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Country: Austria

Dr. Johanna Kostenzer

Based in Austria, she is a social scientist with 15+ years of international experience spanning academia, the nonprofit sector, and European public affairs. She has led major scientific and advocacy projects and brings expertise in women’s and reproductive health, One Health, and healthcare governance. Johanna has a strong track record of building strategic partnerships that bridge science, policy, and practice.

Melanie Maria Kuhrn

Based in Austria, she is a medical doctor and public health professional working at the forefront of digital transformation in healthcare. At Austria’s National Public Health Institute, she shapes national digital health strategy, advances health literacy, and advocates youth participation, bridging technology, policy, and civic engagement to build people-powered, future-ready health systems.

Dr. Lisa Lehner

Based in Vienna, Austria, she is a social and public health researcher, ethics coordinator, and NGO health director with 15 years of experience. She leads projects on antimicrobial resistance, mental health, and cancer prevention, focusing on care for marginalized groups. She has taught 30+ university courses on health justice, ethics, and social medicine.