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Pracownia Zmiany is built by specialists who are also close collaborators and friends. By combining our knowledge and experience across disciplines, we work together to create meaningful, real-world change<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Leaders<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Konrad Kiljan<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Barbara J\u0119drzejczyk<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Social and local government activist, \u017boliborz 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 Do\u015bwiadczenia os\u00f3b rezygnuj\u0105cych i ograniczaj\u0105cych korzystanie z samochodu\u201d 2023 (“AUTO-STOP: Experiences of People Reducing or Giving Up Car Use” ), \u201cZ deszczu pod rynek. W pu\u0142apce kryzysu mieszkaniowego” 2024 (“Z deszczu pod rynek. Trapped in the Housing Crisis” ), Pieszo i rowerem przez miasto 2019 (“Walking and Cycling Through the City”), \u201cZbiorkom jest OK! Raport Miasto Jest Nasze” (“Public Transport is OK! Miasto Jest Nasze Report” ) 2021.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Jan Mencwel<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

cultural animator<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Author of \u2018Betonoza\u2019 and \u2018Hydrozagadka\u2019 books, award laureate for social activism in Warsaw, including but not limited to: \u2018Sto\u0142ek publiczno\u015bci\u2019 and \u2018S3KTOR\u2019. Initiator of the Otwarty Jazd\u00f3w campaign, which led to the defense against the demolition of a Finnish housing neighborhood in Jazd\u00f3w. Grew up in Targ\u00f3wek and has been living in Praga-P\u00f3\u0142noc for several years now.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Justyna Orchowska<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

sociologist<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Doctor of Social Sciences. Justyna\u2019s interests focus on urban sociology, public services accessibility, and social stratification. She works in research and didactics. Cooperated with, among others, the ePa\u0144stwo Foundation and the Institute of Educational Research. Author and co-author of scientific publications, including the book \u2018Bia\u0142e plamy. Mieszka\u0144cy Warszawy o us\u0142ugach publicznych\u2019 (\u2018White spots. Residents of Warsaw on public services\u2019), Wydawnictwo Naukowe Scholar, 2022, and \u2018Pami\u0119tniki pandemii\u2019 (\u2018Pandemic Diaries\u2019), Wydawnictwo Krytyki Politycznej, 2022.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Agata Garstecka<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

architect<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Architect from the Gda\u0144sk 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\u2019s work aspires to address people\u2019s 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.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Ania Kotowska<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

architect<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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 Miasto Jest Nasze works closely with \u017boliborz.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Marcin Dobrowolski<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

business journalist<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Historian and journalist with work experience at, among others, Puls Biznesu, Radio PiN, Polish Radio, Polish Television (TVP), and the Private Primary School in Mysiad\u0142o. 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.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Marta W\u00f3jcicka<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

marketing expert<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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\u0141ukasz Por\u0119bski<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

environmental project coordinator<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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 \u017boliborz district in Warsaw, where he is the environmental committee chairman. Amateur beekeeper.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Marcin Chlewicki<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

lawyer and transportation expert<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Law and Administration graduate at the University of Wroc\u0142aw. 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 #ChodziO\u017cycie.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Jacek G\u0119borys<\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

civil engineer<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Jacek Grzeszak<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

economist<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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 \u2018Stocznia\u2019, 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.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Leszek Wi\u015bniewski<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

architect-urbanist<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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 Now\u0105 Polityk\u0119 Przestrzenn\u0105 dla Podkowy Le\u015bnej (New Spatial Policy for Podkowa Le\u015bna). Author of the work awarded by the mayor of Ostr\u00f3da (2016) \u2013 \u2018The concept of a comprehensive solution to communication and urban problems\u2019. Author of the work \u2018Miastotw\u00f3rcza rola kolei: Nowa dzielnica wok\u00f3\u0142 nowego w\u0119z\u0142a kolejowego na przyk\u0142adzie W\u0119z\u0142a Grochowskiego w Warszawie\u2019 (\u2018The city-forming role of railways: A new district around the new railway junction with the example of the Grochowski Junction in Warsaw\u2019), 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.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Marta Ciszewska<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

consultant; environmental economist<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Sustainable development consultant specializing in strategy development as well as assessment of organizational policies and decisions\u2019 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.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Aleksandra Wilczy\u0144ska<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

new technology analyst<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Expert in obtaining financing for research and development projects in the area of \u200b\u200bnew 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.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Maciej Folta<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

sociologist<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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 (\u2018DNA Miasta\u2019 program), Projekt: Polska Foundation (\u2018Spo\u0142eczne Obserwatorium Polityki Mieszkaniowej\u2019\/\u2019Social Observatory of Housing Policy\u2019 project), and the Napraw Sobie Miasto foundation (the \u2018\u017bywa Ulica\u2019 project in D\u0105browa G\u00f3rnicza and Warsaw). Holds a diploma from the London School of Economics in Environmental Economics and Climate Change.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Jan Dowgia\u0142\u0142o<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

architect<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Miko\u0142aj Ko\u0142acz<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

architect<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Graduate of the Faculty of Architecture at the Warsaw University of Technology. Since his studies, Miko\u0142aj 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 \u2018Podr\u0119cznik Dobrych Praktyk Architektonicznych po Mokotowie\u2019 (\u2018Manual of Good Architectural Practices in Mokot\u00f3w\u2019). Specialist in the field of Construction Law, protection of monuments and housing cooperatives.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Eryk Baczy\u0144ski<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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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.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Karol Langie<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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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 \u2013 guides, articles.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Julianna Skuz<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

architect<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Kamil Kubik<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

photographer<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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 \u2018Abandoned in Kielce\u2019 exhibition at Biuro Wystaw Artystycznych. Co-author of \u2018Przewodnik Po Praskich Pustostanach\u2019 (\u2018Guide to Praga Vacants\u2019), a project aimed at drawing attention to the mismanagement of housing resources. Kamil actively works for the benefit of the Praga P\u00f3\u0142noc district where he resides.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Michalina Grzelka<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

anthropologist<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Iza Jakubowska<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

sociologist; Scandinavian studies<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Jacek Karaczun<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

communications specialist<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Przemek Ostaszewski<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

graphic and design artist, audiovisual creator<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Specializes in visual identity design and conducts training in designing with respect for public space. In 2015, he received the “Talent Tr\u00f3jki” award in the field of visual arts. He lives in Praga-P\u00f3\u0142noc, where he is involved in local social initiatives. An advocate of the city-as-ecosystem concept\u2014friendly to people, plants, and animals.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Marcel \u015awierkocki<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

geographer, teacher and PhD student at the University of Warsaw<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In his research, he deals with the issues of social and spatial inequalities, analyzing them, among other things, in the context of spatial planning and sustainable development. Coordinator of social and educational projects in which he combines academic knowledge with practical action.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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