Revisionary Commision

Anna Zelno is CEO of intercultures Spain, co-founder of the Academy for Diversity and Innovation, and President of 4C Social Innovation NGO. She is an experienced D&I consultant who enjoys working seamlessly across various sectors like education, business, NGOs, and public institutions. Sustainable learning is the main objective of the instructional design of her training programs.

She holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Linguistics and Applied Cultural Studies, a Master’s Degree in Talent Management, and is a certified Global DISC™ Master Trainer. She speaks Polish, German, Spanish, and English fluently.

She has living and working experiences in Poland, Germany, and Spain and delivered training programs in many countries in Europe, Africa, and South America. She understands well the dynamic of these relationships, mutual perceptions, and bias.

Anna is an active member and ex-president of SIETAR Spain (Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research) and a former board member of SIETAR Europe.

Part of her core principle is that building an inclusive society is possible if the business, private sector, academia, and civil society work together consciously and strategically. For her, innovation is about bringing uniqueness together and creating an inclusive environment. Anna always applies her distinctive vision of the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to whatever walk of life she’s in.

I believe that open communication and feedback are half the battle. I base EB on facts, i.e., theory = reality. I am fascinated by cultural differences in business, e.g., why is it acceptable to interrupt in Israel, but considered rude in Poland? I also observe pathologies in the workplace. For almost 20 years, I have been working with companies of various sizes, both Polish and international, with internal and external clients. I like to build things from scratch and see the results. For years, I have been writing articles in the field of HR/business, including for INFOR.

He was born and raised in Japan and has been living in Poland for over 25 years, where he spends his private and professional life in intercultural environments, acting as a bridge between East and West. He currently works for a Japanese company located in Poland. He also supports Japanese and foreign companies as a business coach to promote mutual understanding, communication, and cooperation. He holds a PhD in linguistics and specializes in research on intercultural communication in foreign branches (mainly in Poland) of Japanese corporations. He collaborates with universities as a lecturer.

Cybersecurity and IT governance professional who volunteers with SIETAR Polska to foster safe, inclusive, and digitally resilient environments. With over 20 years of experience in technology companies in Poland and abroad, he provides practical guidance to intercultural teams navigating the complexities of digital security and privacy.
Michal believes that trustworthy technology should be accessible to everyone, regardless of background or location. From implementing secure data practices to advising on ethical digital tool use, he is committed to supporting SIETAR’s mission.
While cybersecurity often labels people as the “weakest link,” Michal sees them as the greatest asset. Humans may make mistakes, but they are also imaginative, resourceful, and intelligent. Through trust, collaboration, and respect, they form the strongest defence against ever-evolving future cyber threats.

Recent graduate of the Master’s program in Cultural Psychology at the University of Amsterdam. Eryka’s interests are mainly focused on intercultural and social psychology. She is committed to social issues and intercultural understanding, which she strives to implement in her future career. Currently, Eryka works as an intern for SIETAR Polska Communications Team and she is also involved in several international research and academic projects.

Nicole Szostak – is a graduate of International Security Relations and Diplomacy at the University of War Studies in Warsaw and a student of Political Sciences at Sciences Po Rennes. She participated twice in the Erasmus+ programme, studying at Masaryk University in the Czech Republic and Università degli Studi di Torino in Italy. She is passionate about international communication, security and political science.

At SIETAR Poland, she is a member of the Communication and Community Building team – she manages the organisation’s Instagram and LinkedIn profiles, creates engaging content for younger audiences, and develops the  cultural GPS project, which highlights how cultures intertwine and inspire one another in an accessible way. Nicole also actively supports international collaboration by participating in joint initiatives between SIETAR Poland and SIETAR France, promoting intercultural awareness among young people. She aims to create a space for open dialogue that brings (primarily) young people closer together and allows them to appreciate the richness of cultural diversity.