Our team

LUCI General Director

Mark is the LUCI General Director of LUCI since 2015. He coordinates the global vision & strategy of the network in liaison with the Executive Committee. He especially steers the network’s activities on events, projects, and communications. He is regularly invited to contribute to conferences and events worldwide as speaker.

He has seen the successful achievement of many gatherings EU projects and writing of publications in the past 10 years and is passionate about improving the governance of the city at night, sustainability in the city, city-to-city cooperation, knowledge sharing and connecting people whether online or in person! Before joining LUCI, he worked as a Senior Programme Manager for Efus – a European wide network of cities on Urban Security.

He speaks French, English and a bit of German.

LUCI Deputy Director

Jessica Ferey joined the LUCI team in May 2018. She is in charge of Network stewardship and development as well as Events strategy, overseeing all LUCI events, from conception to implementation. Jessica is also project manager for the Creative Europe LAiPS project (Light & Art in Public Spaces) and oversees LUCI’s activities related to Art & Culture, including the Light Festival Working Group and all things relating to creative lighting.

Jessica has a multidisciplinary background that includes arts management, events management, art history, and theatre directing. In previous roles, Jessica was Deputy Director of the Global Cultural District Network and administrative assistant to the Director of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

She speaks English, French and a bit of Spanish.

LUCI Senior Communications Manager

Rodrigo Barbosa joined the LUCI team in August 2024. He is responsible for the internal and external communication activities of the LUCI network. He also helps to develop and support knowledge exchange and capitalization activities of the LUCI network and participates in ongoing network relations and stewardship amongst members & beyond.

Rodrigo has a strong journalism background and has previously worked for a major international news channel, as a bilingual journalist, reporter, news coordinator and news editor. His professional life has led him across the globe and he has lived in Lisbon and Madrid, before settling down in Lyon. He also has a photography background and is a certified drone pilot.

He speaks French, English, Spanish, Portuguese and a bit of Italian.

LUCI Programme Manager

Jasmine van der Pol is programme manager at LUCI since 2022. With her international experience in the field of urban lighting, Jasmine helps to develop and support knowledge exchange within the LUCI network. She has the ambition to serve the urban lighting community and promote good lighting practices.

She is project manager for the ENLIGHTENme project (Health & Urban Lighting), she contributes to various Working Groups and supports LUCI’s events and activities. Before joining LUCI, Jasmine worked as a lighting expert for an international manufacturer, engineering companies and lighting design agencies.

She speaks Dutch, English, French and a bit of Danish & Spanish.

LUCI Events Manager

Domitille Garmy-Zimmermann joined the LUCI team in June 2024. She manages the development of LUCI’s international events, specifically with all aspects of coordination and logistics with the host cities. She also supports LUCI’s events communication efforts as well as ensuring continued knowledge exchange and capitalisation of LUCI’s activities.

She has worked in the events industry for over 7 years with a strong background in business tourism, corporate events and venue management for cultural, diplomatic and private events in Dublin (Ireland) and in France.

She speaks French, English, Spanish and a bit of Italian.

LUCI Communications Officer (Apprenticeship)

Natalia Shevtsova joined the LUCI team in October 2024 for a work-study internship in Communications. She actively participates in the network's communication activities and assists in developing the branding and communication aspects of LUCI projects.

Before LUCI, Natalia gained valuable experience in communications and language tutoring. Her foundation in Journalism, combined with additional qualifications, has helped shape her expertise.

Having lived in various cities across Ukraine, as well as in Warsaw, Reims, and now Lyon, Natalia brings a diverse international perspective. She speaks English, French, Polish, Ukrainian, and Russian.