4. Mikuláš Lakatoš

I was born on October 1, 1997 and I am the regional leader of Volt Slovakia, an analyst of health policies, a lawyer for minority and human rights, and a professor at the university. Currently, I apply my knowledge and experience at the Office of the Plenipotentiary of the Government of the Slovak Republic for Roma Communities, which I acquired during my studies at the Slovak Medical University, Central European University, Princeton University, and Comenius University, as well as professional practice in minority policy programs and human rights institutions at home and in abroad. I started my professional career as a health worker in clinical practice, but after personal frustration with the state of Slovak health care and the realization of the intolerable social situation of the disadvantaged Roma minority, I decided to change my career direction drastically. For my efforts in the area of strategic creation and implementation of national inclusive policies in the area of health promotion of marginalized Roma communities in 2023, I was awarded the prestigious award Young European of 2023.