Lidija Stankovikj has embraced diversity and multiculturalism throughout her life. Born in former Yugoslavia, of a Serbian father and a Macedonian mother, she has lived, studied an...view moreLidija Stankovikj has embraced diversity and multiculturalism throughout her life. Born in former Yugoslavia, of a Serbian father and a Macedonian mother, she has lived, studied and worked in Macedonia, Switzerland, Sweden, Myanmar (Burma) and India. She holds an MBA, with a specialization in management of international organizations, a Masters in Mathematics, and a Minor in Contemporary Asian Studies. In a career spanning more than 12 years, she has garnered extensive professional experience across multiple sectors, including academia, non-profit and industry. She is married to an Indian and currently lives in Bangalore. The Outcasts is her debut novel.view less