Our Team

Sonia Zornosa Marchante

Sonia Zornoza, a civil servant at the Municipality of Albacete, is the Manager of the Europe Direct Information Centre of the European Commission. With over 15 years of experience in European affairs and inter-institutional cooperation, she has led key projects in collaboration with local, national, and European institutions, including the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union. With a background in Economics, her expertise lies in bridging the gap between local administrations and European institutions, enabling effective communication, resource access, and policy alignment.

Sonia has designed, managed, and overseen numerous EU-funded projects, focusing on building strong relationships between local authorities, businesses, and civil society to foster sustainable development and social innovation. She has worked in key areas including information, education, civic engagement, urban development, sport, climate action, and youth empowerment. Her leadership in the "Albacete EU Network" intersectoral platform showcases her ability to unite diverse actors and strengthen the region's ties with European networks.

At SIC CLM, Sonia’s extensive experience in managing European projects, driving public sector innovation, and fostering inter-sector collaboration is instrumental in advancing the region’s social innovation and development goals.

Miguel Angel Gomez Borja

Miguel Ángel Gómez Borja is a Full Professor in the Marketing and Market Research Department at the University of Castilla-La Mancha, where he also serves as the Director of the Department of Business Administration. With a PhD in Economics and Business Administration, his academic and research work focuses on the integration of information technologies in consumer research and market analysis.

As Co-Director of the MARKETIC research group, Miguel Ángel leads initiatives at the intersection of technology, business, and consumer behavior. His expertise extends to agro-food marketing, extensive livestock farming, and social and non-pro t marketing. He has contributed to the design and implementation of business strategies for various industries, with a special focus on the agro-food sector. Miguel Ángel is actively involved in local development and social innovation.

He serves on the Board of Trustees of Fundación El Sembrador, advising on social enterprises and innovation projects. Additionally, he is a member of the Board of Directors of the Rural Development Center of La Manchuela, where he helps drive projects that promote economic growth in rural areas. At SIC CLM, Miguel Ángel brings his expertise in business strategy, market analysis, and innovation to support the development of sustainable solutions for regional growth, with a particular focus on integrating technology and research to drive local economic transformation.

Lina Klemkaite

Lina Klemkaite brings over 15 years of expertise in EU and international project management, specializing in social innovation, diversity management and advancing corporate social entrepreneurship. Her extensive background in sociology, migration, and social innovation and leadership studies has enabled her to lead multiple international projects, working at the intersection of academia, policy, and community-driven actions. Her work includes designing and implementing strategies to enhance social inclusion, promote diversity, and drive sustainable development.

As the Executive Director of DRAMBLYS for 10 years, Lina was at the forefront of initiatives aimed at empowering communities and driving social innovation. She is skilled in building partnerships across sectors and developing capacity building programmes, promoting and embracing diversity and intersectionality as key drivers for innovation and impact. At SIC CLM, Lina brings her vision for an interconnected social ecosystem—one where collaboration is not just encouraged but built into the fabric of every initiative.

Her expertise in fostering multi-sector partnerships and capacity-building ensures that SIC CLM is well-positioned to lead in driving social impact and sustainable development in Castilla-La Mancha.

David Pardo Chumillas

David Pardo is an experienced entrepreneur and expert in R&D+i with over 12 years of experience in leading innovative projects across sectors such as agro-food, renewable energy, e-health, and Industry 4.0. With an educational background that includes a degree in Business Administration from the University Rey Juan Carlos, an MBA from ESERP, and advanced studies in Innovation Management and International Trade, David combines technical expertise with strategic leadership.

As the co-founder and current head of the R&D+i department at KAAM Innovación y Tecnología S.L has led national and European projects that leverage emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, predictive models, and digital twins to address sector-speci c challenges.

David’s expertise in R&D+i and his experience managing complex projects position him as a key contributor to building innovation ecosystems that align technological advancements with regional and industry-speci c needs. His strategic approach focuses on integrating new technologies and advancing sustainable solutions that drive economic growth, boost competitiveness and support social innovation.