Aleksandra Szymańska - Niekłań, Project coordinator for the 8th time!
Aleksandra is a cultural manager by profession and a connector by instinct. She leads the Intercultural Dialogue Platform at Villa Decius in Kraków and has been coordinating the #VisegradSummerSchool since 2017.
With a background spanning journalism, geodesy, and European funding, she’s equally at ease drafting strategies, curating projects, and mentoring young professionals. Aleksandra believes in the power of culture as a meeting ground and in designing events that bring unexpected people into the same room - and give them a reason to stay.
So far, she has managed to pull off over 500 events (without losing her sense of humor), mentored dozens of young professionals, and collaborated with international institutions like Goethe-Institut, the International Visegrad Fund, and Erasmus+, always on the lookout for fresh angles, bold partnerships, and cultural "aha!" moments.
She wears many pairs of shoes, including flats and high heels, hiking boots, and dancing slippers, depending on the project, the people, and the path ahead.
When not managing grants or moderating debates, she’s probably hanging out with her silver cat (whose personality deserves its own paragraph).
