Vicky Hristova
Vicky Hristova is a Bulgarian non-binary journalist currently working for Deutsche Welle (DW). Vicky amplifies the voices of those who are often misrepresented in the media – people with disabilities, neurodivergent people (e.g. autistic/ADHD) and LGBTQ+ people. As a reporter with DW, Vicky produces short documentaries and is developing their own video podcast show. In 2024, Vicky was recognised with a ‘Remarkable Youth’ Voices Award for their work on inclusion at the European Festival of Journalism and Media Literacy.
Previously, Vicky led UK-wide coverage of top science stories, including the first image of the black hole in the centre of our galaxy, as a press officer with UKRI, a UK-government body. Vicky has a Masters degree in Cell Biology from University College London (UCL) and has been a youth delegate in various programmes from the Council of Europe in Strasbourg and the European Commission in Brussels.