Dr. Jaroslav Pekara PhD
Dr Jaroslav Pekara has over 20 years' experience working in the healthcare sector. He has experience as an orderly, nurse and paramedic.
Jaroslav currently lectures in crisis communication and self-protection at the Medical University of Prague, where he is also head of the paramedic programme.
Jaroslav is a member of the European Violence and Psychiatry Research Group and the European Network for Training in the Management of Aggression.
Jaroslav currently trains staff in the acute psychiatry department using in-situ simulation, and has participated in several training sessions with self-protection instructors in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Poland and Ireland.
Alice Strnadová
Ms Strnadová is an experienced director and Chief Nurse of the Czech Republic, with extensive practice in healthcare and public administration. Over the course of her career, she has worked as a general nurse, head nurse and department head, and has held academic roles at the Institute of Law and Legal Science as well as the Faculty of Medicine at Charles University.
She has experience in leading and managing teams in the field of strategic and conceptual management, and is well-versed in legislative processes relevant to healthcare. In the field of nursing, she is a recognised initiator of systemic change and a committed advocate for the development and autonomy of non-physician healthcare professionals.
Dr. Jitka Nemcova
Dr Jitka Nemcova has worked in healthcare, including roles as a nurse in cardiology, psychiatry and geriatrics, and in particular in healthcare education. Dr Nemcova currently focuses her main activities on the education of non-medical healthcare professionals.
Dr Nemcova has taught at school of healthcare for five years, after which she served as its director for a further eight years. She then spent five years working at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports as an administrator in the field of healthcare education.
Since 2014 Dr Nemcova held the position of Rector at the College of Healthcare, having previously been the Director of the College of Healthcare for two years, for four years as a member of the academic staff, and for three years as Vice-Rector for Educational Activities.
Dr Nemcova is currently Vice-Chair of the Czech Rectors' Conference for Legislation and Internal Affairs, Chair of the Chamber of Private Universities and the Council of the Centre for Higher Education Studies. She is also a member of the Scientific Councils of other universities in the Czech Republic.
Dr. Tomas Petr. Ph.D.
Dr Petr has worked in the Psychiatric Hospital Bohnice in various roles and positions including nurse, deputy head nurse, quality manager. Tomas has also extensive international experience, including working for a number of years in a psychiatric hospital in the UK, and participating in several international educational events in Sweden, Italy, Netherlands, UK and Norway.
Tomas is a board member of the Psychiatric Section of Czech National Nurses Association and a board member of Horatio – European Psychiatric Nurses Association. He also works for Council of Europe as an expert in mental health and has a extensive publication and lecturing activity on the topic of mental health nursing.
Tomas is currently a head nurse of psychiatric department of Military University Hospital in Prague and chief of Community mental health center.
Adam Wlodyka
Adam Wlodyka has extensive experience in the field of IT infrastructure and security, with a strong focus on integrating advanced technologies into critical environments. He has led numerous projects in healthcare, public institutions, and industrial sectors, specializing in the real-time management of incidents and the automation of complex operational scenarios.
Adam currently works on the development and strategic deployment of the Altworx system, which is a decision-making layer that connects people, processes, and technologies to ensure operational continuity even under stress or uncertainty. Adam is also deeply involved in cutting-edge drone technology and AI inspection systems, leading initiatives that combine autonomous flight operations with real-time data analytics.
Adam’s background in business strategy and marketing brings a unique blend of technical insight and visionary leadership to every project. His work is driven by a mission to simplify complexity and deliver practical, future-ready solutions across sectors.
Jan Kolář
Jan Kolář is a seasoned expert in physical and cybersecurity, crisis management, and security technologies, with more than 19 years of hands-on experience in high-stakes environments.
Jan’s career began in the Czech Police, where he served operational, leadership and educational roles, and regularly worked collaboratively with emergency services, frequently in high pressure situations.
In parallel, Jan built a strong foundation in self-defense instruction, training civilians, seniors, and public servants, with a focus on threat recognition and real-life scenario preparation.
As a consultant for ALTWORX s.r.o., he now designs and implements security response frameworks that integrate AI-based video analytics, access control systems, and cybersecurity platforms, drawing upon his unique blend of field expertise and technical insight.
Jan specializes in developing operational scenarios for hospitals, industrial sites, and municipalities, combining real-world risk understanding with advanced technological tools., where his work is guided by his ability to connect human behavior, tactical decision-making, and security infrastructure into coherent, actionable systems that improve safety and resilience across organizations.