CV

Professional Summary

Hello, I'm Aga Byrczek, a dedicated professional graduated in Political Science. As a freelance trainer, author, and consultant, my expertise lies in inclusion and diversity. With a rich background in managing projects and facilitating over 100 international training courses, I have honed my skills in Human Rights Education, anti-racism, and gender equality. Fluent in Polish, English, and proficient in Spanish,

Driven by a passion for fostering positive change and inclusivity, my goal is to continue contributing to impactful projects, leveraging my skills in training, project management, and content development. I am excited about opportunities that align with my values and allow me to make a lasting difference in the realms of diversity, education, and societal well-being.

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Skills

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Training & Coaching Consulting Human Rights Education Fat-phobia
Facilitation Leadership Development Organizational Change

Project Management Microaggressions

Work Experience

2022-Present

Freelance Trainer / Author / Consultant

Designed and delivered training programs for organizations, mainly in the youth field, including e-learning programmes. Creation of content for publication, podcasts, articles etc. Supporting organizations in the EU projects development and application for funding. Activism in the field of body shape and size discrimination and fat-phobia.

2011-2022

Project Coordinator / Trainer / Youth Worker

Working for local NGO, Cazalla Intercultural. Project coordination, designing and development of European projects (ERASMUS+, Capacity Building, Fundamental Rights), development and implementation of trainings, seminars, and projects for youth and adult learners.

2004-2009

Youth Worker / Project Manager / Trainer

Working for a local NGO in Poland, Angelus Silesius Hourse. Coordination of European Voluntary Service (EVS), project management, volunteers management, fundraising, youth work, pedagogical work, writing, implementing, and evaluating projects.

2007-2008

Specialist of Promotion and PR

Working for a NGO in Poland, Foundation of Support of Local Democracy. Coordination of promotional activities, PR, cooperation with media, marketing companies, local community, local government, creation of press releases, advertisements, organizing conferences, et

2006-2007

Project Coordinator

Working for Polish Humanitarian Organization / GLEN (Global Education Network for Young Europeans). Coordination of project EURIZONS – European Tour of Global Responsibility, fundraising, budget management, organizing seminars, visibility activities, promotion and PR, volunteers management, advocacy, etc.

2003-20010

Independent Film Festival organizer

Working for KAN Film Festival. Initiating and creating Foreign Film contest, promotion and PR, partnerships with international festivals, organizing special screenings, management of databases, cooperation with media, writing press releases, creating and administrating blog, updating website, translations, logistics, fundraising activities, etc.

Education

Wrocław University, Poland

Specialization: Political Science
Degree: Master of Art – June 2010
Courses Completed:
- Political theory, current history of Poland, world history, economy, sociology, political geography, philosophy, introduction to law, polish society, logic, societal psychology, history of political institutions, economy, political systems of Western Europe, theory international relations, etc.

Hendrix College, Conway, AR, USA

Major: Politics
Exchange student, ISEP scholarship
Courses Completed:
- Conflict management and resolution, American parties and elections, introduction to film studies, model UN

Certificate Course in Leadership through Civilizational Understanding

Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini’s RMP – INTERNATIONAL, Mumbai, India
International study programme about India
Courses Completed:
- History of India, Culture in India, Indian policy, polity and politics, Indian geography, Religions in India, Indian society, India in international relations

University of Economics name Oskar Lange in Wrocław, Poland

Major: International Economics Relations
Courses Completed:
- History of economics, philosophy, informatics for economy, mathematics, microeconomic, macroeconomic, sociology, economics law, European integration, introduction to accounting, EU law, marketing, theory of company, introduction to management, etc.

Courses

Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence - Case Western Reserve University, online (December 2023)
Leading Diverse Teams & Organizations - University of Michigan, online (December 2023)
HOP CRASH COURSE - a smooth start with online learning, organized by Hellenic National Agency, Litochoro, Greece (11-15/06/2023)
Conflicto y sus Diferentes Formas de Resolución (Conflict and its Different Forms of Resolution) - TECH Technological University (October-December 2022)
Europe Talks Solidarity - organized by EDUFI - The Finnish National Agency, Helsinki, Finland (18-20/05/2022)
Higher Expert Programme in Professional Coaching with Leadership and Emotional Intelligence (Jan-Apr 2014)
The Age of Sustainable Development – online course (MOOC) developed and implemented by J.Sachs; certificate: Coursera Link
The Challenges of Global Poverty– online course (MOOC) developed and implemented by E.Duflo; certificate
EUROMED ESSENTIALS: Challenge of EUROMED cooperation and geopolitical issues, organized by SALTO Euromed, in Athens, Greece (21-26/06/2010)
Participant in the Youth Event of the III Global Forum of the Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (26.05 – 30.05.2010)
Training of Trainers in Human Rights Education with young people, Budapest, Hungary (31.03 – 08.04.2009)
Training on Human Rights Education, Wroclaw, Poland (16-18.11.2007)
Asia-Europe Training for Trainers on Intercultural Learning, Manila Philippines (25-31.05.2007)

Interests

Independent cinema, going to the beach, cooking, international politics, development education, Pokemons.