Elzbieta Kardynal
Lichfield,West Midlands
Summary
I am often described as an inspiring and influential member of the Polish Community within West Midlands and beyond. A humble trustee at national umbrella organisations: NRCSE and Federation of Poles in GB with a clear vision of building a just society and having passion for serving communities. I have a huge expertise in working with ethnic minorities and established links with both British and Polish Government (including Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Presidential Office).
My approach is to bring solutions, unite communities and tackle any form of discrimination and social exclusion.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Founder & Director
European's Welfare Association CIC
Birmingham , West Midlands
04.2009 - Current
Responsible for organisation's strategic vision; overseeing delivery of local and regional projects; funding strategy; maintaining close links with core stakeholders, such as Polish Embassy, Police, NHS incl. Mental Health Trusts, Social Services, Children and Adult Safeguarding Boards and Local Authorities. Managing the team of 69 staff and volunteers.
Community Navigator
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner
Birmingham, West Midlands
09.2020 - 11.2021
Responsible for liaising with voluntary sector organisations operating in Sandwell area in promoting initiatives for young people and ethnic minorities focusing on tackling all forms of exploitation and violence.
Migration and Equality Advisor
Rights and Equality Adviser
Sandwell, West Midlands
11.2016 - 09.2020
Equality Act 2010 and Human Rights implementation, Hate Crime Strategy for Third
Party Reporting Centres, WMP Community Advisor, Modern Slavery Strategic Panel for LA, Chair of Sandwell New Communities Network, Safeguarding Panel, funding strategy.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Bilingualism in Education
University of Birmingham
Birmingham 10.2007 - 06.2009
CELTA - Methodology of English Language Teaching
University of Cambridge
Cambridge 05.2004 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Arts - English Philology
Katowice School of Management and Languages
Poland 10.1999 - 12.2003
Skills
- [Area of Expertise] NGO business strategy and planning
- Social Enterprise: Innovation and Resource Building
- Supplementary Education
- Public Speaking
- Mediation and mentoring
- Trauma Informed Practice
Languages
English
Fluent
Polish
Native
Certification
- Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)- Legal Option, City College Birmingham, 10/2005-07/2006
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS, ref: 0433330), The General Teaching Council for England, March 2005
- Certified Mental Health First Aider, accredited by MHFA England, February 2019
Timeline
Community Navigator
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner
09.2020 - 11.2021
Migration and Equality Advisor
Rights and Equality Adviser
11.2016 - 09.2020
Founder & Director
European's Welfare Association CIC
04.2009 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - Bilingualism in Education
University of Birmingham
10.2007 - 06.2009
CELTA - Methodology of English Language Teaching
University of Cambridge
05.2004 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Arts - English Philology
Katowice School of Management and Languages
10.1999 - 12.2003
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