Kategorie: Associates

Psychiatrist. Since the beginning of her professional career, she has been affiliated with the Department of Adult Psychiatry at the Poznan University of Medical Sciences. In 2014 she received her MD with honors on the familial occurrence of bipolar disorder, and in 2021 she received her postdoctoral degree for the world’s first stem cell research in this disorder. She has authored and co-authored numerous papers on the neurobiology and treatment of affective disorders. She has twice won the award of the Rector of the Medical University of Poznan for her scientific activities. She is head of the Laboratory of Affective Disorders (PZA) in the Department of Adult Psychiatry at the UMP, where she is currently conducting scientific research on neurodiversity. He is a certified diagnostician of the ADI-R tool – Interview for the Diagnosis of Autism – Revised Version; and ADOS-2 (Observation Protocol for the Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders). Member of the Board of Directors and Treasurer of the Greater Poland-Lublin Branch of the Polish Psychiatric Association. She holds the title of Positive Psychotherapy Consultant, issued by the World Society for Positive Psychotherapy.

Educator, founder and president of the Girls on the Spectrum Foundation, author of the books Girl on the Spectrum (2022) and Authentic on the Spectrum (2023). Board member of the Women’s Space Foundation from 2007-2019 and founding member of the Society for Anti-discrimination Education (2009-2015). Graduate of the STOP Trainers School (2009) and the Specialized School of Social Facilitation for Anti-Discrimination (2011-2013). Ashoka Fellow since 2022, winner of the Polcul Foundation Award for Citizenship (2012), the Empowered Program (2020) and the Willy Aastrup Accesibility Award for advocacy for people on the autism spectrum (2024). Member of the Scientific Committee and keynote speaker at the 13th Autism-Europe Congress in Krakow (2022). She teaches at the postgraduate course “Neurodiversity in the Workplace” at SWPS University.

PhD is a neuropsychopharmacologist, pharmacist and neuroscientist, presently researcher in Laboratory of Spatial Memory, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Polish Academy of Sciences. His main research is related to individual differences in the activation of the reward system controlled by emission of ultrasonic vocalization, and biological and neurochemical basis of this phenomena. His research interest is focused on building neurochemical maps (patterns) of activation of the reward system in different behavioral models related to social interactions, drug addiction and reward prediction. This kind of maps will provide finding new potential mechanisms of drug action in many neuropsychiatric disorders related with reward processing.

Poet, writer, editor at Krytyka Polityczna Publishing House, media figure and activist. He writes columns, poems, prose, songs and radio plays. He has published four volumes of poetry, three novels, three non-fiction books and co-authored a river interview and a children’s book. Since a long time, he has been active in the cause of free speech, culture, animal rights, climate change and, more recently, neurodiversity. He loves books, nature, exercise and his dog Hummus. He has been training Brazilian jujitsu (he has a blue belt) and MMA for more than three years. Before that, he did yoga and strength training. Recently, he has fallen in love with classical Pilates. In his spare time, he tends his garden and renovates his house.

Architect, designer. For 8 years she has been expanding herrepertoire of design disciplines – from product, visual communication, social innovation, retail, modern work environments to public spaces.She works in a boutique team with Dominika Zielinska. Together they support leaders and leaders of private and public projects and investments at the urban, architectural, interior and product scales. They specialize in empathetic research and systemic design.They enjoy working with meaning and positive impact.  They are currently researching and creating spaces that support the learning processes of young adults (Neuro-inclusive School). Thanks to their broad outlook on the world of design, they are able to address challenges at both the individual user and global organization levels, as exemplified by the 42 Warsaw project, Neuroinclusive.Design or the Green Learning Zone in Katowice.  He leads a sedentary and family lifestyle. He works remotely and lives in Radom, where he builds a house and plants a garden. She is a lecturer at the study “Neurodiversity in the Workplace” at SWPS University.

Foundation’s consultant. Philosopher (by education), musician (as a hobby), programmer (professionally). True admirer of Bohumil Hrabal’s prose and the sounds of Eberhard Weber’s electric double bass.

Lighting designer and scenographer with two decades of experience in the creative industry. She specializes in designing spaces, lighting, and scenography, focusing on a deep understanding of human needs, sensitivity and behavior. In 2009, she graduated from the Paul McCartney School of Performing Arts, specializing in lighting and theatrical scenography. She has collaborated with renowned cultural institutions, global brands, and media – including the National Opera, for which she designed nine productions. Since 2015, she has been a BBC expert and co-creator of the popular show The Dengineers, awarded a BAFTA. The program aimed to inspire and educate young audiences by designing spaces that reflect their dreams and individual needs. She also co-designed the set for the critically acclaimed series Baby Reindeer, which addresses the topic of psychological abuse and has received numerous awards, including an Emmy and a Golden Globe. Currently based in London.

Joanna Szulc is an assistant professor at Gdansk University of Technology. She holds a PhD in Management from the University of Leeds (UK). She specializes in the topic of neurodiversity at work and creating inclusive organizations. She puts special emphasis on employee well-being and effective interpersonal relations. Joanna has authored scientific papers in international journals and has won prestigious grants and academic awards. She participates in the works of the international association of the European Academy of Management (EURAM), where she serves as a mentor to young scientists and director of the doctoral student assistance program. She has lectured at universities in the UK and Poland. In the field of neurodiversity, she has managed grants funded by the University Forum for Human Resource Development and the European Academy of Management. Currently, she is the principal investigator of the ARGENTUM grant funded by the Gdansk University of Technology entitled “Sustained, inclusive and sustainable institutions for all: Neurodiversity-friendly smart work design”. Her work on neurodivergent workers has appeared in academic journals such as Employee Relations, Personnel Review, and the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. She also spoke about her research on neurodiversity as an invited expert at the Healthy Remote Work training organized by the UK Department of Health and Social Care and during the Economic and Social Science Research Council (ESRC) Festival of Science. She is currently working on a scientific monograph entitled “Neurodiversity in the Workplace.”

Architect and educator. For 15 years she has been integrating architectural experience with leadership competencies. For almost 11 years she ran a workplace studio. Today she works in a boutique team with Ula-Kuc Petelska. Together they support leaders and leaders of private and public projects and investments at the urban, architectural, interior and product scales. They specialize in empathetic research and systemic design. They find joy in work that has meaning and positive impact. They are currently researching and creating spaces that support the learning processes of young adults (Neuro-inclusive School).In the spirit of continuous learning and critical thinking, they are exploring the art of regenerative and neuro-inclusive design. She implements solutions that are good for people and the environment, as exemplified by interdisciplinary, award-winning projects such as the Arup Warsaw Office, Neuroinclusive.Design and the Green Learning Zone in Katowice. She has been practicing a nomadic lifestyle and work for 4 years. She spends a lot of time on the Azorean island of Flores, which is her life port. She is a lecturer at the study “Neurodiversity in the Workplace” at SWPS University.