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Karolina Zakarauskaite is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in diversity and inclusion, mental health initiatives, and the arts. As a Diversity and Inclusion Expert at the European Social Fund Agency since December 2021, Karolina oversees the Inclusion component of the National Advancement Programme, managing a budget of 210 million euros. In addition, Karolina is the founder of the Mental Health Arts Festival Ryšiai and has curated various arts for health projects as a freelance professional. Previous roles include Project Manager at the Lithuanian Ministry of Health, where Karolina developed a Social Prescribing programme, and various positions in academic research and community engagement across the UK. Karolina's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Edinburgh, contributing to a unique integration of neuroscience knowledge within public programs.