Rozalina Lapadatu is an activist, a professional advocating for social change and civic responsibility, and the founder of A.P.A.A. - www.apaa.ro.

With more than 20 years’ experience in pharma, governmental and private health, CSR and NGO work she gained a unique expertise, a different point of view. Rozalina's approach, innovative and committed to social change was awarded and recognized as such: Woman of the Year 2013 for Initiative in People Support (Bucharest), Golden PR Award 2013 (Bucharest), Digital Communication Award 2013 (Berlin), Silver PR Award 2014 (Bucharest) and Vox Patientis Award 2014 (Bucharest). She is a Stanford University trainer for "Self-management in arthritis and fibromyalgia course" in Romania and European Patient's Academy on Therapeutic Innovations Alumni.

About A.P.A.A. Autoimmune Diseases Patient Association was founded for the benefit of Romanian patients initially, going into international partnerships later on and becoming one of the outstanding voices in supporting patients with autoimmune diseases A.P.A.A. in Romania and Europe. APAA is part of different national and international organizations: Alianta Pacientilor Cronici din Romania (APCR), International Alliance of Patients’ Organizations (IAPO), Platform of organizations of people with Rheumatic Diseases in Southern Europe (AGORA), Rare Disease Europe (EURORDIS), and EUPATI Romanian National Platform