Aleksander leads Reform Institute and coordinates its work in the area of decarbonization and energy transition policies. He specialises in conducting multi-level quantitative and qualitative impact assessments of public policies (including in the area of innovation, regional development, digitalization and sustainable development) and the preparation of strategic documents. Aleksander focuses on creating and managing systemic projects facilitating the improvement of public policy both in Poland and in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. He gained his expertise by implementing national and EU research projects, including under the Horizon 2020 program, and offering consultancy services for public administration and the private sector. A graduate of economics at the Warsaw School of Economics.

aleksander.sniegocki@ireform.eu

Zofia leads development of the Institute’s strategy and offer and is responsible for partner outreach and stakeholder engagement. In her analytical work, she focuses on provision of qualitative and quantitative socio-economic assessments of European and national public policies at macro- and sectoral-levels, needed to build foundations for the long-term systemic thinking about climate and energy policy in Poland and the CEE region. She participated in strategic initiatives and conducted research for the public administration, private sector and research institutions. Zofia has provided analytical and technical support for the members of the European Commission’s Technical Expert Group on Sustainable Finance and worked with representatives of the financial sector to mainstream sustainable finance at the national and regional levels. Zofia continuous to actively participate in the discussions on financing of the decarbonisation of the economy as a Taxonomy Manager at Climate Bonds Initiative. She is a graduate from Imperial College London specialising in Environmental Economics and Policy (MSc), as well as an MSci graduate from the University of Southampton (MSci Ocean, Earth and Climate Science).

zofia.wetmanska@ireform.eu

Marta is focusing on projects related to energy transition, climate policy and providing support to the governance team. She has experience in wide energy transition advocacy as a third sector representative both in Polish (WWF Poland) and international organisations (Climate Action Network Europe). She specialises in energy market issues, EU funds and just transition. In the past, she managed strategic projects in Orange Polska and worked for a consulting company in the telecommunications industry. Marta holds a degree in sociology from the University of Warsaw. Co-author of publications on climate education.

marta.anczewska@ireform.eu

At the Reform Institute Pawel analyses climate governance on national and EU levels. As part of the governance team, he drafts recommendations concerning EU regulations and their implementation in Poland. He participates in building relations with think tanks in other European countries. Previously he worked as an climate policy analyst for NGOs (including Green Economy Institute), as well as EU policy analyst for an analytical centre Polityka Insight in Warsaw. Graduate of political science at the University of Warsaw and European affairs at Sciences Po Paris. He also completed a postgraduate course on the functioning of energy markets at the Warsaw School of Economics.

pawel.wiejski@ireform.eu

Bernard is an expert on Energy, Climate and Energy Policy, Energy Efficiency and HVAC/R. At the Refrom Institute, Bernard works on strategic and practical approaches to Energy Transition. He has completed his Master's degree in Energy Studies at the Faculty of Energy and Aeronautics (MEiL) at the Warsaw University of Technology. Bernard has been active in the Energy sector for the past 12 years, both academically and professionally. He is also currently completing his PhD at Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW). Formely he worked as Chief Expert on Energy and Climate at Instrat as well as Energy Storage specialist at WWF Poland.

bernard.swoczyna@ireform.eu

Klaudia is responsible for projects related to energy transition and climate policy at the Institute. She specializes in the decarbonization of district heating systems, and gained her experience working at Euros Energy on the project of the Heat Plant of the Future in Lidzbark Warmiński and doing analytical and conceptual work for the energy sector as a consultant at Ramboll. In the past, she was involved in strategic activities for public administration in the field of energy efficiency and building renovation at the National Energy Conservation Agency. She holds a master's degree in power engineering from Warsaw University of Technology.

klaudia.janik@ireform.eu

At the Institute, Maciej is responsible for the analysis and assessment of European and national policies in the field of energy and climate. As a senior analyst at Esperis and an intern at the European Commission (Legal section of the Directorate-General for Energy), he gained experience in providing consulting services for the energy sector, open source intelligence activities and regulatory analysis. He holds a master's degree in Law from the University of Warsaw and is a graduate with distinction of the University of Warsaw British Law Centre.

maciej.lipinski@ireform.eu

Maria is an analyst specializing in climate and energy policy. She previously worked as an editor at GLOBENERGIA, where she prepared articles and guides related to renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, thermal modernization, and financing. She also hosted webinars and assisted in event organization. Maria holds a master's degree in Ecological Energy Sources from the AGH University of Science and Technology.

maria.niewitala-rej@ireform.eu

As an analyst Aneta focuses on realization of projects concerning assessment of European and national green transition policies. She specializes also in quantitative analysis and data processing. Aneta has experience in the area of financial market analysis and forecasting of business cycle indicators in the global economy, which she had acquired while working as an economist for Department of Economic Analysis and Research of National Bank of Poland. She also used to be responsible for qualitative and quantitative analysis within social economics area while participating in research projects for public administration realised for other non-governmental organisations. She graduated from Warsaw School of Economics’ Bachelor's degree program (in economics) and from Maastricht University Master’s degree program (in econometrics and operations research).

aneta.stefanczyk@ireform.eu

At the Institute, Michał deals with projects concerning climate governance on national and EU level, with particular emphasis on just energy transition. Previously, he was deputy director of the Center for Analysis of the Jagiellonian Club (CAKJ) and deputy editor-in-chief of the Jagiellonian Club (KJ) portal, responsible for analytical publications related to public policy and international politics. As part of his work for KJ and CAKJ, he coordinated numerous projects that resulted in CAKJ reports and numerous expert events. His publications mainly dealt with the topics of energy and climate policy and EU policy. He is a graduate of Electrical Engineering at the AGH University of Science and Technology in Cracow, International Relations, and Economy and Public Administration at the Cracow University of Economics.

michal.wojtylo@ireform.eu

Aneta leads both external and internal communications at the Reform Institute. She is responsible for the preparation, implementation, and management of the communication strategy. Additionally, she handles media relations as well as comprehensive coordination of promotional and advocacy activities. Aneta has experience in the marketing and PR fields, as well as stakeholder management. Through projects carried out for non-governmental organizations and international corporations, she gained practical knowledge in building brand strategies and conducting rebranding projects. She was involved in coordinating both external and internal event organization and managing social media. Aneta led the working group consisting of several dozen people at the Ministry of Climate and Environment as part of the preparation of a sectoral agreement for offshore wind energy. Previously, she worked at the Polish Wind Energy Association and at companies developing renewable energy sources in Poland, including Ørsted and Equinor. Prior to that, she worked as an economic journalist for over a decade, contributing to publications such as „Rzeczpospolita”, „Gazeta Giełdy i Inwestorów Parkiet”, „Bloomberg Businessweek Polska”, „Press”, and Polish Radio Lublin. She is a graduate of Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin. Aneta also completed the 24th edition of the School of Brand Strategy program at the Association of Marketing Communication SAR and received training in Social Media Management at the School of Masters of Advertising.

aneta.wieczerzak@ireform.eu

Bartosz is responsible for the image and promotion of the Reform Institute. He focuses on building the organization's brand among stakeholders and for the purposes of public debate. He studied political journalism at the Institute of Political Science and International Relations, Jagiellonian University, but his professional career is associated with non-governmental organizations. For over a decade, he worked in the third sector as an editor, publicist, fundraiser, and communication manager. He is a co-author of the Jagiellonian Club reports "Green Conservatism" and "Government Under the Microscope. Ranking of Public Policies 2019–2023" in the field of environmental policy. As a member of the program team, he created the Krynica Forum 2024 agenda. He has published in "Rzeczpospolita", "Tygodnik Polsat News", and the journal of ideas "Pressje" among others, and commented on political events on the largest Polish news channels.

bartosz.brzyski@ireform.eu

Jacek is a communications specialist with 10 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. He has contributed his expertise to organizations such as the Polish Ecological Club, the Climate Coalition, the Health and Environment Alliance, and the Res Publica Foundation. In addition to promoting NGOs and managing social media, Jacek has led advocacy initiatives focused on environmental protection. He is passionate about social issues and urban politics, actively advocating for the preservation of greenery in Warsaw through the Miasto Jest Nasze Association. A graduate in Polish studies and film directing, he is currently writing his master's thesis in applied sociology. Outside of his professional work, Jacek is an avid enthusiast of photography and film production.

jacek.karaczun@ireform.eu

Gabriela is responsible for processes related to communications and organisation of events and supports the cooperation between the communication department and the project management department. Additionally, Gabriela supports the management of the Reform Institute's website. Outside of work, she is a member of the European Youth Parliament EYP Poland, where she participates in many educational initiatives that shape the young generation of active Europeans. Gabriela holds a degree in European Studies from the Faculty of International and Political Studies at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków. Previously, she worked at the European Parliament in Brussels in the office of MEP Róża Thun.

gabriela.musialik@ireform.eu

Agnieszka joined the Reform Institute in September 2023. She is responsible for managing all stages of the projects` implementation and for cooperation with domestic and foreign partners. She started her career in the financial sector, working in administrative positions at Deutsche Bank and Enterprise Investors. Then, she gained experience at the World Bank, coordinating investment projects and technical assistance work focused on energy efficiency, regional development, and spatial planning. Before joining the Institute, she worked at Microsoft leading projects aimed at introducing new technologies to public sector entities. She graduated from Polish studies and speech therapy at the University of Warsaw.

agnieszka.boratynska@ireform.eu

Agata is responsible for project management, bringing to the Reform Institute her extensive experience from the non-governmental, public, and private sectors, where she has successfully implemented various projects funded by national and international grants. Over the past few years, she has worked for the Fund Operator for the EEA and Norway Grants, specifically the Fund for Youth Employment and the Fund for Regional Cooperation, while previously being involved in the Active Citizens programme, also financed by the EEA Grants. In addition to her expertise in managing funds, programmes, and projects across various grant schemes, Agata is skilled in conducting qualitative social and commercial research, including evaluations for research institutions and private companies. She holds master’s degrees in psychology and ethnology from the University of Warsaw

agata.maksimowska@ireform.eu

Barbara is responsible for project management. She gained her experience in the non-governmental sector, collaborating with representatives from both the administration and business sectors. She has managed projects focused on local development and social revitalization, involving the private sector in change processes. Additionally, she has worked on qualitative research, local diagnostics, and the development of strategies for non-governmental organizations and local communities. She graduated in Cultural Studies and Sociology from the University of Wrocław.

barbara.celebucka@ireform.eu

Krystyna is an operations manager with many years of experience working as an office manager, project manager and event organizer. At Reform Institute she is responsible for institutional development, creation and implementation of policies and procedures as well as administration and financial processes. Before joining Reform Institute, she worked for the improvement and development of the relations between EU and Israel at the Israeli Embassy in Warsaw and at the ELNET-Poland foundation. She also used to work for the institutions focused on energy efficiency and sustainable development – among them, The Polish National Energy Conservation Agency. She graduated in Hebrew studies at the Warsaw University.

krystyna.kowalska@ireform.eu

Patrycja supports administrative processes and the execution of initiatives, contributing to the organisation’s operational efficiency and growth. Her responsibilities include developing and implementing policies and procedures, as well as providing support for administrative, financial, and operational activities. She has experience in human resources, project coordination, specialist recruitment, and market research within the energy sector, with a particular emphasis on renewable energy sources (RES). Her work in administration and human resource management is closely aligned with her academic interests in psychology, management, and ethics.

patrycja.matuszewska@ireform.eu