Driven by Purpose, United by Action
Our Story
IKReON began with a simple idea: talent is everywhere, chances are not. We met individuals of different ages who had energy and ideas but needed a start. We built a friendly place where learning is active, creative, and linked to real life. Our aim is to open doors and give people the confidence to take the next step.
We teach by doing. Through creativity, digital skills, and entrepreneurship, we run workshops, projects, and mentoring. People make real things such as: community projects, events, small business ideas and learn teamwork, critical thinking and problem solving. Everyone is welcome, and we offer a step-by-step support.
Today we work in our town, Liptov area and with partners across or country and Europe. We listen to our learners and to local needs, so our programs stay useful.
Our purpose stays the same: help people grow, find their voice, and give back to their community.
Join us! Let’s make an impact together.
Meet the Team
Mgr. Patrícia Medek, DiS.art.
President
University lecturer in Educational IT (Catholic University of Ružomberok) who blends IT and the arts in learning. Since 2016 she has taught dance and trained individuals in AI, coding, UX/UI and multimedia; at IKReON she designs learning paths and represents the organisation.
Dr. Federico Demaria
Vice President, Project Manager
European project manager expert with 100+ managed projects across several sectors. He prototypes experiential methods and runs operations linked to the project development such as: budget, timelines, reporting and risk, while coordinating partners and implementing quality assurance.
Marek Kostecký
Advisor, Marketing
Business & Management student who leads IKReON’s communications. He manages social media and visual assets, builds links with NGOs, schools and SMEs, and drives participant outreach and community engagement.
Filip Lepieš, LL.M.
Junior Project Manager
Filip helps develop and manage new projects and serves as an educator within IKReON. Leveraging his role as the UN Youth Delegate for Slovakia and his background in European law, he helps build strong international partnerships and align our work with policy-makers.
Talents that drive us forward
Mgr. Katarína Olosová
Teacher of English and Slovak. She is currently a teacher at primary school and worked as a guitar teacher at an art school.
She gladly joins any activity making her valuable member of the group.
Ing. Martina Tóthová
If Martina can’t solve your problem, then no one can. She has visited many countries and seen a large part of the world. She likes learning in different fields and speaks English fluently.
Mgr. Marcela Muriňová
A preschool pedagogy teacher who continues her studies at Matej Bel University. She has worked as a kindergarten teacher and loves helping children learn.
She speaks Slovak, English, and some Russian and German.
Nicol Kubíková
A former professional basketball player, now a referee. She also studies at the Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology (FCHPT) in Bratislava. Nicol enjoys learning new things. She loves sports and travelling.
Emma Kurčinová
Emma is a student at the Grammar School in Námestovo and a long-time member of the APdance family dance group. She speaks excellent English and is open to new opportunities and ideas. She loves sports, and discovering new things!
Natália Sviteková
Natália from the Grammar School in Námestovo is simply our Natália! Always with a big smile, she is part of the APdance family dance group and the volunteer theatre scene. She speaks English and she is always ready for new adventures!
Our Commitment to Transparency
We believe in open and clear communication. For our partners, supporters, and participants, we provide access to all necessary organizational documents, guidelines, and reports.