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Youth Participation
Youth Participation
At the Wellbeing Economy Forum, youth representatives will be actively involved throughout the sessions. Members of the Youth Advisory Group in JA PreventNCD, representing diverse academic, cultural, linguistic, social, and ethnic backgrounds, as well as different subregions of Europe, will take part in shaping and contributing to the discussions.
Below, you can meet the inspiring young representatives who will join us at the Wellbeing Economy Forum 2026.
Adam Skali
Adam is a health innovation expert whose work focuses on digital health, interoperability, AI in healthcare, learning health ecosystems, and regulatory science. He works on how innovation can be designed, tested, governed, and scaled to build future healthcare systems that are more responsive to patient needs and more sustainable over time. He serves in leadership and advisory roles across several international initiatives, including CIeS, the Institute for Human Centered Health Innovation, the Young AI Leaders Madrid Hub within the AI for Good initiative, Myhealth@Myhands, and the Global Shapers Longevity Economy Task Force of the World Economic Forum. Across these areas, he has coordinated and contributed to more than 50 international consortia, with experience spanning AI governance, regulatory sandboxes, the European Health Data Space, interoperability, and broader health system transformation.
Anastasiia Voloshyna
Anastasiia Voloshyna, from Ukraine, is an economist by training and a dual PhD candidate in epidemiology at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and in applied econometrics in health economics at the University of Groningen.
Emily Troche
Emily Troche, 27 years old, is a recently graduated physician and former vice president of the German Medical Students' Association who is especially interested in the pediatric and pediatric psychiatry including the effects of diseases, economic status and other determinants on both physical and mental health of youth.
Finja Daegling
Finja Daegling is a public health professional with a masters in Global Health and expertise in M&E, the intersection of climate change and health, as well as child and youth mental health. She currently works at the centre for child and youth wellbeing in Copenhagen, with a primary focus on childhood obesity.
Helena Mayerhoffer
Helena Mayerhoffer is a clinical nurse at the Department of Pediatric Endocrinology and
Diabetes, where she provides specialized care to children and adolescents living with chronic conditions. She is a Youth Advisory Group Member within JA PreventNCD, contributing to coordinated European efforts to strengthen the prevention of non-communicable diseases. She is actively engaged in international health-advocacy initiatives. She serves as an associate at the International Council of the Patient Ombudsman, supporting patient-rights initiatives in Croatia. She is also a recognized member of Sigma Theta Tau International, an honor she earned for her exceptional academic achievements. Within Sigma, she contributes to the Membership Committee and the Awards and Recognition Committee. As an early-career researcher, Helena explores topics including the management of healthy work environments and the application of AI-driven innovations in healthcare.
Her overarching focus is on advancing evidence-based nursing practice and strengthening prevention-driven approaches in modern healthcare by engaging youth in health initiatives.
Diabetes, where she provides specialized care to children and adolescents living with chronic conditions. She is a Youth Advisory Group Member within JA PreventNCD, contributing to coordinated European efforts to strengthen the prevention of non-communicable diseases. She is actively engaged in international health-advocacy initiatives. She serves as an associate at the International Council of the Patient Ombudsman, supporting patient-rights initiatives in Croatia. She is also a recognized member of Sigma Theta Tau International, an honor she earned for her exceptional academic achievements. Within Sigma, she contributes to the Membership Committee and the Awards and Recognition Committee. As an early-career researcher, Helena explores topics including the management of healthy work environments and the application of AI-driven innovations in healthcare.
Her overarching focus is on advancing evidence-based nursing practice and strengthening prevention-driven approaches in modern healthcare by engaging youth in health initiatives.
Julia Katharina Kampa
Julia Katharina Kampa is the founder of the health-tech startup Elyra and a speaker for the Young Advisory Group (YAG) of the EU-wide initiative JA PreventNCD. She is a bridge-builder between clinical realities, academic research and technological application. In her current research at TU Dresden, she investigates the use of digital EEG biomarkers for the objective early detection of neurodegenerative diseases.
With an interdisciplinary background in Physiotherapy, Social Sciences, and Public Health, Julia integrates clinical expertise and human understanding with advanced data science. Beyond her research, she works in science to business transfer and is leading a youth representation initiative at the World Beautiful Business Forum 2026 in Athens. Julia is a passionate advocate for evidence-based, forward-looking technologies that not only advance precision medicine but also create a sustainable public health impact for a human-centered healthcare system supporting prevention, patients and caregivers.
With an interdisciplinary background in Physiotherapy, Social Sciences, and Public Health, Julia integrates clinical expertise and human understanding with advanced data science. Beyond her research, she works in science to business transfer and is leading a youth representation initiative at the World Beautiful Business Forum 2026 in Athens. Julia is a passionate advocate for evidence-based, forward-looking technologies that not only advance precision medicine but also create a sustainable public health impact for a human-centered healthcare system supporting prevention, patients and caregivers.
Lyvio Lin
Lyvio is a medical doctor specialized in public health, policies, and international development. He currently serves as Junior Professional Associate for the World Bank's Health, Nutrition, and Population Practice - East Africa. He focuses on youth and innovative health initiatives. Prior, Lyvio worked within the French Ministry of Health's International Affairs, supporting health cooperation in overseas territories and managing European health projects. His experience extends to the field of epidemiology and health promotion in remote regions.
Lyvio holds a Medical Doctor degree with a specialization in Public Health and Social Medicine, a Master’s degree in social sciences applied to Health, and a Master's in Biostatistics from Montpellier University, France. He followed an advanced curriculum in healthcare management at the French School of Public Health (EHESP) in Rennes. Lyvio has published research on topics including thyroid cancer, palliative care, mental health, environmental health. He is proficient in French, English, Spanish, and Caribbean Creole.
He actively participates in organizations such as the European Network of Medical Residents in Public Health, the Junior Doctor Network of the World Medical Association, and the WHO Youth Council. He’s the current country focused representative of France within the Youth Advisory Group (YAG) to the European Joint Action against Cancer and Non Communicable Diseases (JA PreventNCD).
Lyvio holds a Medical Doctor degree with a specialization in Public Health and Social Medicine, a Master’s degree in social sciences applied to Health, and a Master's in Biostatistics from Montpellier University, France. He followed an advanced curriculum in healthcare management at the French School of Public Health (EHESP) in Rennes. Lyvio has published research on topics including thyroid cancer, palliative care, mental health, environmental health. He is proficient in French, English, Spanish, and Caribbean Creole.
He actively participates in organizations such as the European Network of Medical Residents in Public Health, the Junior Doctor Network of the World Medical Association, and the WHO Youth Council. He’s the current country focused representative of France within the Youth Advisory Group (YAG) to the European Joint Action against Cancer and Non Communicable Diseases (JA PreventNCD).
Marija Stanojević
Marija Stanojević is a medical doctor and Master of Public Health student from Serbia, passionate about advancing preventive medicine and promoting health equity, with a particular focus on mental health and youth-centered policy. She works to bridge gaps in access and representation, ensuring that health systems are inclusive and responsive to diverse communities. Marija’s international experience includes advocating for the WHO Europe AMR campaign and representing youth voices as an IFMSA delegate at UNFCCC COP29, highlighting her commitment to global health leadership. Her collaborative and strategic approach blends effective communication and a deep understanding of diverse perspectives, to drive meaningful change. As a young professional with lived experience of disability, Marija brings empathy and vision to her work, shaping sustainable policies and initiatives that foster resilience, equity and long-term impact in public health.
Muha Hassan
Dr Muha Hassan is an internal medicine trainee who serves as Chair of the Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) Working Group for the Junior Doctors Network of the World Medical Association and is an active member of the WHO Youth Council’s Working Group on Planetary Health. She recently joined the Youth Advisory Group for the Joint Action PreventNCD initiative, contributing to youth engagement in shaping policy responses to noncommunicable diseases. Dr Hassan holds an MSc in Global Health Policy from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
Alongside her clinical work, she has contributed to international policy efforts on air pollution through the World Medical Association, with a focus on advocating for the integration of air pollution and environmental health into medical education and strengthening the role of physicians in addressing its health impacts. Her work reflects a commitment to advancing equitable, prevention-focused health systems and the role of young professionals in global health governance.
Alongside her clinical work, she has contributed to international policy efforts on air pollution through the World Medical Association, with a focus on advocating for the integration of air pollution and environmental health into medical education and strengthening the role of physicians in addressing its health impacts. Her work reflects a commitment to advancing equitable, prevention-focused health systems and the role of young professionals in global health governance.
Pernille Sletteberg Sørensen
Pernille, based in Norway, is a psychology student at the University of Oslo and a user representative in mental health. She is interested in early prevention, mental health promotion, and meaningful user involvement.
Zuzanna Burzynska
Zuzanna is a 4th-year medical student with a strong interest in public health and youth/patient advocacy, pursuing her degree in Wrocław, Poland. For over six years she has been actively involved in international initiatives on non-communicable diseases, including diabetes and obesity, and has represented young people’s perspectives in global health discussions. Her work focuses on both building more inclusive, prevention-focused health systems that take into account the needs of patients and communities and recognizing the connection between physical and mental health, particularly in people living with chronic conditions.
Zuzanna regularly speaks at various conferences and events, collaborating with such organizations as UNICEF, ISPAD, or the World Cancer Research Fund. Through her engagement in projects like CO-CREATE and Young Leaders in Diabetes, she strives to ensure that young people’s voices are meaningfully included in shaping health-related policies. Alongside her academic training and laboratory research, she is associated with IFMSA-Poland, leading and supporting public health undertakings at the local and national levels.
Zuzanna regularly speaks at various conferences and events, collaborating with such organizations as UNICEF, ISPAD, or the World Cancer Research Fund. Through her engagement in projects like CO-CREATE and Young Leaders in Diabetes, she strives to ensure that young people’s voices are meaningfully included in shaping health-related policies. Alongside her academic training and laboratory research, she is associated with IFMSA-Poland, leading and supporting public health undertakings at the local and national levels.
The Wellbeing Economy Forum is an event that forms part of JA PreventNCD. JA PreventNCD is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HADEA). Neither the European Union nor HADEA can be held responsible for them.
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