Agora is governed by a Board, who are elected by the member organisations of Agora and work on a voluntary basis. Our Board members are:

Andri  Phoka 

Ms. Andri Phoka (President of AGORA)  is also President of Cyprus League Against Rheumatism, Secretary of  ASIF, Eupati Fellow and  Member of Eupati National Platform Cyprus.  She  works as Veterinary Inspector at Veterinary Services of the Ministry of Agriculture of Cyprus.

Boryana Boteva

Ms. Boryana Boteva (Secretary General of AGORA) studied Law in Sofia at the University St Kliment Ohridski. She was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis in 2008. She worked as a volunteer at the Bulgarian Organisation for People with Rheumatic Diseases (BOPRD) since its establishment in November 2010 and she is currently President of the organization. In 2009 she was a part of the team which established the Bulgarian Ankylosing Spondylitis Society. Ms. Boteva, within the BOPRD, mostly deals with raising public awareness on rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) among the general public and policy makers and she takes part in meetings between patients and institutions

Sebastian Micallef

Mr Sebastian Micallef (Treasurer of AGORA) is a Committee Member of ARAM (Arthritis and Rheumatism Association Malta) since 2009. Also, he is member of AGORA’s sub-committee which is dealing with the examination of new members applications. Mr Micallef is specialized in Good Governance and he often gives lectures on this topic He works for the Maltese Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations where he is mainly in charge of the enrolment and examination process of the application that NGOs submit.

Igor Medojevic

Mr. Igor Medojevic (Member of the Board of AGORA), is the President of the Rheumatism Association Montenegro / NGO RAM, where he has been active for over 15 years, previously serving as Secretary. He advocates for the rights of people living with rheumatic diseases, promotes patient education and works to improve access to rehabilitation. Together with the association, he helped secure a legislative change allowing spa rehabilitation every two years instead of once in a lifetime. He brings extensive experience in patient advocacy and a strong commitment to teamwork.

Machi Spanou-Salamaliki

Ms. Machi Spanou-Salamaliki (Member of the Board of AGORA), is also the General Secretary of the Hellenic League Against Rheumatism (ELEANA), advocating for equitable access to care and patient participation in health-related decisions. Living with a rheumatic disease herself, she understands the daily challenges patients face. She also coordinates and supports patient initiatives in Achaia, focusing on information, empowerment and community engagement. She brings experience in public communication and grassroots advocacy, alongside a commitment to cooperation and social inclusion.