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Šárka Brábníková

Czech Education, Youth and Sport Attache

Education, youth and sport attaché at the Permanent Representation of the Czech Republic to EU

After having graduated from Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Sciences, Regional and Economic Geography in 1982 she worked in a Cartography institute mostly on school maps and atlases. Since 1992 she accompanied her husband to his diplomatic missions in Japan, Belgium and China, where she worked at the Consulate or Economic Departments of the Czech Embassies. In 2002 she joined the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic, Department of International Cooperation in Research and Development, where she was involved in the preparation and implementation of the first Czech Presidency in the Council of EU in 2009. In 2010 she moved to Brussels where she joined the Permanent Representation of the Czech Republic to EU on the position of Head of Unit and attaché for research and space policies. Since 2016 she took over education, youth, sport, culture and media policies at the Permanent Representation and in 2022 during the second Czech Presidency of the Council of EU she chaired the Education Committee. 

Participating in the "Generative AI: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead" panel at the European Leadership Academy was a truly transformative experience. Meeting 29 incredible young women from diverse backgrounds was both humbling and inspiring. The Academy showed me firsthand the immense impact that can be achieved when young women are given the right opportunities and a platform to grow. I left the Academy feeling more empowered and optimistic than ever.

Maro Manoli

CEO & Co-Founder, E-mbracelet

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It may sound cliché, but the best part of the European Leadership Academy were the caring and passionate people who contributed to it, after the end of the European Leadership Academy, I now feel the most confident and passionate that I have ever been. Importantly, the program was completely free of charge, as an ambitious young woman whose family has always struggled financially, the European Leadership academy was a dream come true in many ways.

Veronika Anna Denner

Student. Represented Austria at the 2024 Summer School in Warsaw

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This transformative journey has prepared me for anything life may throw my way. What touched me most was the opportunity to connect with girls who, like me, share the same dreams yet are wonderfully diverse. They truly inspired me in countless ways. I learned so much about myself throughout this process; the school has impacted every facet of my identity, teaching me self-confidence and the imporance of colaborartions with others.

Lara Markelj

Student. Represented Slovenia at the 2024 Summer School in Warsaw

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I knew that the Summer School for Female Leadership in the Digital Age was going to be an incredible experience but I didn't expect it to be life-changing! With a jam-packed week full of both interesting and challenging discussions, panels, masterclasses & workshops, I left each day feeling inspired and invigorated. I would encourage any young woman interested to apply regardless of your background and experiences - the European Leadership Academy provides an environment for all young women to thrive in.

Amy Calleja

Student. Represented Malta at the 2022 Summer School in Prague

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Sisterhood, support and inspiration are just some of the aspects that we have experienced! The European Leadership Academy is an exceptional and priceless program which opened our horizons for the future. For me, one of the best characteristics of the program was its holistic approach. The range of speakers and experts was extraordinary just as their kindness and openness to answer our questions and connect with us.

Katharina Hertel

Student. Represented Germany at the 2022 Summer School in Prague

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