenges.

Victor Munteanu

Mentor Network Manager

Coordinates practitioners and alumni who help young leaders translate ambition into credible next steps and career proof.

Elena Rusu

Communications Strategist

Shapes stories, campaigns, and public-facing materials that make participant work visible to partners and supporters.

Mihai Popa

Learning Experience Coordinator

Runs workshops, facilitator systems, and session logistics so each cohort experiences structure, energy, and clear progression.

Natalia Vicol

Impact and Evaluation Lead

Tracks outcomes, participant feedback, and reporting routines to keep the organization honest about what is working.

Denis Moraru

Operations and Finance Manager

Steadies budgets, systems, and delivery timelines so the mission stays ambitious without losing operational discipline.