Prof. Dr. Senka Šekularac-Ivošević is an Associate Professor at the University of Montenegro, bringing with her over twenty years of academic and research experience in maritime marketing, management, and human resource management. Her professional focus is centered on fostering humane, inclusive, and diverse maritime communities that emphasize well-being and sustainable development. Dr. Šekularac-Ivošević has significantly contributed to international academic exchange through her engaging lectures, training sessions, workshops, panels, and conference presentations across Europe, the United States, Japan, and India, thereby advancing the discipline of maritime sciences and education. Currently, she holds the esteemed roles of Vice Dean for International Cooperation and Head of the Department of Maritime Management and Logistics at the Faculty of Maritime Studies Kotor, University of Montenegro.