Team:
Konrad Kiljan
Expert in political and business communication. Researcher of argumentation and emotions in online discussions, debates popularizer, creator of national and international educational programs. PhD candidate in Media Studies at the University of Warsaw, graduate of St. Andrews University.
Barbara Jędrzejczyk
Social and local government activist, Żoliborz district councilor, and long-time president of the Miasto Jest Nasze Association. Co-founder of the Pracownia Zmiany Foundation. Co-author and coordinator of reports: "AUTO-STOP Doświadczenia osób rezygnujących i ograniczających korzystanie z samochodu” 2023 ("AUTO-STOP: Experiences of People Reducing or Giving Up Car Use" ), “Z deszczu pod rynek. W pułapce kryzysu mieszkaniowego" 2024 ("Z deszczu pod rynek. Trapped in the Housing Crisis" ), Pieszo i rowerem przez miasto 2019 ("Walking and Cycling Through the City"), “Zbiorkom jest OK! Raport Miasto Jest Nasze" ("Public Transport is OK! Miasto Jest Nasze Report" ) 2021.
Aleksandra Traczuk
Faculty of Law graduate at the Leon Koźmiński University. In her professional career, deals with transactions, corporate services, and internal relations regulation in companies at the early stage of development, as well as third sector matters. Additionally, provides support in intellectual property management. Experienced project coordinator.
Experts:
Jan Mencwel
Cultural animator. Author of ‘Betonoza’ and ‘Hydrozagadka’ books, award laureate for social activism in Warsaw, including but not limited to: ‘Stołek publiczności’ and ‘S3KTOR’. Initiator of the Otwarty Jazdów campaign, which led to the defense against the demolition of a Finnish housing neighborhood in Jazdów. Grew up in Targówek and has been living in Praga-Północ for several years now.
Justyna Orchowska
Doctor of Social Sciences. Justyna’s interests focus on urban sociology, public services accessibility, and social stratification. She works in research and didactics. Cooperated with, among others, the ePaństwo Foundation and the Institute of Educational Research. Author and co-author of scientific publications, including the book ‘Białe plamy. Mieszkańcy Warszawy o usługach publicznych’ (‘White spots. Residents of Warsaw on public services’), Wydawnictwo Naukowe Scholar, 2022, and ‘Pamiętniki pandemii’ (‘Pandemic Diaries’), Wydawnictwo Krytyki Politycznej, 2022.
Agata Garstecka
Architect from the Gdańsk Tech Faculty of Architecture and Budapest University of Technology and Economics, as well as a graduate of postgrad studies in User Experience and Product Design at SWPS. A lover of aesthetics and, above all, people-oriented work. Agata’s work aspires to address people’s real needs, always with her whole heart poured into such projects. She is immersed in both Polish and global urban matters, which feeds into a passion for traveling.
Ania Kotowska
Architect with experience in designing public buildings as well as social participation in designing urban spaces. Associated with the JAZ+Architekci studio. A graduate of the Faculty of Architecture at the Warsaw University of Technology, schools in Brussels and Rennes, and the Faculty of Design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. At MJN works closely with Żoliborz.
Marcin Dobrowolski
Historian and journalist with work experience at, among others, Puls Biznesu, Radio PiN, Polish Radio, Polish Television (TVP), and the Private Primary School in Mysiadło. Since March 2020, member of the editorial staff and co-creator of BIZNES24 television. For nine years he was associated with the Gazele Biznesu project - a ranking of the most dynamic companies in the SME sector. In March 2018, he was recognized in a survey by PRESS magazine as one of the three most valued online journalists.
Marta Wójcicka
Member of Koduj dla Polski (Code for Poland) and the Miasto Jest Nasze association. Involved in the fight for greenery, public infrastructure, public transport development, strengthened engagement, and better spatial planning. Marta participates in civil tech and open data projects. Professionally related to e-marketing and is currently involved in marketing automation.
Łukasz Porębski
10 years of experience in environmental fundraising, project management, forest policy, and nature protection. Coordinator of environmental projects in the public sector, forest ranger by education. Councilor of the Żoliborz district in Warsaw, where he is the environmental committee chairman. Amateur beekeeper.
Marcin Chlewicki
Law and Administration graduate at the University of Wrocław. Professionally associated with public transport. Since 2017, with Miasto Jest Nasze, has been involved in activities related to urban mobility (public transport and infrastructure) and road safety coordination campaign #ChodziOżycie.
Jacek Gęborys
Construction engineer with a specialization in Communication Engineering from the Warsaw University of Technology and IST in Lisbon, professionally a road engineer. Jacek is interested in infrastructure, transport solutions, and urban spatial shaping, as well as new design technologies.
Jacek Grzeszak
Economist, senior consultant at the Minds & Roses research agency. Conducts economic studies and analyses for the agency's clients, participates in research and consulting projects. Previously, a digital economy analyst at the Polish Economic Institute, the author of five PIE reports, including those regarding the development of autonomous transport in Poland. Additionally, gained experience in the Social Research and Innovation Studio ‘Stocznia’, where Jacek was responsible for managing the NaprawmyTo.pl application operated in 26 local Polish governments. Experienced speaker and podcaster. A fan of Warsaw public transport since kindergarten.
Leszek Wiśniewski
Urban planner and architect, assistant at the Department of Urban Design and Rural Landscape at the Faculty of Architecture, Warsaw University of Technology. Author of many award-winning competition works, including Nową Politykę Przestrzenną dla Podkowy Leśnej (New Spatial Policy for Podkowa Leśna). Author of the work awarded by the mayor of Ostróda (2016) – ‘The concept of a comprehensive solution to communication and urban problems’. Author of the work ‘Miastotwórcza rola kolei: Nowa dzielnica wokół nowego węzła kolejowego na przykładzie Węzła Grochowskiego w Warszawie’ (‘The city-forming role of railways: A new district around the new railway junction with the example of the Grochowski Junction in Warsaw’), honored with the Award of the Minister of Infrastructure (2018) and a distinction from the mayor of Warsaw. For six years he has been associated with Miasto Jest Nasze, SISKOM, the Jagiellonian Club, and Client Earth.
Marta Ciszewska
Sustainable development consultant specializing in strategy development as well as assessment of organizational policies and decisions’ effects. Marta has worked for many consulting companies, including Principia Advisory, Deloitte Consulting, and Accenture Strategy. Received her diploma from the London School of Economics in Environmental Economics and Climate Change.
Aleksandra Wilczyńska
Expert in obtaining financing for research and development projects in the area of new technologies. Business analyst experienced in image building and strategy development of technology companies. Aleksandra has a diploma from the London School of Economics in Environmental Economics and Climate Change.
Maciej Folta
Lawyer (Faculty of Law and Administration - Jagiellonian University) and sociologist (Institute of Applied Social Sciences - University of Warsaw). PhD candidate at the Department of Cultural Research Methods at the Institute of Applied Social Sciences, University of Warsaw. In the past, Maciej was associated with the Institute of Public Affairs, the Res Publica Foundation (‘DNA Miasta’ program), Projekt: Polska Foundation (‘Społeczne Obserwatorium Polityki Mieszkaniowej’/’Social Observatory of Housing Policy’ project), and the Napraw Sobie Miasto foundation (the ‘Żywa Ulica’ project in Dąbrowa Górnicza and Warsaw). Holds a diploma from the London School of Economics in Environmental Economics and Climate Change.
Jan Dowgiałło
Warsaw-based architect dealing with regenerative and inclusive design in the spirit of sustainable development. Co-founder of the ecological architecture studio mech.build, which utilizes natural, local, and upcycled materials as well as the principles of biophilia and closed circulation of matter and energy. Member of the Polish Association of Natural Construction, expert in the Municipal Urban Planning and Architectural Commission, co-creator of the Sustainable Architecture Circle of The Warsaw Branch of the Association of Polish Architects and the #Architekcidlaklimatu campaign.
Mikołaj Kołacz
Graduate of the Faculty of Architecture at the Warsaw University of Technology. Since his studies, Mikołaj has been involved in the search for a non-commercial alternative approach to urban space design. Participant and organizer of many architectural and urban workshops. Actively involved in city-forming processes, protecting Warsaw's identity and material heritage. Initiator and co-author of ‘Podręcznik Dobrych Praktyk Architektonicznych po Mokotowie’ (‘Manual of Good Architectural Practices in Mokotów’). Specialist in the field of Construction Law, protection of monuments and housing cooperatives.
Eryk Baczyński
Law graduate at the University of Warsaw, gained professional experience in private law firms and offices in Warsaw. Eryk provided free legal advice to people in need at the Law Clinic at the University of Warsaw. In his professional practice, Eryk deals with criminal and civil law cases. In the MJN Association, he is involved in matters related to construction law, monument protection, and planning regulations.
Karol Langie
Practitioner and researcher of participatory urban design. Architect and designer of public spaces with many years of experience both in Poland and Ireland. Graduate of the Warsaw University of Technology. Laureate, co-laureate of architectural and urban planning awards and distinctions. PhD candidate at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences, where he researches the design of city squares in Portugal, Germany, and Poland. Author and co-author of research, expert, and popularizing publications – guides, articles.
Julianna Skuz
Architecture graduate at Newcastle University. Currently continues her studies at the Warsaw University of Technology. Julianna is interested in pro-ecological architecture and urban planning, with particular emphasis on design for biodiversity. Works at the Ambient sustainable architecture studio.
Kamil Kubik
Graduate of Media Art at the Academy of Fine Arts. Lover of pre-war architecture who is particularly interested in documenting and preserving it. Author of the ‘Abandoned in Kielce’ exhibition at Biuro Wystaw Artystycznych. Co-author of ‘Przewodnik Po Praskich Pustostanach’ (‘Guide to Praga Vacants’), a project aimed at drawing attention to the mismanagement of housing resources. Kamil actively works for the benefit of the Praga Północ district where he resides.
Michalina Grzelka
PhD in Cultural Anthropology (SUNY Albany, New York) and M.A. in Arabic Studies (University of Warsaw). Fulbright scholarship holder in 2016-2018. Author and co-author of scientific publications devoted to, among others, disability studies and the issue of care work through the prism of anthropology. Professionally, Michalina deals with projects targeting the phenomenon of disinformation.
Iza Jakubowska
Sociologist and Swedish philologist who deals with data analysis on a daily basis. In her free time, Iza translates Swedish literature. Currently a postgraduate student in the field of ESG, interested in the sustainable development of cities and enterprises.
Jacek Karaczun
Graduate of Polish philology (University of Warsaw) and directing (Academy of Film and Television), sociology student (Institute of Applied Social Sciences, University of Warsaw). Has been professionally associated with non-governmental organizations dealing with environmental protection for 8 years. Jacek worked at the Polish Ecological Club of the Masovian Region, the Climate Coalition, and the Health and Environment Alliance, where he was responsible for communication. Jacek specializes in matters of climate change, air pollution, sustainable transportation, and environmental health.
Przemek Ostaszewski
Graphic and design artist, audiovisual creator. Specializes in visual identity design and conducts training in designing with respect for public space. In 2015, he received the "Talent Trójki" award in the field of visual arts. He lives in Praga-Północ, where he is involved in local social initiatives. An advocate of the city-as-ecosystem concept—friendly to people, plants, and animals.