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Our team
Based in Brussels, the UIPI Secretariat is the executive body of UIPI in charge of public affairs, policy research, communication activities and administrative work of the association.
Emmanuelle
Causse
SECRETARY
GENERAL
Emmanuelle leads UIPI’s Brussels office and represents private property owners in EU policy debates relevant to housing, construction, energy, and finance. She oversees the organisation’s strategic direction and ensures UIPI’s voice is heard in key European discussions.
She joined UIPI in 2009 to establish its Brussels Representation and has since built it into a recognised stakeholder at EU level. With more than 20 years of experience in EU public affairs, she has worked at the European Parliament, the Île-de-France Regional Representation in Brussels, a major European umbrella association, and as a researcher in EU policy at the Austrian Institute for Advanced Studies (IHS). She has also led numerous EU-funded projects, particularly in the fields of building renovation, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
She graduated from Sciences Po Toulouse in Public Administration, holds a Law degree from the University of Toulouse, and a Master’s in EU Affairs from Aalborg University, Denmark. A French national, Emmanuelle is fluent in English and German.
Nataša
Vistrička
POLICY
DIRECTOR
Nataša acts as Policy Director at UIPI. Her tasks include monitoring EU policy developments and representing the voice of property owners towards EU institutions and other stakeholders. She also contributes her expertise to EU-funded projects in which UIPI is a partner.
She brings experience from both the private and public sectors, including roles as a Policy Officer at the European Parliament and the European Commission, as well as Senior Consultant in Brussels. Energy and environment have been at the core of her work, particularly through her advisory role on ITRE and ENVI policy files.
Nataša holds two Master’s degrees in Multilingual Communication (specialising in international relations and human resources) from ULB Brussels, and a Bachelor’s in English and Spanish from the University of Geneva. She speaks Croatian, French, English, Spanish, and has solid knowledge of Italian.
Ana Veronica
Martinez
PROJECT AND
TECHNICAL OFFICER
Ana supports and manages UIPI’s EU-funded initiatives by coordinating project activities, ensuring timely delivery of milestones, conducting research and providing technical expertise on building renovation topics. She also represents UIPI in project’s related events.
She brings practical experience from the construction sector in Panama, where she worked on architectural design, public bidding processes, and project management.
Ana holds a Master’s in Urbanism, Landscape and Planning from KU Leuven, a Bachelor’s in Structural Architecture from the Catholic University of Panama, and recently, completed the Accelerated Management Programme at Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management. She is fluent in Spanish, English and has working knowledge of French.
Ander
Jimenez
PROJECT AND
COMMUNICATION OFFICER
Ander manages UIPI’s communications and visibility, coordinating campaigns, publications, events and social media. He also contributes to the implementation and management of EU-funded projects.
He brings experience from EU agencies and pan-European organisations, where he worked on institutional communication and digital media projects. Ander combines strategic and creative skills to strengthen UIPI’s outreach.
He holds a Master’s in Strategic Communication from the Rovira i Virgili University and a Bachelor’s in Advertising and Public Relations from the University of the Basque Country. He is fluent in Spanish, Basque and English, and has working knowledge of French.
Jonas
Calander
POLICY AND
OPERATIONS ASSISTANT
Jonas joined the UIPI team as an EU Policy and Operations Assistant. He assists with monitoring EU policy relevant for UIPI Members, communication activities and tasks in EU funded projects.
Before coming to Brussels, Jonas worked as a sustainability consultant in urban planning in Stockholm. There he worked in projects for both public and private real estate companies, focusing on enhancing sustainable and inclusive urban environments.
Jonas holds a master’s degree in Sustainable Urban Planning and Design from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, where he specialised in urban and regional planning. He has a bachelor’s degree in Urban planning from Uppsala University.
On top of his native Swedish, he speaks English and has a good understanding of German.
Yolande
Roekeloos
OFFICE MANAGER
Yolande has been supporting UIPI since the opening of its Brussels office, assisting the Secretariat with administrative and organisational tasks on a part-time basis.
She has built her entire career in administrative support, including nearly 30 years working with the Belgian property owners’ association (SNPC). With this long-standing experience, she brings continuity, trusted knowledge, and valuable insight into UIPI’s daily operations. She speaks Dutch and French and has a good knowledge in English.
