Karolina Grek

Bio

Passionate and hardworking young professional with a strong drive to actively contribute to the Polish and European green transition through impactful climate and energy projects. Highly motivated to engage with diverse stakeholders, acquire both cross-sectoral and sector-specific expertise, and excel in analytical thinking and problem-solving. Committed to driving sustainable transformation and making a meaningful impact on climate change.

• Strategy Specialist

  Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne - Full-time From March 2025 to Present

  Work on the strategy of the company.

• Program Expert

  Reform Institute - Part-time From November 2023 to February 2025

  Focus on climate and energy governance (preparing reports, analysis, presentations, grant proposals and project reports): • Strategic documents at national and international levels (e.g. NECP, SCP, RRP, EPP2040) • EU policies (e.g. Climate Law, Fit for 55 package, REPowerEU plan) • EU principles in practice (e.g. Do No Significant Harm, Energy Efficiency First)

• Junior Program Expert

  Reform Institute - Part-time From October 2022 to October 2023

  Substantive work on energy and climate: • Preparing briefings and analysis (i.a. RES, energy efficiency, electromobility) • Monitoring decision-making processes at the EU and national levels • Writing up executive summaries of thematic cross-sectoral meetingsrnrn/ Process management: • Communication with stakeholders• Coordinating and managing projects • Organising numerous events (i.a. webinars, seminars, roundtables, press briefings)• Website and social media management

• Economic Diplomacy Support Officer

  British Embassy Warsaw - Full-time From May 2022 to September 2022

  • Led climate-related projects that involved working with representatives of high-level businesses and chancellors of top Polish universities to encourage the establishment of net-zero targets • Coordinated science and innovation projects i.a. Research Excellence Dialogue and Genomic Medicine Conference • Organized and assisted ministerial and ambassadorial visits

• Economic Diplomacy Intern

  British Embassy Warsaw - Full-time From November 2021 to April 2022

  • Delivered multiple events incl. the IV Polish-British Business, Trade and Investment Forum in cooperation with the Polish Ministry of Economic Development and Technology and Polish Investment and Trade Agency • Supported the Team by conducting ad-hoc research, providing translation, attending and writing up meetings and conferences (e.g. European Economic Congress, Local Government Climate Congress) • Collaborated effectively with other Embassy Teams by sharing information and delivering joint

• European Studies

  University of Warsaw From October 2020 to September 2024

• Understanding EU Decision-Making: Principles, Procedures, Practice

  European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA) Issued April 2024
• Academy of Businesswomen Leaders

  Fundacja im. Leslawa A. Pagi Issued December 2022

• Polish
• English
• German
• French

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