Lawyer by education, social activist by mission; long-time chairperson of the Parents’ Council, chairperson of the Piaseczno Educational Council (2013-2014) and vice-chairperson of the Piaseczno Agreement of Parents’ Councils (2014-2015). Founder and founder of the Happy Way Foundation. Mum of Miłosz and Kuba.
He works in managerial positions in international corporations in the IT sector, where he has been working for over 20 years.
At the Foundation, he is responsible for the development and full use of IT tools to support statutory activities. He participates in the daily work of the Foundation, supports the optimisation of internal processes and is involved in the development and maintenance of relations with the Foundation’s partners. A graduate of Kielce University of Technology, he completed postgraduate studies at the Warsaw School of Economics and completed numerous training courses in business, including at INSEAD in Fontainebleau in France.
Graduate of the Faculty of Law and Administration at the University of Warsaw. Legal counsel, CEO, business coach, press publisher and advisor to key State Treasury companies and the largest private enterprises in the energy, real estate, IT and waste management sectors. Founder and President of the Institute for Research and Development of Legal and Economic Sciences Eurostrateg sp. z o.o. He supports the Foundation in legal issues.
He is an electrical engineer by education – graduated from Warsaw University of Technology in 1988. Between 1988 and 2001 he worked in the USA and Canada. After returning to Poland in 1992 he started his career in the Polish IT industry. From 1994 to 2006 he worked for Hewlett-Packard Poland, where he served as President of the Management Board for the last eight years. In 2006, he moved to Oracle, where he was President of the Management Board of Oracle Poland and held regional management positions.
In September 2013, he became Vice President of Asseco Poland SA. He led the consolidation process of the Polish companies of the Asseco Group and since January 2016 he has been the President of the resulting company – Asseco Data Systems SA. Andrzej Dopierała is responsible within the Asseco Group for, among others, business with the Defense Sector, with Local Governments, Universities, Cyber Security, Cloud Services and Electronic Signature. He lives in Warsaw, married and has three grown-up children.
She has over 30 years of experience working in a professional services environment.Olga, who is originally from Poland and educated in the UK, built her career as a consultant and leader in professional services delivery in the Corporate Finance department of PwC in the UK. She joined the Corporate Finance team at Coopers & Lybrand’s (later PwC) London office in 1991. From 1999 to 2004 she was a partner in the Corporate Finance department of the UK firm, where she worked on a number of private/public sector collaborative projects for clients in the infrastructure, energy and public sectors. Olga has spent the last 14 years working with clients and developing PwC’s business in Central and Eastern Europe, achieving the position of CEO of PwC in Central and Eastern Europe, responsible for 29 countries, 300 partners and 12,000 employees.As part of this role, she was a member of the PwC Strategic Council, which includes 20 top leaders of the PwC network.After a four-year term, Olga is currently on sabbatical, pursuing her passion for promoting responsible leadership.
After graduating from the Institute of Computer Science at the Warsaw University of Technology, he remained at the university as a research and didactic employee for another two years. From the Institute he went directly to IBM Polska. Already during his career, he completed journalism studies at Warsaw University and an MBA at Henley Management College. For twenty years he has been involved in the IT market in Poland. Initially as an engineer, then as a sales specialist, sales director and market development specialist. Currently, he manages IBM Poland’s activity in the Health Sector. His daily duties include searching for innovative projects in the field of e-Health.
She works in local government administration, which she has been involved with for over 20 years. At the same time, she carries out projects promoting proper nutrition of children and young people. Member of the Committee on Human Nutrition of the Polish Academy of Sciences. For many years involved in the activities of non-governmental organizations. Graduate of postgraduate studies at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences and Warsaw School of Economics.
An educator, a long-term employee of a foster home and the District Complex of Care and Education Centres. For most of her professional life, she has been helping young people from foster care to become independent. She took part in a sheltered housing project in Warsaw and in the work of an expert team developing a model of support for foster care leavers becoming independent in Łódź. She took part in a project of the Psychoprophylactic Society on becoming independent through a therapeutic method. She holds a Family Assistant Certificate and a Tutor Certificate.
Coach, trainer, author of the programme “Know your strengths”, conducts workshops for young people. She is a certified facilitator. She worked as a specialist in an educational publishing house, organising courses, workshops and lectures for teachers. She cooperated as a lecturer with the University of Warsaw and Bogdan Jański School of Higher Education. She enjoys discovering with young people their strengths and opportunities for development. In her free time, she likes to travel and hike in the mountains.
A graduate of political science at the University of Warsaw. He runs his own business in the field of event organisation. He has experience in working as an announcer and ringleader. Participant of projects carried out by the Robinson Crusoe Foundation. He supports activities and projects in the Happy Way Foundation.
Master’s degree in pedagogy with a focus on project education and care and upbringing, social work. For many years, she has worked with non-governmental organisations and institutions supporting people at risk of exclusion. She gained experience working in an orphanage and at a foundation supporting children with autism spectrum disorder in foster care. In her free time, she travels the untrodden paths on foot and by bicycle. She loves mountains, challenges, and chocolate.
She is educated in psychology, pedagogy and special education. While working professionally, she has gained experience in working with children and young people, as well as with parents, improving their parenting competences. She specialises in working with children with autism spectrum disorders, children with intellectual disabilities, and children struggling with educational difficulties. Privately, she is a happy mother of four children. In her free time, she practices Nordic walking, reads books, and travels.
Trained as a pedagogue and speech therapist. For years she has been working as a pedagogue in a children’s home. All the time develops her competences through postgraduate studies, training and courses. She likes to spend her free time with her family or with a good book. She likes to travel. Working with young people is not only her duty, but also her passion.
An educator by training. She has worked with children for years, among others as a teacher in a primary school and as a tutor in a children’s home. She is artistically talented and creative. Working with children gives her a lot of joy and an opportunity to combine her passion with her interests. She spends her free time with family and friends. She likes to experiment in the kitchen.
Trained as a special educator and coach. She works as an educator in a children’s home. She completed numerous training courses in child development and upbringing. She took her first professional steps in non-governmental organisations and worked in the Helpline for Children and Youth. In her free time, she reads books, and burns her excess energy on a bicycle.
Educated as a pedagogue in the field of re-socialisation and care pedagogy. For many years she worked as an educator in children’s homes and day-care centres. Currently, she works as a coordinator at one of Warsaw’s day-care centres. She spends her free time experimenting in the kitchen, meeting with friends and stroking her cats.
Certified tutor, cultural animator and music therapist, as well as actress and musician. Graduate of the Academy of Social Skills and the Academy of Intercultural Mentors. A keen theatre instructor and educator in projects aimed at children and young people at risk of exclusion. She has co-created artistic and educational programmes in school and youth environments.
Air traffic control engineer and rehabilitation educator by training. For many years, he has been a scouting instructor and a volunteer in social organisations. He gained experience in working with young people at risk of social exclusion as a volunteer in the “Measure High” Association and as an educator of independence in the Youth Education Centre of the Orionist Fathers. He graduated from the Psychological Support and Education College at the Psychological Support and Education Centre “Intra” in Warsaw. In his free time, he plays music, dances, reads books, hikes in the mountains and swims.
Professionally, he is involved in sales and advertising campaigns. He started his cooperation with the Foundation as a volunteer, running photography workshops and tutoring. He liked working with young people so much that he became a tutor. In his free time, he loves practising football and playing the guitar. He is interested in making short films.
Graduate of law studies at the University of Gdansk.
He was active in the European Law Students Association ELSA Gdańsk, where he dealt with fundraising, marketing and communication.
So far, he has gained professional experience in law firms and in the editorial office of an online information portal.
A keen wordsmith. The author of a novel, a collection of short stories and numerous internet publications. He is still trying to develop his literary skills.
In his free time, he cooks for his family.
Educated as a teacher in the field of re-socialisation. She works as an educator in the Children’s Home. She took her first professional steps in the community centre. She spends her free time with friends. She is involved in helping homeless animals.
She holds a master’s degree in psychopedagogy.
She completed postgraduate studies in the field of crisis intervention therapy and suicide.
Currently runs a therapy office.
For sixteen years she worked in a children’s home.
For some time she worked as an occupational therapist in a senior citizens’ home.
Right after her studies she took up a job as a lecturer at an education and rehabilitation centre for people with disabilities.
In her free time she loves travelling, visiting inspiring places and learning about other cultures.
Privately, she has a dog and two cats.
Graduated in psychopedagogy – holds a Master’s degree in pedagogy. Her education did not end at the moment of graduation. She continued her education and among other things completed postgraduate studies in pre-school pedagogy according to Maria Montessori’s methodology. Immediately after graduation she began working as a teacher, educator in various educational and childcare institutions, including kindergartens, nurseries, children’s homes and emergency care. She is currently working in a children’s home. She is an empathetic, responsible educator who quickly establishes a good rapport with children. Thanks to her commitment and dedication to working with young people she builds good and lasting relationships. Privately, she likes to spend her free time with her family. He devotes himself to his passion for travel and good literature.
He completed two pedagogical studies at the University of Łódź. During his studies he co-created a project called “Masz prawo się bać” (You have the right to be afraid) addressed to the pupils of the Youth Sociotherapy Centre and alcoholics, who live in fear for their future every day. Immediately after graduation he started working at the Children’s Home, where he worked for almost seven years. Helping young people is the meaning of his life.
A transport engineer by education, specialising in logistics and road transport technology, which she does professionally.
She has always been interested in mathematics, and the greatest pleasure she derives from helping others – the combination of these two things gave rise to the idea of tutoring at the Foundation two years ago.
She likes to spend her free time meeting friends, playing board games, watching films and playing with her dogs, which are her greatest love.
Trained as a psychologist, psychotherapist for children, adolescents and adults.
Professionally combines conducting psychotherapeutic processes with work in a children’s home.
She gained her professional experience in counselling centres and foundations dealing with psychological support and psychoeducation, as well as in psychiatric wards.
She spends her free time with family and friends, likes board games, good movies and series.
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