ESN Luzern – Board 2025/26

Meet the ESN Luzern Board for 2025/26 — the team dedicated to supporting international students, running events, building community, and representing our section locally and nationally.

Tom Haak
Tom Haak
President

Tom leads ESN Luzern and ensures the section runs efficiently. He oversees the board, represents ESN Luzern at local and national levels, builds partnerships, and keeps the team motivated and aligned.

Fun fact:
I can make cricket sounds.

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Angel Palestino
Angel Palestino
Vice President

Angel supports the President and helps coordinate the board’s activities. He assists with internal organisation, facilitates communication, manages minutes, and steps in whenever leadership support is needed.

Fun fact:
I make my own tacos.

David Spichtig
David Spichtig
Treasurer

David manages ESN Luzern’s finances, oversees budgeting, processes reimbursements, and ensures all financial documentation is well maintained. He also supports ESNcard sales and prepares grant applications.

Fun fact:
I’m not good at fun facts.

Daria Sambur
Daria Sambur
Event Manager

Daria organises and oversees ESN Luzern’s events. She manages logistics, leads event teams, ensures activities stay within budget, and gathers feedback to improve future event planning.

Fun fact:
If I become rich, I won’t tell anyone — but you’ll notice. Sudoku Premium.

Laura González
Laura González
Communication Manager

Laura manages ESN Luzern’s communications and social media presence. She creates content, ensures consistent branding, and helps keep students informed and engaged across all platforms.

Fun fact:
Peach juice > coffee. Always.

Julia Wawrzak
Julia Wawrzak
Local Representative & Partnership Manager

Julia represents ESN Luzern within ESN Switzerland and builds partnerships with local businesses, sponsors, and institutions. She helps create opportunities and benefits for international students.

Fun fact:
I can stick a spoon to my forehead and jump.

Martin Georgiev
Martin Georgiev
Webmaster

Martin oversees ESN Luzern’s website, keeping everything updated, functional, and aligned with the section’s identity. He works closely with Communications and Events to ensure information is always current.

Fun fact:
I’ve lived in three countries.

Juan Herrera
Juan Herrera
Buddy Coordinator

Juan runs the Buddy Programme, helping international students connect with local buddies. He makes sure every new student feels welcomed, supported, and included in our community.

Fun fact:
I am on my way to climbing Mount Everest.