Milka Sokolović

As Director General, Milka leads EPHA in improving health and strengthening the voice of public health in Europe.

Previously, she was Head of Science at the European Food Information Council, and Director of the Advanced Programme of the European Nutrition Leadership Platform.

She started her academic career at the Institute of Molecular Genetic & Genetic Engineering in Belgrade, before moving to the University of Amsterdam, where she worked as researcher in nutrigenomics, and lecturer in biochemistry, DNA technology, metabolism and genomics.

Milka holds a degree in Biology from the University of Belgrade, and a PhD in Medicine from the University of Amsterdam.

In addition to her leadership role, Milka was selected as a civil society representative for the UNGA79 high-level meeting on AMR, reflecting her recognised expertise in this global health priority. She remains active within the European AMR Stakeholder Network (EBAF), including work on Community Action Plans (CAP), has convened an AMR Stakeholder Network meeting, and contributed to the HCWH One Health webinar, reinforcing her commitment to advancing AMR advocacy through inclusive, multi-sectoral dialogue.