Language: Polish

Julia's engagement in homelessness began with research for the Municipality of Warsaw during her Sociology studies at the University of Warsaw before becoming an independent researcher for the European Observatory on Homelessness (FEANTSA). In her later projects she concentrated on evaluating housing led programs through in-depth interviews with people experiencing homelessness. Since 2019 she’s a leader of Housing First Poland Foundation. Currently she provides fidelity consultation for the teams that want to develop their programs towards HF principles. Last but not least she is a social integration therapist and motivational interviewing practitioner and with that background she works as a support worker for people experiencing homelessness in Warsaw.

Magdalena is a therapist, psychologist, sexual educator, and mediator. She worked as a frontline support worker and then as head of the Housing First implementation team in Warsaw. She both provided support on a daily basis and in crisis situations for tenants with ACT approach and organised coordination of the stakeholders. As a psychotraumatologist she also provides support in a field of sexual education and leadership in family based on Jesper Juul’s values. Her core is nonviolent communication, personal responsibility, and respect for the integrity of the individual.

Professional manager, consultant, trainer, auditor and coach. Former social worker. Co-works with public and non-government stakeholders. Experience in designing, implementing and managing social programmes and projects. In Housing First she delivers trainings, advocacy, expertise, fidelity review. Currently she is a leader of HF in Wroclaw (Poland) and member of the board of the Polish Housing First Association. She completed IPS (Individual Placement Support) Leadership Training. Main areas of work: supporting for HF implementation, searching for solutions, network services, planning and management: resources (inc. cooperation between sectors), knowledge and change.