Radka Patočková graduated from the Faculty of Social Sciences of Charles University with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and from the Faculty of Arts of Charles University with a Master's degree in Romani Studies. She worked as a project manager at the Roma NGO Romea, o. p. s., and as a lecturer in Romani history at the organisations Nová škola, o. p. s., and R-Mosty, z. s. In 2012, she co-founded the publishing house of Romani literature Kher, and since 2017 she has been its director and works as a fundraiser, project manager and producer. The Kher publishing house supports Romani authors in the process of creation, publishes their works, spreads awareness of the existence of Romani literature in society through media and literary events, and strives to ensure that it is perceived as an integral part of Czech literature and culture.