We believe in team diversity.
OUR MISSION IS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF WOMEN WORKING IN TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONS
Our approach
01.
— Our mission
The Foundation inspires and educates children and youth in terms of their development, opportunities in professions related to new technologies and information technology.
The IT GIRLS Foundation was established to accompany children and teenagers in realizing their dreams of working in professions related to technology. All its activities are focused around development paths, data-based education and take place with the support of allies: parents, partners, other non-governmental organizations.
02.
— Our vision
Contributing to increasing the participation of women in the IT industry. Education through programs and workshops for children makes them not afraid to reach for their dreams of working in technology and IT.
We want young girls not to be afraid to dream of a career in the technology industry. We want to accompany them in developing their passion for technology, inspire them to take action and look boldly into the future - because it depends only on them.
- Our Values -
Professionalism
all programs implemented by the foundation are carried out with practitioners and professionals,
Reliability
all research on which the foundation relies is proven, it conducts research itself
Responsibility
for a valuable program of workshops, implementation of agreements with partners
Sincerity
builds a lasting and sincere relationship with the environment
Development
the foundation does not stand still, enters into new partnerships, improves the program, expands the group of specialists
Ethical behavior
selects partners whose behavior is ethical, does not enter into cooperation that does not resonate with its values
About us
Wiola and Ada Klimczak - founders of the IT Girls Foundation
– We want young girls not to be afraid to dream of a career in the technology industry. We want to accompany them in developing their passion for technology, inspire them to take action and look boldly into the future – because it depends only on them. – say the sisters, Wioletta and Adrianna Klimczak.
Our Team
Wioletta Klimczak
PRESIDENT AND CO-FOUNDER
Wiola graduated from the Faculty of Electronics and Information Technology (EiTI), She does just about everything at the foundation, from organizing events and being a mentor to the kids to dealing with invoices. One could say that without her, nothing would happen. She is not afraid of any task.
Privately a fan of holistic approach and meditation. Her passion discovered during the pandemic is traveling. If she could, she would spend most of her time working remotely from all different places of the world.
Adrianna Klimczak
VICE PRESIDENT AND CO-FOUNDER
Ada graduated from the Faculty of Mathematics and Information Science (MiNI) at Warsaw University of Technology. Together with Wiola, she is involved in all activities of the foundation. She enjoys leading workshops for children and giving them more confidence. She is responsible for graphic design, branding of the Foundation and running our Social Media.
In her free time, she loves to play sports, both HIIT and yoga. She enjoys discovering Warsaw's culinary secrets in the evenings, whether in a restaurant or in the comfort of her kitchen.
Ola Taraszka
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Ola is a business analytics student, professionally, she brings business and IT closer together. He has 4 years of experience in construction and product development in technology companies. He likes to try new roles, where he willingly uses his interdisciplinary experience. Instead of "I can't" I prefer "I will try" and that's what I want to teach girls.
She joined the Foundation because she believes that a little support will help everyone unleash their enormous potential. At IT Girls, she works as a Partnership Coordinator - you can meet her when applying to us, or when your organization joins forces with us.
In her free time, she loves discovering new places and enjoying the beauty of nature.
Ula Czekirda
COOPERATION COORDINATOR
Educated manager for company management and social capital, HR Business Partner, Pedagogist. She gained professional experience in various fields of people management, product development and project management in the end to end concept. While others pride themselves on meeting all the standards set before them, her passion is to deliver services that exceed the expectations of those involved, creating a win-win scenario for all stakeholders!
As a woman in the rather male world of IT, and additionally as a mother of two daughters, she sees a huge space for the mission of IT Girls in popularizing the technology industry among the young, especially female, generation.
Paul of Hungary
COACH IN FOUNDATION
Paweł runs workshops on improving self-confidence and achieving inner peace. He started dealing with mental health and mindfulness seriously around 2014, when he took over the first sales and service team at Orange Polska S.A. He noticed pretty quickly that the mood and the mental of his team correlates directly to the results.
Why does he work with the Foundation? As he says, " From the very beginning, I felt that you support others out of the need of your heart; this passion is deeply rooted in your business. There is an honesty and authenticity in what you do. Such people and such projects are worth supporting."
In every free moment he plays the guitar. It is not only a passion for him, but also a meditation and a way to express himself. meditation and self-expression.
Marta Barcinska
JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Ada graduated from the Faculty of Mathematics and Information Science (MiNI) at Warsaw University of Technology. Together with Wiola, she is involved in all activities of the foundation. She enjoys leading workshops for children and giving them more confidence. She is responsible for graphic design, branding of the Foundation and running our Social Media.
In her free time, she loves to play sports, both HIIT and yoga. She enjoys discovering Warsaw's culinary secrets in the evenings, whether in a restaurant or in the comfort of her kitchen.
Paul of Hungary
COACH IN FOUNDATION
Paweł runs workshops on improving self-confidence and achieving inner peace. He started dealing with mental health and mindfulness seriously around 2014, when he took over the first sales and service team at Orange Polska S.A. He noticed pretty quickly that the mood and the mental of his team correlates directly to the results.
Why does he work with the Foundation? As he says, " From the very beginning, I felt that you support others out of the need of your heart; this passion is deeply rooted in your business. There is an honesty and authenticity in what you do. Such people and such projects are worth supporting."
In every free moment he plays the guitar. It is not only a passion for him, but also a meditation and a way to express himself. meditation and self-expression.
