Maciej Kuziemski is a Managing Director of Philanthropy for Impact, Central European initiative aiming to increase region’s democratic resilience through systemic philanthropy. Prior to that, Maciej spent a decade in public policy, academia and social entrepreneurship. He conducted independent research at Harvard Kennedy School and European University Institute; advised Ditchley Foundation, European Commission as well as British and Polish governments. Maciej earned a BA from University of Warsaw and MPP from University of Oxford. He is the recipient of John Lewis Fellowship, Atlantic Council Millennium Fellowship and Fulbright-Schuman Award. He co-founded Coalition for Polish Innovations; Kuchnia Konfliktu and Zofia Institute. Maciej’s work has been recognised i.a. by Trilateral Commission, Atlantic Council and BMW Stiftung.