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Kasia J. Harvard Innovation in Government Fellow, Fundraising Strategy Lead (pro-bono)
Last update: Oct 21, 2024
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Citizenships:
Poland
Languages:
English, French, German, Polish, Spanish
Highest Degree:
Masters
Experience:
26 years
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About
- MIT Media Lab Visiting Scientist and Mentor | Harvard Innovation in Government Fellow
- Digital & technology Strategist
- World Bank, UN and EU experience
- Strategic Lead with over 15 years of experience in policy development, business management, PCM (formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, reporting), digital development, innovation, resource mobilization, research and policy analysis;
- Leader of large and small-scale operations and policy interventions (policy analysis and policy writing) with expertise in tech, science, and startup/scaleups - Conducted studies and provided recommendations of future policy direction for the European Commission (The Lisbon Council for Economic Competitiveness and Social Renewal, The European Commission Directorate for Research and Innovation);
- More than 10 years’ experience in project/ programme management and in leading remote project teams (Privacy-by-Design Contact Tracing Tool Project, Defending Digital Democracy (D3P) Project, Harvard Women in Public Policy Programme);
- Sound experience and knowledge of the Digital Development sector and innovative entrepreneurship – developed strategic policy roadmap for digital entrepreneurship, advised on digital/fintech solutions to increase effectiveness of loans delivery; capacity building to states and counties in election threat management, strategic recommendation to the EU on digital issues (eID, e-government, digital skills);
- Proven expertise in fundraising activities, mobilization of resources and budget formulation - Fundraising Strategy Lead with PathCheck Foundation (MIT), etc.;
- Extensive experience in roles across multinationals, research consulting companies, think-tanks, international donors and NGOs;
- Global level geographical experience in USA, Europe (EU27 and associated countries), Mexico, Brazil, Central India and South Africa;
- Relevant academic background – Master in Management and Marketing, Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration, Advanced Undergraduate Diploma in Data and System Analysis & Diploma in Computing from Oxford University and Master in Public Administration from Harvard University;
- Very good capacity building, training and coaching abilities; Good knowledge of cross-cutting issues (gender, good governance); adaptable and to multicultural environments;
- Excellent analytical, organization & planning and reporting skills; Leadership style that articulates clear strategic goals whilst reinforcing culture, conduct and values;
