Teodora Hrnjakovic

Teodora Hrnjaković is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Social Work, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad. Her academic career focuses on social policy, aging policy, and community social work, with a strong emphasis on vulnerable populations including the elderly and children without parental care.

• Doctoral studies in Social Policy and Social Work, Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Belgrade (2020–active)
• Master of Academic Studies in Social Work, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad (2019–2020)
• Basic academic studies in Social Policy and Social Work, Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Belgrade (2015–2019)

Her research explores intergenerational solidarity, psychosocial support for older adults, gender-based violence, and social protection strategies during crises. She also investigates media representation of foster care and temporary family placements.

Teodora has contributed to projects such as "Strengthening the resilience of older people and people with disabilities during COVID-19" (Serbian Red Cross, 2023) and the National Social Protection Strategy development (GIZ GmbH, 2024). Her publications span journals like Exlibris Social Gerontology Journal and Aktuelnosti, reflecting her expertise in social gerontology and child welfare.