Our team

Aleksandra is the president of the Hepatos Rijeka Association who, with a keen eye, ensures everything goes according to plan while maintaining a positive working atmosphere in our small team. She graduated in theology at the Catholic Faculty of Theology, University of Zagreb – Theology in Rijeka, philosophical-theological direction. Her career and aspirations have been primarily focused on working with young people belonging to risk groups.

Renato is the only male member of our team who likes to take on communication roles and arrangements with associates while making sure his colleagues are never bored. Renato has many years of experience in implementing prevention programs for the spread of blood-borne infectious diseases among children, youth and adults.

Ana is full of energy and new ideas, a communicative and positive office manager. She is responsible for designing, writing and managing projects, as well as managing our entire colorful office.

Marina Deželjin — Our project associate and actress. Creative, ambitious and productive (but only after the first coffee :-)). She completed her studies in Early and Preschool Education in Pula, where she received the dean’s recognition for her achievements in creating musical-stage performances and notable acting performances.

Tea is our new young psychologist, head of psychological counseling and associate in the development and implementation of educational programs and activities focused on mental health and healthy lifestyles. She graduated in psychology at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Rijeka.

Dr. Lakošeljac leads our Center for voluntary, anonymous and free counseling and testing for hepatitis and HIV.