“Zofia was a speaker at TEDxWarsaw. She showed a lot of passion and professionalism. Zofia was always prepared, proactive, and engaged in the preparation process. The final result exceeded expectations. Also, what is worth to mention, her public speaking skills are on a high level. Zofia delivered a top-notch speech. I can strongly recommend her as a keynote speaker.”
San Francisco, California, United States
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San Francisco, California, United States
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15K followers
500+ connections
About
Zofia Kierner is a Polish-American award-winning social entrepreneur, visiting lecturer…
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Activity
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The III European Leadership Academy Summer School for Female Leadership in the Digital Age took place in Valencia (Spain) in June 2023. During this…
The III European Leadership Academy Summer School for Female Leadership in the Digital Age took place in Valencia (Spain) in June 2023. During this…
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I feel privileged to share that the University Clinical Center in Gdańsk Uniwersyteckie Centrum Kliniczne w Gdansku has joined the Roche Reference…
I feel privileged to share that the University Clinical Center in Gdańsk Uniwersyteckie Centrum Kliniczne w Gdansku has joined the Roche Reference…
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“I have the impression that you utilize every second—there is no waste of time, and you are very effective in what you do. Your goals turn into…
“I have the impression that you utilize every second—there is no waste of time, and you are very effective in what you do. Your goals turn into…
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Experience & Education
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Girls Future Ready
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Volunteer Experience
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Mental Health Ambassador for Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez
Rare Beauty
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Health
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Publications
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Glamour Magazine: Girls Future Ready Foundation and Zofia Kierner
Glamour Magazine
Article in Glamour Magazine about my story and the story of Girls Future Ready Foundation documenting young activists.
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TV Interview about Female Activism
TVN
See publicationInterview in Polish TV about my work with female activism and women empowerment!
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425 Magazine: A Girl Who Will Run the World
425 Magazine
See publicationInterviewed for an article for 425 Magazine about my work with Girls Future Ready Foundation.
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Podcast Interview with Halo Dziewczyny: Girls Can Do More!
Halo Dziewczyny Podcast
See publicationPodcast interview about young activists and feminism with Halo Dziewczyny!
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Radio Interview for "Radio Dla Ciebie: Mlodzi Moga Wiecej"
RDC
See publicationRadio Interview for the Polish Radio "Radio Dla Ciebie: Mlodzi Moga Wiecej" about my work as a young, female activist. The direct translation of the interview was "Young People Can Do More!".
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Podcast Interview with NewOnce Radio
NewOnce Radia
See publicationPodcast Interview about young activists and feminism in NewOnce Radio
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Cover of Cogito Magazine: You can change the world at any age
Cogito Magazine
An article describing that age should not be a factor in changing the world. I was on the article of the magazine and interviewed as one of the most influential young activists.
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Article About English Education Following a Book Donation Event
Urzad Miasta Lodzi - City of Lodz
See publicationFollowing an event with the President on Lodz in a local Kindergarten where I donated English language resources, an article was written about the event.
Honors & Awards
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Forbes 30 Under 30 Laureate
Forbes
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Forbes 25 Under 25 Laureate
Forbes and McKinsey & Company
Selected as the laureate in the category of social work of the 2022 Forbes and McKinsey 25 under 25 list recognizing the most talented youth among the categories of Nonprofit, Business, Research, Climate Action, and New Innovations.
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Global Student Prize Top 50
Chegg.org and Varkey Foundation
The Global Student Prize is an award recognizing exceptional students, making a real impact on learning, the lives of their peers and on society beyond.
The finalists shortlisted for the 2021 prize, have been selected from over 3,500 nominations and applications from 94 countries around the world. -
Rising Star: Ambassador of Polish Innovation Award
API, Incredible Inspirations by Sebastian Kulczyk, PLUGin Foundation
API - Ambassadors of Polish Innovation Award is aimed at recognizing and appreciating extraordinary individuals who strongly contributed to building a positive image of Poland and Poles in the realm of innovation, technology and entrepreneurship. Awarded to Zofia Kierner as the "Rising Star" in Polish Innovation for her work at Girls Future Ready Foundation.
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Vogue Magazine's One of the Most Influential Young Activists
Vogue Magazine
Selected as Vogue Magazine's One of the most influential young activists of 2019/2020
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2nd Place at the Founders Live Pitch Competition in Boston, MA
Founders Live
Founders Live is a monthly pitch competition for entrepreneurs. I attended multiple events, pitched Girls Future Ready Foundation and was voted second place for my presentation.
Some information about me on their website: https://www.founderslive.com/posts/3955246
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Article in 425 Magazine as "The Girl Who Will Run The World"
425 Magazine
Selected and interviewed by 425 Magazine as "The Girl Who Will Run the World" for my work with Girls Future Ready Foundation. Link to article: https://425magazine.com/sharing-stories-shedding-light/
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Speaker at Project Ascendance Summit at the University of Washington
Artemis Connection
As the only speaker under 18 years old at the Project Ascendance Summit organized by Artemis Connection, I talked about Generation Z and its perspectives on the constantly changing workforce.
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Top 10 for Sales Presentation in the US at the National FBLA Conference
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Placed in the Top 10 in the United States at the Nationals Future Business Leaders of America Conference in San Antonio (2019) for the Sales Presentation.
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Podium for Impromptu Speaking at WA FBLA
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) - WA
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Podium for Job Interview at WA FBLA
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) in WA
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Podium for Sales Presentation at WA FBLA
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) - WA
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Speaker at 1 Million Cups Pitch Event Seattle
1 Million Cups
Pitch presentation of Girls Future Ready Foundation in front of the 1 Million Cups Community in Seattle
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Speaker and Workshop Leader at Young Women Empowerment Career Day at the University of Washington
Young Women Empowered, University of Washington
Spoke and conducted a workshop about how "Young People Can Make a BIG Impact" at the 2018 Y-WE career day at the University of Washington. Link to the conference program: https://youngwomenempowered.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-Y-WE-Career-Day-Speaker-Bios-2.pdf
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1st Place at the "Byc Polakiem" Competition under The President of Poland
The President of Poland - Brownislaw Komorowski
Competing with students up to 19 years old, at just 11 years old I placed as the laureate of this history competition organized by the President of Poland.
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1st Place ORPEG History Contest
ORPEG - The Association of Polish Education Abroad
1st place in the History Contest organized by The Association of Polish Education Abroad. Link: http://www.orpeg.pl/index.php/home/aktualnosci/17-wydarzenia/157-wyniki-konkursu-qnie-ma-dzieci-sa-ludzieq
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Siec Przedsiębiorczych Kobiet - Network of Entrepreneurial Women
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Future Business Leader of America (FBLA)
National Laureate
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Young Women Empowered (Y-WE)
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