Get to know us better

Aleksandra Mykowska

President of the Foundation

Social psychologist (Jagiellonian University), MBA graduate, practitioner of managing teams of several dozen people, implementer of numerous adult education programs in the stationary system, blended learning, e-learning and Development Center processes. She managed the process of organizing and preparing many courses for adults for over 10,000 people, co-author of the original methodology of online teaching, the first research on intrinsic motivation for online learning. Presenter at the EDUCA Berlin conference and other international conferences.
Currently, she is a mother of 2 bilingual daughters, she learns and practices m.in. Attachment Parenting, NVC, Self Reg and other methods of building social-emotional competence and resilience in children. She is interested in psychological aspects of well-being, she likes to scientifically verify psychological hypotheses. She has participated in numerous courses on coping with stress and trauma. She is currently in the process of certification in “Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy”. Her interests currently focus on the use of neuroscience and psychology and the body-based approach in building wellness education programs.

Julia Matuszek

She holds a degree in Sociology and Clinical Psychology from the University of Bath. She gained her professional experience in the United Kingdom, working in crisis intervention centers and as a social care coordinator. She specializes in working in a person-centred and holistic approach, combining psychological knowledge with the practice of systemic support. He believes in the importance of systemic changes, not just an individual approach to mental health problems. In the foundation, she is an assistant for project coordination, supporting the implementation of activities and taking care of the efficient organization and course of initiatives.

Ewelina Laprus

Master of Cultural Studies, spec. Russian Studies at the Jagiellonian University, she also completed postgraduate studies in Humanitarian Aid at the University of Warsaw. Expert for. marketing of the foundation and logistics coordinator and administrative manager. At the local level, it obtains grants for workshops, picnics, trips for families of refugees/migrants/Polish citizens in order to integrate and improve their mental well-being. She is intensively involved in helping war refugees, works for the integration of foreigners and Poles. It organizes and transports humanitarian aid for the inhabitants of the areas affected by hostilities.

Michał Ołownia

Psychologist, trainer and specialist in the use of artificial intelligence in education and project management. It combines psychological knowledge with modern technologies, designing innovative solutions to support the development of people and organizations. He specializes in process automation, implementation of AI tools and creation of digital solutions, while using psychology competencies to build effective communication, well-being and team development. At the Foundation, she supports the development of educational and social projects as an expert in new technologies, AI and innovation.

Barbara Matyaszek-Szarek

Supervisor of the Excellence in Negotiations® and Excellence in Management® series of development programs. Co-founder of Heuresis, President of the Management Board. Certified trainer, management consultant, author of unique development programs. He participates in the work of the IPSCMI and ACI Advisory Boards. He holds the Certified International Professional Negotiator® (CIPN)® certifications, the Certified International Professional Management Executive® (CIPME),® the Certified Human Resource Management Executive® (CHRME)® HR manager, and the Certified International Professional Training Consultant ® (CIPTC®) trainer. Responsible for building strategies and managing client capital and knowledge capital. He conducts strategic and management consulting projects.

Krystyna Kornas

A certified business trainer, a Psychosocial Skills Trainer certificate from the Polish Society for the Support of Psychoeducation, he is a certified coach and team coach of the ICF, a licensed consultant of Mental Toughness (MTQ48) – a scientific model for testing and developing mental resilience, as well as a practitioner of the Points of You method and Rational Behavior Therapy. He holds a career counselor license and is certified as a Project Manager by the International Project Management Association (IPMA), Certified International Professional Trainer (CIPT), Certified International Professional Negotiator (CIPN), and Certified Human Resource Management Executive (CHRME). She specializes in training in HR, soft skills development, stress prevention, building friendly work environments based on the Management 3.0 concept, interpersonal communication, team building and negotiations.

Monika Stutz-Kowalska

Journalist, sociologist, social communication specialist, psychologist in education. Founder of the Stacja Relacja project. Professionally: headmistress of an alternative high school, academic lecturer. For years, she has been conducting development workshops for parents and women, including “Women of the Forest”, “Circles of Mothers Outside the Schemes”. He is a trainer of the FamilyLab foundation founded by Danish educator Jesper Juul. A graduate of the project “Education through film to values”.

Agnieszka Masternak

Certified business coach, communication trainer and coach with over 10 years of experience in working with people. She specializes in developing communication skills, building relationships and supporting people in discovering their potential. She conducts workshops for teams, leaders and diverse social groups, including students of the University of the Third Age UMW, promoting communication based on understanding, empathy and cooperation. In her work, she combines business experience with practical development methods, believing that good communication is the foundation of lasting relationships, well-being and conscious development.

Jagna Romanowska

Legal advisor, mediator and empathy-based communication trainer. As a hobby, she completed postgraduate studies in practical social psychology. He is fascinated by developmental psychology and, increasingly, neuropsychology. Her passion and mission is to build a safe world for children, a world of peace. To this end, she supports families in the area of family law, family mediation and empathetic parenting training. On the other hand, she wants to be active at school by mediating school conflicts and teaching young people how to express themselves authentically and resolve conflicts.

Urszula Młodnicka

She graduated in psychology from the Jagiellonian University. She is a co-author of the series of books “Pinku!”, created together with Agnieszka Waligóra. One of the publications in this series: “You are a true friend, Pink!” was nominated for the Empik Bestsellers 2021 award in the category of Polish literature for children. Her publications support children’s emotional development, help build self-esteem, develop social skills, and teach them to recognize and deal constructively with emotions. Author of children’s stories, m.in. as part of the “Well-being at School” project.

Grażyna Kaczorek

Psychologist, pedagogue, pedagogical therapist and trainer of TUS, film therapy and the “School for Parents and Educators” program. For several years, she has been supporting children, young people, parents and teachers – first as an educator in a care and educational institution, today also in the school environment. In her work, she focuses on authentic relationships, mindfulness and practical tools that help to better understand herself and others. Preventive and psychoeducational activities are close to her. It implements recommended programs, m.in. “Look Differently” and “First Aid Kit for Emotional Aid”. He is a member of the Municipal Commission for Solving Alcohol Problems and is constantly developing his competencies, participating, among m.in, in the LBSR and MBCL programs. She believes that lasting change starts with a sense of security, a good relationship, and discovering your own resources.

Dobrawa Branicka

Certified MBSR teacher (mindfulness-based stress reduction program developed by neuroscientist Prof. Jon Kabat-Zinn at the Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts School of Medicine in the USA, more than 7 thousand clinical studies confirm its positive impact on mental and physical health). Specialist in psychological and pedagogical therapy, theatre scholar, Polish studies. She works in the field of pedagogical therapy, psychoeducation and emotional support for children, adolescents and parents. She conducts theater workshops and stress reduction trainings (MBSR). She is passionate about activities that integrate therapy, education and art. She completed her master’s degree at the Jagiellonian University: Polish Philology, specialization: Theatre Studies, qualifying postgraduate studies in Diagnosis and Psychological and Pedagogical Therapy at the Pedagogical University in Krakow, Course in Psychotherapy of Children and Adolescents in a Cognitive-Behavioral Perspective (Mensana Psychotherapy Center in Krakow), MBSR Teacher Training School (Polish Institute of Mindfulness in Warsaw).