Ana ******

Education

PhD Studies (2025-)

University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Philosophy

Department of Sociology

Master’s Degree in Sociology (2016)
University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Philosophy
Thesis: Teaching Methodology in Sociology (focused on innovative and student-centered approaches)

Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology (2007)
University of Novi Sad
Thesis: The Influence of Cultural Patterns on the Development of Sports: The Case of American Football

Professional Experience:

Founder
Empowera Consulting
June 2025 – Present

Development Sales Manager
Premium Genetics Serbia
March 2023 – March 2025
Promoted innovative healthcare solutions and delivered educational sessions for healthcare professionals, with a focus on communication and public presentations.

Senior Coordinator
Public Company “Tržnica” Novi Sad
July 2020 – February 2023
Led operations and strengthened community engagement through strategic communication initiatives.

Marketing and Public Relations Assistant Director
Public Company “Tržnica” Novi Sad
October 2016 – July 2020
Designed and implemented strategies to increase public visibility and build strong relationships within the local community.

Senior Associate, Assembly Services
City Assembly of Novi Sad
2009 – 2016

Youth Engagement and Educational Work

Co-Creator & Host
Podcast “Rare and Share”
Led conversations on health, rare diseases, and social challenges, with a special focus on raising awareness among young people.

Content Creator and Youth Workshop Facilitator
Hrabriša – Lil’ Brave One
Developed educational content and facilitated workshops on rare diseases and the role of community support.

Additional Skills

Expertise in participatory and interactive teaching methods
Experience working with diverse groups and adapting approaches to different age groups and learning needs
Skilled in strategic communication, advocacy, and training delivery

Languages:

–       Serbian, Native

–       English, Professional level

–       Croatian, as native

–       Bosnian, as native

–       Montenegrin, as native

Although English is not my first language, I have acquired advanced academic and professional proficiency through sustained use in international educational and professional contexts.

I have successfully completed multiple international training programs conducted entirely in English, including the EUPATI Patient Expert Training (2024) and the EURORDIS Winter School on Scientific Innovation and Translational Research (2022).

In addition, my professional activities include producing written materials, delivering presentations, and participating in international collaborations in English.

Supporting certificates and documentation can be included in my application upon request.

Professional Development

EUPATI Patient Expert Training (2024), Conducted in English
EURORDIS Winter School on Scientific Innovation and Translational Research (2022), conducted in English

Bibliography:
Pataki, Ana (2025): “Patient point of view: Advocating for hope, Access, and Future in Rare and Pediatric Cancer Patients”, Oncology Insights, Official Journal of the Serbian Association for Cancer Research, year 2025/No. 3, https://www.sdir.ac.rs/2025-no-3/

Pataki, Ana (2021): “What consequences will leave COVID-19 pandemics on society?”, La Camera blu, Journal of Gender Studies, University of Napoli, Italy: www.unina.it

Pataki, Ana (2017): “Rules of writing a scientific paper”, Methodology of teaching social subjects between theory and practice, edited by: prof. Dr. Zorica Kuburić, prof. Ljiljana Ćumura, prof. Ana Zotova, Publisher – Čigoja štampa, Belgrade