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Member Spotlight: Dr. Lucijan Jović

Meet Dr. Lucijan Jović, an educator, researcher, and KDP United Nations Representative dedicated to advancing equitable education for all learners. Teaching middle and high school students while collaborating on cognitive research at Molloy University in New York, he connects classroom practice to global conversations.

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