Jury Members Summer School 2024, Warsaw

The 29 participants of the 2024 Summer School were chosen by a distinguished Jury of visionary business leaders, policymakers, thought leaders, and equality advocates. Tasked with evaluating a highly talented pool from the 27 EU Member States, Ukraine, and the Western Balkans Six, the Jury assessed candidates based on academic excellence, extracurricular interests, technological curiosity, and their drive to create meaningful change. After careful consideration they selected the cohort of exceptional individuals poised to become tomorrow’s #NextGenChangemakers.

Carina Zehetmaier

President, Women in AI Austria; CEO and Founder, heartcore.ai

Dr. Audrey-Flore Ngomsik

CEO & Co-Founder, Trianon Scientific Communication; Governing Board Member, European Policy Centre (EPC)

Tsvetelina Penkova

Member of the European Parliament

Tamara Tafra

Minister Counsellor for Cyber Issues, Hybrid Threats and Disinformation, Permanent Representation of Croatia to the EU

Kika Kattami

Attache for Education and Youth, Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU

Zuzana Zajarošová

Counsellor for Social Policy, Gender Equality and Non-discrimination, Permanent Representation of Czechia to the EU

Ellen Als

Senior Executive Officer, Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

Lesli Hommik-Callewaert

Counsellor for Justice Affairs, Permanent Representation of Estonia to the EU

Sirpa Pietikäinen

Member of the European Parliament

Eva Bernard

Principal – Gender, Inclusion and Climate Action, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

Carmen Niethammer

Senior Gender Specialist, European Investment Bank (EIB)

Anastasia-Sissy Gkika

Counsellor for Education, Permanent Representation of Greece to the EU

Anett Mádi-Nátor

President, Women4Cyber Foundation

Mary Coughlan

Former Deputy Prime Minister of Ireland

Roberta Boscolo

Climate & Energy Leader, World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

Liene Briede

Vice-Rector for Innovation, Riga Technical University; Board Member, European Innovation Council (2021-23)

Egle Ciuoderiene

Founder & CEO, Duevo; Expert Evaluator, European Commission

Marc Angel

Vice-President of the European Parliament

Josianne Cutajar

Member of the European Parliament

Annette Nijs

President, Business School Netherlands; former Cabinet Minister of Education of The Netherlands

Aleksandra Przegalińska

Senior Research Associate, Harvard University

Vânia Neto

Member of the European Parliament

Sabina Ciofu

Associate Director – International, techUK

Pavlina Pavlova

#ShareTheMicInCyber Fellow, New America

Dr. Violeta Bulc

Curator and Founder of the Ecocivilisation Movement, Vice President, Europe – Asia Center; Former EU Commissioner for Transport

Lina Gálvez Muñoz

Member of the European Parliament

Faduma Aden

Senior DEI & Social Impact Specialist

Elma Dervic

Researcher, Medical University Vienna & CSH & ASCII

Iva Kozlovskaya

Managing Partner, Quit Labs; Co-Founder, Women in Tech Ukraine

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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