Our mission
The Atalaya Foundation, which coordinates the CUMA project, was established at the end of 2014. Our goal is to create a safe space where youth can fulfill their needs regarding their development and growth. It is especially addressed to teenagers who are part of the foster care system.
What we do?
The activities of the Atalaya Foundation are aimed at supporting a young person from foster care (children’s home or foster family) in entering adulthood. We work mainly with young people aged 14-25, creating individual development plans with them and supporting them in achieving their educational, professional and relationship goals. The established Center for Youth Empowerment Atalaya (CUMA) is a response to the need of young people to establish a stable, time-bound relationship, to build resources to undertake the challenges of adult life in an independent and empowered way.
We work in the area of education, assisting our mentees with finding and fulfilling their own unique path. All of our educational and developmental programs are created based on the needs of our participants. Furthermore, we practice various innovative teaching methods and we value an active approach towards learning, as well as responsibility for one’s own growth.
We operate in the spirit of Non-Violent Communication, and are fond of constant development, discovering new methods of work, and then combining them together. Reaching for a variety of developmental methods, we are capable of adjusting our programs and strategies to meet the individual needs of our mentees. Our teem of experienced psychologists and specialists always finds time to grow through specialized courses and participate in group supervisions.
Meet the team and our associates:
Anna Ejme
Chairwoman of the Foundation
psychologist, coach, trainer, and facilitator of the team process with 14 years of experience in leading developmental and coaching courses.
She is a fan of performative methods, which include psychodrama and improvisation. Not only does she have a great sense of humor, but also together with the entire team she creates an organization that values trust, personal engagement, and liberty.
Marzena Stopa
Deputy Chairwoman of the Foundation
psychologist, trainer, project coordinator, specialist of emancipation of youth. She studied psychology at SWPS University, and completed the School of Trainers TROP. Moreover, she leads workshops aimed at strengthening social skills, such as communication, resolution of conflicts, and assertiveness. What she finds most captivating is working with youth or directing coaching courses for adults.
Anna Brymora
Board Member
psychologist and clinical sexologist, coordinator of projects with youth, teacher, trainer. She is a graduate of psychology at the University of Warsaw and clinical sexology at SWPS University. She strives to implement her personal experiences from American educational programs into the polish education system. In addition, she is known for radiating with positive energy.
Beata Szostakowska
certified coach with a passion for helping. In her life and work, she values honesty, respect, and personal engagement. The knowledge and experience gained while working in HR in a corporation, during volunteer activities in various NGOs, and while raising four children is her main capital, which she loves to share with others. She is known for being a master in organization and optimization, as well as caring for the details and high-quality of her work.
Nina Kilińska-Chłystek
psychologist, pedagogue animator, trainer (trained in the INTRA school). She is fascinated by interpersonal human relationships and working with various groups of people. She works with children, college students, parents, and guardians. In her work, she aids to develop communication skills based on mutual respect and empathy. She is in love with our Baltic sea and empty beaches, adores Italian cuisine, as well as destinations away from the hustle- close to nature.
Paulina Jędrzejewska
experienced trainer, group coach, finished Group Coaching Study at TROP, sociologist and cultural anthropologist, activist. Since 2010 she is a chairwoman of the Culture ShockFoundation in Warsaw. Most of her competence is related to cultural aspects. She is a fan of new technologies and an expert in the field of prevention of professional burnout in NGOs.
Mia Luba
Soon to be master of psychology at SWPS University. She has been a part of projects that focus on social inclusion of marginalized people and fostering growth. Sensitivity towards others, good organization and multilingualism are skills she enjoys using at work. Passionate about connecting with people through sharing traditional music, and spending time in nature.