In a landmark event on May 30th, the ELEVATE project convened its inaugural advisory board meeting in Wroclaw, marking a pivotal step towards enhancing vocational education through diverse perspectives and innovative strategies. This hybrid meeting gathered a distinguished group of experts who will play a crucial role in steering the project’s trajectory with strategic insights and cross-sector expertise.
The ELEVATE-CVET Advisory Board stands as an independent body dedicated to ensuring the project’s quality, relevance, and real-world impact. Representing academia, industry, and civil society, the board fosters a dynamic exchange on themes of diversity, innovation, and vocational education.
Meet Some of Our Key Members:
🇵🇱 Poland
- Aldona Wiktorska-Święcka – Social Innovation Researcher, Head of Public Governance and Administration, Institute of European Studies
- Aneta Długopolska-Mikonowicz – Director, Leadership & Organizational Development, Europe & Africa
- Mirek Jasiński – Senior Management Consultant and Trainer
🇩🇪 Germany
- Prof. Dr. Andrea Cnyrim – Professor at Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences
🇫🇷 France
- George Simons – Creator of diversophy®
- Grazia Ghellini – President, SIETAR France
🇱🇺 Luxembourg
- Nancy Thomas – Director, Diversity Charter Luxembourg
🇪🇸 Spain
- Barbara Covarrubias Venegas – Researcher & Practitioner, CEO at Collabify
- Myrtha Casanova – Founder, European Institute for Diversity Management
🌐 Global Expert
- Melanie Martinelli – CEO, The Institute for Transfer Effectiveness
These visionary leaders bring a wealth of experience and passion for fostering inclusive educational environments. Their involvement underscores the commitment of the ELEVATE project to driving innovation and fostering leadership in vocational education worldwide.
Partners of the ELEVATE project include Mondragon Unibertsitatea, intercultures España & LATAM, DCONCEPT, Internationale Hochschule SDI München, Université Bourgogne Europe, Zeppelin Universität & de Reso. Together, they are shaping a future where diversity, innovation, and inclusion thrive in vocational education.
Stay tuned as we embark on this transformative journey with our esteemed advisory board, paving the way for a more inclusive and impactful educational landscape.
