Lucia Ďuriš Nicholsonová

Athena Confidence provides leadership programs and programs focused on communication skills of individuals or companies.

Provides 1to1 coaching in public speaking or intensive media trainings.

Is a specialist in crisis communication programs.

o Chair of EMPL committee (2019-2022), member of the Committees on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) and Culture and Education (CULT) and member of Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly.

o Rapporteur on directive on European Disability Card.

o Shadow rapporteur for key legislative files: among others, on the directive on combating violence against women and on child sexual abuse material on the internet or European Health Data Space.

o Head of delegation of European parliament to Roma settlements in Slovakia, resulted into Resolution (adopted by EP in October 2022) and BIG pilot project (Basic Income Guarantee for Marginalised People) supported by EU Commission and World Bank.

• Elected female politician with the highest number of preferential votes in the parliamentary elections 2016
• Organised conference How to help people with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Slovakia
• Conducted parliamentary meetings: Chairing and facilitating parliamentary sessions and committees
• Leading and orchestrating legislative discussions within the parliament
• Steering parliamentary proceedings to ensure productive and efficient outcomes
• Represented Slovakia abroad: Serving as a diplomatic envoy, promoting Slovakia's interests on the global stage
• Acting as an ambassador for Slovakia in international forums and negotiations
• Advocating for Slovakia's position and strengthening foreign relations through diplomatic missions

• Focused on Social affairs
• Anti-corruption advocacy: Actively and fearlessly raised concerns about corruption within governing parties, leading to significant public discourse and investigations
• Advocated for transparency, accountability, and the rule of law through parliamentary speeches, inquiries, and press releases
• Worked to introduce and support anti-corruption legislation
• Championed the cause of whistleblowers and the protection of those who expose corruption

• Company Overview: government of Mme Iveta Radičová
• Pioneered a pivotal legislative transformation in the social services sector, leading to the unprecedented inclusion of state-backed co-financing for municipalities and non-public service providers
• Initiated the deinstitutionalization process within the realm of social services, aligning it with the mandates of the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities
• Introduced innovative strategies aimed at uplifting individuals residing in socially marginalized communities, characterized by extreme poverty and dire living conditions
• Spearheaded the establishment and secured funding for nursing services through utilization of European Union resources
• Government of Mme Iveta Radičová

• Public Relations: Managed public relations efforts for the company, maintaining a positive public image and reputation
• Media Training: Conducted media training sessions for clients to prepare them for interviews and interactions with the media
• Crisis Response Planning: Worked closely with clients to create crisis response plans, enabling them to respond swiftly and effectively to unexpected challenges

• Covered political developments, election proceedings, and government affairs for television networks including VTV, Luna, STV, and TA3
• Authored news stories and columns for Daily SME, a prominent publication, The Slovak Spectator, Aktualne.sk
• Honored with the prestigious UNHCR Journalism Prize in recognition of an impactful story that highlighted the tragic ordeal of a refugee who suffered the loss of his entire family while attempting to cross the Danube River