Team

Get to know the PPHS team members. If you would like to work with us, please review our open positions here.

Our Team

Rashel Talukder
Managing Director

Projects Department

Natalia Jarmuzek-Troczynska
Senior Project Manager, CEO Advisor
Youssef Bouali
Senior Project Manager
Elizabeth Duda
Project Manager
Paulina Inska
Project Manager
Klaudia Kaczmarek
Junior Project Manager
Nina Czyzewska
Junior Project Manager
Magda Okuniewska
Senior Project Officer
Malgorzata Wolbach
Senior Project Officer
Karolina Kubaszewska
Project Officer
Kacper Murawa
Project Assistant

Communication Department

Steven Ormston
Communication and Community Manager
Przemyslaw Dobrzynski
Senior Communication Specialist
Lukasz Kielban
Senior Communication Specialist
Adam Michalak
Head of Design
Natalia Kryger
Communication Specialist

Administrative and Financial Department

Julia Szubert
Head of Administrative and Financial Department
Jadwiga Puzycka
Office Assistant
Justyna Trzmiel
Travel and Event Organisation Specialist
Ludmila Luczak
Administrative and Financial Specialist for European Projects

Accounting and HR

Agnieszka Mandziewska
Senior Administration and Payroll Specialist
Małgorzata Szymaniak
Accountant

Training and Audit Department

Aneta Jablonska
Senior Training Specialist

Attorney-At-Law

Jakub Horn
Attorney-at-law

PPHS's Experts

Anna Maria Wesolowska
Advisor, Expert in the Field of Mediation
Slawomir Sniezko
Advisor, Expert in the Field of Anti-Corruption
Marek Wierzbicki
Marek Wierzbicki
Advisor, Expert in the Field of Analysis and Criminal Intelligence
Rafal Batkowski, PhD
Expert in the Field of Public Safety and Security, Countering Terrorism
Marzena Kordaczuk-Was PhD
Expert on Radicalisation Prevention
Dominik Formanowicz
Expert in the Field of Migration
Marcin Golizda
Expert in Combating Cybercrime
Jason Johnstone, PhD
Expert in the Field of Cybersecurity
Tomasz Sikora
Financial Crime and Anti-corruption Expert
Jerzy Kosinski, PhD
Expert in the Field of Cybercrime and Computer Forensics
Robert Klonowski
Expert on Fire, Rescue and Community Safety
Katarzyna Staciwa
Expert in Preventing and Combating Sexual Abuse of Children
Bartlomiej Ostrowski
Expert in NGO Collaboration and Civil Society Development
Magdalena El Ghamari, PhD
Expert on Islamic Extremism and Cultural Security
Stanislaw Czerczak
Expert on Radicalisation and Extremism Prevention
Jaroslaw Przyjemczak, PhD
Expert in Special Operations, Counter-Terrorism, Crisis Management, and CI Protection

Board

Rashel Talukder
President of the Management Board
Marek Wierzbicki
Marek Wierzbicki
Vice President of the Management Board
Jerzy Kosinski, PhD
Vice President of the Management Board

Projects Department

Natalia Jarmuzek-Troczynska
Senior Project Manager, CEO Advisor
Youssef Bouali
Senior Project Manager
Elizabeth Duda
Project Manager
Paulina Inska
Project Manager
Klaudia Kaczmarek
Junior Project Manager
Nina Czyzewska
Junior Project Manager
Magda Okuniewska
Senior Project Officer
Malgorzata Wolbach
Senior Project Officer
Karolina Kubaszewska
Project Officer
Kacper Murawa
Project Assistant

Communication Department

Steven Ormston
Communication and Community Manager
Przemyslaw Dobrzynski
Senior Communication Specialist
Lukasz Kielban
Senior Communication Specialist
Adam Michalak
Head of Design
Natalia Kryger
Communication Specialist

Trainings Department

Aneta Jablonska
Senior Training Specialist

Administrative and Financial Department

Julia Szubert
Head of Administrative and Financial Department
Jadwiga Puzycka
Office Assistant
Justyna Trzmiel
Travel and Event Organisation Specialist
Ludmila Luczak
Administrative and Financial Specialist for European Projects

Accounting and HR

Agnieszka Mandziewska
Senior Administration and Payroll Specialist
Małgorzata Szymaniak
Accountant

Attorney-at-law

Jakub Horn
Attorney-at-law

PPHS's Experts

Anna Maria Wesolowska
Advisor, Expert in the Field of Mediation
Slawomir Sniezko
Advisor, Expert in the Field of Anti-Corruption
Marek Wierzbicki
Marek Wierzbicki
Advisor, Expert in the Field of Analysis and Criminal Intelligence
Rafal Batkowski, PhD
Expert in the Field of Public Safety and Security, Countering Terrorism
Marzena Kordaczuk-Was PhD
Expert on Radicalisation Prevention
Dominik Formanowicz
Expert in the Field of Migration
Marcin Golizda
Expert in Combating Cybercrime
Jason Johnstone, PhD
Expert in the Field of Cybersecurity
Tomasz Sikora
Financial Crime and Anti-corruption Expert
Jerzy Kosinski, PhD
Expert in the Field of Cybercrime and Computer Forensics
Robert Klonowski
Expert on Fire, Rescue and Community Safety
Katarzyna Staciwa
Expert in Preventing and Combating Sexual Abuse of Children
Bartlomiej Ostrowski
Expert in NGO Collaboration and Civil Society Development
Magdalena El Ghamari, PhD
Expert on Islamic Extremism and Cultural Security
Stanislaw Czerczak
Expert on Radicalisation and Extremism Prevention
Jaroslaw Przyjemczak, PhD
Expert in Special Operations, Counter-Terrorism, Crisis Management, and CI Protection
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    Starszy Specjalista ds. Komunikacji

    Dołączyłem do Platformy w listopadzie 2017 roku. Przez długi czas byłem odpowiedzialny za realizację krajowych i europejskich projektów związanych z bezpieczeństwem. W związku z dynamicznym rozwojem PPBW oraz powstaniem Działu Komunikacji, zająłem się promocją i upowszechnianiem rezultatów naszych działań.

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    Przemyslaw Dobrzynski

    Senior Communication Specialist at the Polish Platform for Homeland Security

    I’ve been working at PPHS since November 2017. For a long time, I was responsible for implementing both international and national security projects. As PPHS developed and the Communication Department was established, I was promoted to a role focused entirely on communication.

    I currently serve as the Communication & Dissemination Manager for EU-funded security projects. My responsibilities also include managing the online channels run by PPHS and supporting the team with ongoing tasks.

    I have a broad set of skills, enabling me to handle a variety of tasks such as content creation (texts, photos, videos), communication and process planning, community and relationship building, as well as managing online platforms.

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      Rashel Talukder

      Rashel Talukder

      Managing Director
      Career rooted in security, research, and public service. With a professional background that includes service in the Polish Police, has been actively involved in research and innovation within the security domain across Poland and Europe since 2008. Member and coordinator of multiple national and EU projects.
       
      Currently serving as the President of the Board at the Polish Platform for Homeland Security, continues to lead initiatives that drive innovation and development in the field. In addition to professional accomplishments, has contributed to public life as a member of the municipal council in Steszew Municipality (2018–2024), showcasing a strong commitment to community and governance.
       
      Keen interest in economics.
      Elizabeth Duda

      Elizabeth Duda

      Project Manager

      While working, I enjoy feeling that I can contribute, even in a small way, to positive change in my surroundings, whether near or far. My role at PPHS offers such opportunities, much like my previous experience in local government.

      As a Project Manager, I draw on over a decade of experience in leading EU-funded initiatives. With a background in international relations, I love working in a multicultural and diverse environment. During project implementation, I apply my knowledge of strategic processes, policy development and monitoring, supporting social dialogue, networking, and organising themed events.

      I understand how public administration, business, and academic institutions operate, and I’m eager to use my experience in bringing these worlds together in practice.

      Paulina Ińska

      Paulina Ińska

      Project Implementation Manager
      I am a Project Manager with over 7 years of experience. At PPHS I want to continue developing my skills in managing international projects, in cooperation with many entities, which I have improved in recent years.
       
      My current job is also supported by the experience I have gained preparing clients to obtain EU funding for innovative technologies, which I did at the beginning of my professional career.
       
      The above, combined with gaining knowledge in the field of security, which is extremely important for every person, gives me the feeling that I can contribute to changing the world for the better.
      Klaudia Kaczmarek

      Klaudia Kaczmarek

      Junior Project Implementation Manager

      Since joining the PPHS team in 2017, I have embarked on a dynamic professional journey. Initially, I was responsible for the operation of the PPHS secretariat, administrative matters, and even financial tasks. Over time, I became involved in various initiatives, including organizing events, which allowed me to gain a comprehensive understanding of the institution's operations. This experience has been crucial for the further development of my career.

      In recent years, I have been expanding my responsibilities by leveraging the skills I have acquired. Currently, I focus on implementing European research and development projects, serving as the project manager for CYCLOPES and FULL-PROOF. I actively participate in activities related to cybersecurity and combating cybercrime.

      Working at PPHS gives me a sense of fulfillment and reinforces my belief in the importance, necessity, and inspiration that comes from collaborating with people in an international environment.

      Nina Czyżewska

      Nina Czyżewska

      Junior Project Implementation Manager

      I started at PPHS in 2021 as a Junior Project Implementation Specialist. As my career progressed, I began overseeing increasingly complex initiatives, starting with the preparation of a pilot for the APPRAISE project and later independently managing the SHIELD4CROWD project.

      Currently, as a Junior Project Implementation Manager, I am responsible for managing projects related to security and pre-commercial procurement. My professional experience is complemented by my academic background—I studied International Relations at Jagiellonian University and International Organizations at Leiden University in the Netherlands.

      Magda Okuniewska

      Magda Okuniewska

      Senior Project Officer
      After many years of working in the corporate world, I decided to make a significant change in my career path and joined the Polish Platform for Homeland Security in 2021. This decision turned out to be one of the best in my professional life. Working at PPHS, I feel that my work has a real and important impact on many levels - local, national and European.
       
      As a specialist at PPHS, I work on projects that are crucial in the current world. My main areas of interest include hybrid threats, media literacy education, combating disinformation and countering radicalisation. I am particularly fond of working with the Polish Prison Staff and probation officers in the framework of European projects, which allows practical implementation of the knowledge and experience gained.
       
      What brings me the greatest satisfaction is organising trainings and meetings for practitioners, enabling the exchange of knowledge and experience between different sectors.
      Małgorzata Wolbach

      Małgorzata Wolbach

      Senior Project Implementation Specialist

      Graduate of a master's degree in Internal Security and a bachelor's degree in Criminology from the Police Academy in Szczytno. Currently developing competencies in project management, IT product design, client requirements gathering, and stakeholder communication.

      She has several years of experience in public administration at the local government level, including work at the Crisis Management Center and as a specialist in mass events. Since 2021, she has been associated with PPHS, where she is responsible for implementing and managing projects funded by European Union programs, with a particular focus on public space security and hybrid threats.

      Additionally, she organizes recurring international conferences such as CINTiA and CP, aimed at fostering knowledge exchange between law enforcement agencies, the business sector, and academia, thereby contributing to enhanced security levels.

      Karolina Kubaszewska

      Karolina Kubaszewska

      Project Implementation Specialist

      I leverage my extensive experience working with international clients at PPHS to support the implementation of security-related projects. I ensure smooth communication, effective resource management, and the highest quality standards.

      Kacper Murawa

      Kacper Murawa

      Project Assistant

      I am a project assistant, supporting project managers in various initiatives. Currently, I am primarily working on a project related to critical infrastructure protection.

      Privately, I am interested in forensic and investigative psychology. Working at PPHS allows me to stay close to topics that align with my interests.

      Steven Ormston

      Menadżer ds. Komunikacji i Społeczności

      Building from a diverse and varied background of experience to deliver value within the EU-Security domain.

      An experienced Communication Manager that works to connect experts and facilitate improvements through pragmatic and practical solutions to complex problems.

      Since 2019, has worked within the EU security domain, helping projects and initiatives design and implement communication strategies and actions to amplify their respective results and maximise impact.

      Łukasz Kielban

      Łukasz Kielban

      Senior Communication Specialist

      At the Polish Platform for Homeland Security since October 2022. A digital creator with over 14 years of experience and an academic background. An expert in brand image building, communication strategy, and public relations, also experienced in writing and video editing.

      The creator of an online community with over 160,000 followers, author of dozens of branding campaigns, e-learning courses, and books.

      Currently involved in EU-funded security projects, responsible for communication strategy, content creation at all stages (from concept, material gathering, photography, video recording, writing, and editing to publication), online community management, web platform development, and e-learning course editing.

      Adam Michalak

      Adam Michalak

      Koordynator ds. Grafiki

      Over 11 years of experience in graphic design and marketing. I joined the Polish Platform for Homeland Security (PPHS) in 2021.

      On a daily basis, I develop concepts and design various types of graphic materials—both digital and print. My designs support the communication and promotion of national and European initiatives, including international research and innovation projects.

      I ensure the aesthetics, readability, and professional appearance of all visual materials, tailoring them to the target audience and project requirements. I support the team in all graphic-related aspects, create guidelines, and set the visual direction for projects, ensuring consistency with brand identity.

      Julia Szubert

      Julia Szubert

      Head of the Administration and Finance Department

      I have 20 years of experience in developing, implementing, and managing projects funded by national and international public funds. Before joining the PPHS team, I worked in various fields, including education, mental health promotion, and social assistance.

      At PPHS, I am responsible for grant accounting, documentation, automation processes, financial analysis, and financial management within the organization. Whenever possible, I am also eager to engage in substantive activities.

      Jadwiga Pużycka

      Jadwiga Pużycka

      Office Assistant

      I have over a decade of experience in office management and key account customer service. Previously, I focused on building long-term client relationships and working on projects funded by public resources.

      I have been with PPHS since 2022, where I am responsible for office organisation and supporting the accounting and HR departments. Since 2025, I have also taken on the responsibility of overseeing training programmes.

      In my work, I value interpersonal contact and the opportunity to meet people’s expectations. I also prioritise good organisation and smooth communication.

      Justyna Trzmiel

      Justyna Trzmiel

      Business Travel and Meeting Coordination Specialist

      I have several years of experience in the tourism and hospitality industry. At PPHS, I am responsible for business trips and travel arrangements. My duties include planning, coordinating, and ensuring the comfort of trip participants.

      I enjoy paying attention to details to make sure every trip runs smoothly and without issues. My work allows me to develop organizational and communication skills. I am happy to combine my passion for travel with professional challenges.

      Ludmiła Łuczak

      Ludmiła Łuczak

      Administrative and Financial Specialist for European Projects

      In my professional work, I prioritise effectiveness and action while maintaining the highest quality standards. With over 15 years of experience in managing and overseeing both the substantive and financial aspects of projects funded by national and international sources, I have developed a broad and comprehensive perspective. This enables me to understand the challenges and complexities faced by project teams working across various domains. My managerial background and experience in project management play a key role in fostering this understanding.

      I have been working at PPHS since 2024, serving as a bridge between the administrative-financial and substantive areas. I oversee the quality of documents required for the settlement of projects funded from foreign sources. I analyse expenditures in terms of eligibility, identify and ensure the quality of processes between different team members. I support the administrative-financial department, collaborate with the project department, and am a member of the internal communication team.

      Working at PPHS allows me to further develop my skills in teamwork and communication while deepening my knowledge of financial settlements for projects funded through various programmes.

      Jakub Horn

      Jakub Horn

      Legal Advisor

      I graduated with a law degree from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań and completed my legal advisor apprenticeship at the Regional Chamber of Legal Advisors in Poznań.

      I began working at the Polish Platform for Homeland Security in 2011, initially as a legal consultant, and since 2019, I have been employed as a legal advisor.

      I specialize particularly in the field of new technology law, including intellectual property law and broadly understood commercialization procedures of R&D results, as well as public procurement law and data protection.

      I also conduct training sessions for public administration employees and private entities on topics such as data protection, access to public information, and the legal aspects of hate speech.

      Over the years, I have participated in numerous research and development projects funded by the National Centre for Research and Development or the European Commission, during which I have had the opportunity to analyse and solve often complex legal issues.