Expert details
PERSONAL DATA
First name:
Katarzyna
Last name:
Kucharska
Sex:
Female
Recommending National Agency/National Erasmus+ Office (NEO):
PL01 - Foundation for the Development of the Education System
Country of residence:
Poland
Open to travel abroad to attend in person meetings:
Yes
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Short introduction:
Intercultural communication trainer, instructor and facilitator specializing in higher education. I design and lead workshops, trainings, and community-building initiatives that foster belonging and engagement among diverse student and staff communities. I am actively involved in anti-discrimination, equity, and anti-hate speech initiatives aimed at creating safer and more inclusive academic environments. My work combines intercultural expertise, academic knowledge, participatory methods, and practical experience gained through collaboration with HEIs and NGOs in Poland and across Europe.
Professional profile:
Trainer
Facilitator
Key speaker
Moderator
Years of experience:
Advanced (6-9 years)
Key Action(s) KA:
KA1
KA2
Comment (for Key Action(s)):
I deliver intercultural skills training for participants involved in mobility programmes within the Erasmus+ KA1 framework, including both students and higher education staff. I have also coordinated international cooperation projects under the Erasmus+ KA2 action in the higher education sector. As part of my cooperation with the Polish National Agency, I deliver intercultural training for Erasmus+ beneficiaries in the higher education sector in Poland.
Erasmus+ priorities:
Inclusion and Diversity (2021-27)
Participation in democratic life (2021-27)
Sector(s):
Higher Education
Youth
Experience with target groups:
Professors
Volunteers
Education professionals
Experts
Other support staff
Students
Representatives of non-governmental institutions
Spoken language(s):
English
Polish
REFERENCES
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Additional information:
I also have over a decade of experience in coordinating student volunteers, facilitating teambuiliding and creative workshops for students involved in social projects, and coordinating initiatives that strengthen student social engagement and volunteering.