Lea Ledwon

Lea is a political scientist with an M.A. in Peace & Conflict Management Studies and more than ten years of experience across healthcare, policy, and international cooperation. She currently works as a Research Associate in Global Mental Health at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and as a freelance consultant in digital health and strategic health initiatives.

Throughout her career, Lea has contributed to ministry-funded and cross-border projects focused on health systems, digital transformation, science communication, and cross-sector collaboration. Her work includes coordinating partnerships, stakeholder engagement, moderating international dialogues and conferences, and developing formats for exchange between academia, policymakers, and civil society actors. She has also contributed to policy papers, strategic communications, and international expert engagement. At Lemonmint, she supports the development of international expert networks and health innovation initiatives.

With academic and professional experience in Germany and Israel, Lea has a strong interest in health diplomacy, peacebuilding, and regional cooperation. She has also been engaged in dialogue and youth leadership initiatives, including the YaLa Young Leaders network.