Breza Race Maksimovic

Breza Race Maksimovic is an activist, strategist, and trainer in nonviolent movements with over two decades of experience supporting civic movements, students, and organisations worldwide. She works at the intersection of democracy, organising, and strategic resistance, helping movements turn protest energy into sustainable political and social change. As Program Director at CANVAS (Center for Applied Nonviolent Action and Strategies), she leads global education, research, and innovation initiatives, including the development of AI-powered tools for civic engagement and democratic resilience. Her work spans authoritarian and hybrid regimes, democratic backsliding contexts, and political transitions. Breza collaborates with activists, scholars, and international partners to strengthen movement strategy, resilience, and long-term impact. She is driven by a belief that organised people, strategic thinking, and solidarity remain the most powerful forces for defending freedom and human dignity.