Team

I joined the Polish Platform for Homeland Security in 2010 when the team was just three people. Since then, PPHS has grown into a dynamic organisation, actively involved in various security-related areas. This journey has been crucial to my professional growth, providing me with opportunities for development and collaboration on both national and international levels.

My main focus is the prevention of radicalisation, but I also feel comfortable working on other areas, like community policing and crime prevention. In recent years, I have played a dual role as Head of the Project Department, overseeing various projects, while also managing our H2020 project, INDEED, which focused on evidence-based design and evaluation in the P/CVE field. Thanks to this, I have developed extensive experience in managing and implementing complex international projects.

Currently, I am actively involved with the EU Knowledge Hub on Prevention of Radicalisation, a major initiative launched by the European Commission in this field. As Senior Strategic Project Lead, I have the opportunity to lead large-scale international projects and provide strategic advice to the Managing Director on new growth opportunities for PPHS.

Driven by a passion for innovation and security, Youssef Bouali brings over a decade of experience in managing and implementing EU-funded security projects. Since joining the Polish Platform for Homeland Security in 2023, he has played a key role in developing and deploying cutting-edge security technologies, ensuring impactful solutions that enhance safety across Europe.

As a Senior Strategic Lead – Security & Defence Programmes, Youssef specializes in guiding projects through their entire lifecycle - from concept to execution - while fostering strategic collaborations between industry, research institutions, and end-users. His expertise extends beyond project coordination; he is actively involved in business development, ensuring that innovative security solutions find their way to real-world applications.

A creative problem-solver and strategic thinker, Youssef thrives in dynamic environments that demand adaptability, vision, and resilience. With exceptional communication skills and a talent for forging meaningful partnerships, he is dedicated to driving projects that shape the future of security and resilience.

At PPHS, he continues to push boundaries, challenge conventions, and create tangible impact, ensuring that security solutions remain at the forefront of innovation.

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.

I joined the PPHS in 2026 as a Bid Manager responsible for international tenders and public procurement, helping to develop the organisation’s activities in this area. I hold a degree in Arabic Studies, with a primary academic focus on Middle Eastern international politics. I studied at the University of Warsaw and Leiden University.
I gained my professional experience in the private sector, including the IT industry. A key focus of my work has been the preparation and delivery of tender responses in my role as a Bid Manager—and these are the skills I intend to use in my work at PPHS. I look forward to applying them to projects that have a real impact on initiatives that matter to me.

I have several years of experience in project management and the coordination of operational tasks. In my recent roles, I worked in an international environment, which taught me effective and precise communication, as well as the ability to build strong relationships with partners from different countries and cultures. My strengths include diligence, organisational and analytical skills, and multilingualism (in addition to Polish and English, I also speak Spanish and German). Working at the Polish Platform for Homeland Security allows me to combine my professional experience, language skills and soft skills with a security-related field that I am truly passionate about. Currently, I am involved in the EU Knowledge Hub project in the field of radicalisation prevention as a Project Officer.

I have been part of PPHS since 2017 and was involved in developing the Training Department from its early stages. On a daily basis, I am responsible for the comprehensive organisation of educational projects—from preparing offers, through collaboration with trainers on programme development, to ensuring the smooth delivery of training sessions. I serve as a first point of contact for all training-related matters, providing guidance, answering questions, and ensuring efficient document flow and settlements.

I am particularly interested in contemporary threats to the safety of children and young people, which is why I actively collaborate with educational institutions in this area. This work inspires my creativity and gives me great satisfaction, especially when I can see the tangible results of our efforts.

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.

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.

I am a Communications Specialist with experience in promotional and marketing activities across a range of industries. I graduated in Journalism and Social Communication from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan. Joined PPHS in October 2025.

At PPHS, I am responsible for content creation and communication activities across ongoing projects. My work includes preparing and editing materials, with a strong focus on clear, consistent and audience-focused messaging. I value clarity and precision in communication and aim to ensure that complex information is presented in a straightforward and accessible way.

I joined the Polish Platform for Homeland Security in October 2025 as a Junior Communication Specialist. I hold a degree in English Studies and am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in New Media in Communication. My experience as an English tutor has helped me develop the ability to communicate complex topics clearly and effectively. I have also gained initial experience in different social media and promotional activities.

In my current role, I develop my interests and skills through day-to-day practice, creating content that delivers real value and supports important social initiatives, which I find genuinely motivating. I am particularly interested in information security, with a strong focus on fake news (a topic which I explore academically as part of my master’s thesis). 

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.

I joined the Polish Platform for Homeland Security in September 2025. In the Finance Department I am responsible for verifying and ensuring compliance of financial documentation with both substantive project activities, preparing documentation in line with EU programme guidelines, and controlling the completeness of financial records. I support the project financial settlement process by ensuring the accurate preparation of statements and other required documentation.

I have seven years of experience in the implementation and financial settlement of EU co-funded projects as well as government-funded programmes. Previously, I worked with local government units and NGOs, overseeing the proper implementation of projects and ensuring compliance of activities and documentation with EU guidelines and national regulations. I also delivered training sessions on the correct settlement of EU-funded projects and supported tender procedures within the basic scope of public procurement law. In my work, I value reliability, organisation, and clear communication.

I've been working at PPHS since 2019, where I combine my experience in HR, payroll, and administration with a genuine passion for working with people. I have over 15 years of professional experience in this field. On a daily basis, I ensure the smooth operation of HR processes, invoice payments, and – when needed – support various organisational matters.

Currently, I’m focusing on soft HR and employer branding, as I truly believe that people are the key to every organisation’s value. I appreciate work that allows for interaction, problem-solving, and daily challenges – that’s what keeps me motivated and energised.

Outside of work, my greatest passion is horse riding – for me, it’s not just a sport, but a way to find harmony and escape the fast pace of everyday life.

I have been collaborating with PPBW since 2020. I graduated from the Poznań University of Economics with a degree in “Corporate Finance and Accounting.”
I have over 12 years of experience in accounting and support clients from various sectors, including FMCG, IT, healthcare, and NGOs.
As part of my involvement with PPHS, I am responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the association’s statutory financial settlements.
Privately, I’m a mother of three, a travel and music enthusiast, and a classic car aficionado.

I am a graduate of the University of Wrocław, with a degree in English Studies, specialising in written translation. I have been working as an Administrative Specialist at the PPHS since October 2025. On a daily basis, I am responsible for document circulation and archiving, office administration and supporting the HR processes.

I have gained my experience through previous similar roles, where I was responsible for efficient document management, cooperating with various departments and coordinating tasks necessary for the effective functioning of the office. I am eager to engage in additional projects, supporting the team whenever the need arises. At work, I value good communication, the opportunity to support other departments, and the sense that my work can genuinely facilitate the organisation's day-to-day work.

He is a retired officer of the Polish police with over 30 years of service. Throughout his professional career, he was responsible, among other things, for the implementation and development of information technologies. He coordinated the international cooperation of Polish law enforcement agencies through Europol, Interpol, and the Schengen Information System (SIS), ensuring the integration of EU security standards and procedures — including ICT systems — into the national police infrastructure.

He served as a member of the Europol Management Board, sat on the European Committee of Interpol, and acted as a national expert in the Police Cooperation Working Group of the Council of the European Union. From 1993 to 2002, he was seconded to the General Secretariat of ICPO-Interpol in Lyon, France, to perform official duties.

Currently, he works as an advisor in the fields of criminal intelligence and analysis, cybersecurity, cyber threats, and the prevention and combatting of cybercrime.