Meet the YPSS Board!
Our meetings are open to everyone with an idea. We will help you find a venue, speakers, and the funding to make it possible.
Our meetings are open to everyone with an idea. We will help you find a venue, speakers, and the funding to make it possible.
Co- President
Julia is a senior at Benjamin Franklin college double majoring in Economics and History of Art! Growing up in Greenpoint (tzw. “Little Poland”) and traveling back to visit her family in the Podlasie region, she’s also volunteered at a multitude of Polish organizations. On campus she’s also involved in VITA and polo as of recent! Feel free to reach out as she is always happy to talk over a cup of coffee and super excited for another amazing year of Polish club!
Contact Julia at julia.wojtkowski@yale.edu!
Co-President
Patryk is in Ezra Stiles College, from East Rutherford, N.J. and his parents are originally from the Podkarpackie Voivodeship in Poland. At Yale, Patryk is double majoring in Economics and Molecular Biology and is a Global Health Scholar. This summer he visited Poland with Heritage Polonia and discussed healthcare policy with U.S. Ambassador to Poland Mark Brzezinski. In his free time, Patryk enjoys fishing, playing volleyball, and baking.
Contact Patryk at patryk.dabek@yale.edu!
Vice-President
Victoria is a junior in Jonathan Edwards College double majoring in Environmental Studies and History. She’s from Greenpoint in Brooklyn, NY (still a decently Polish neighborhood!) and her family is originally z Podkarpacia. She’s involved with various campus publications like YDN and The Environmentalist, and she loves to dance and explore different styles, ranging from Polish folk to salsa to ballroom.
Contact Victoria at victoria.siebor@yale.edu!
Secretary
Alicia is a sophomore in Pauli Murray college, majoring in Biomedical engineering. She grew up in the Chicago suburbs and was involved in her Polish church choir. To fundraise for various cultural events she would sell pączki! She is also involved in the Nourish Project, a volunteer group, and club Polo. If you ever want to sign up for a PWG class together or are aware of any puppy related events on campus let her know!
Contact Alicia at Alicia.brak@yale.edu!
Treasurer
Anna is a sophomore at Silliman College majoring in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology. Growing up in New York City, she had been surrounded by a Polish community and specifically learned to love to make Polish dishes. She is involved in the Yale Scientific Magazine and the Yale Polo Club. She is excited to meet all the new members and together explore more of Polish culture!
Contact Ania at anna.olszowka@yale.edu!
Speaker Outreach
Franek, a student from Warsaw, Poland, is deeply interested in international relations and finance. He is currently pursuing a BA at Yale, majoring in History and Cognitive Science, with a focus on the global financial system, Russia-Ukraine relations, and venture capital. Growing up in a region marked by rapid political and economic change, Franek has been inspired to develop a profound understanding of global affairs and financial dynamics.
Contact Franek at franek.sokolowski@yale.edu!
2022-2023 Co- President | (YC '25)
Ula loves adventures! She's pursuing an interdisciplinary education focused on cybersecurity, urban studies, and international finance. On campus, you can find her exploring the art galleries in search of baroque treasures or covering the CEID whiteboard walls with ideas. Poland has always been an important part of her heritage and she is especially curious about its role in the Intermarium region.
2022-2023 President | (YC '23)
Em is in Ezra Stiles College and majors in Neuroscience. She is on the Yale Sailing team and has a lot of plants in her room. In her free time you can find her out on the water, traveling, drinking tea or at Trader Joe's.
2023-2024 Vice- President | (YC '24)
Hanna is in Branford College majoring in Astrophysics with a certificate in Statistics and Data Science. While she was born in the states (in Houston, Texas :)), most of her family lives in South Poland, specifically in the regions of Górny and Dolny Śląsk. She can't wait to see what this year has in store for the Polish club; from cooking in the student kitchens to Kopernicus nights, she is looking forward to meeting each and every one of y'all. A little more about Hanna is that she enjoys reading science fiction & romance novels, doing Sudoku and the New York Times Crossword Puzzle, as well as going on spontaneous adventures with friends and family.
2023-2024 Secretary | (YC '25)
Natalia is a senior in Morse College majoring in English. She lives in the states, but her family is from northeastern Poland and she loves visiting whenever she can. In addition to her studies of English literature, Natalia has a keen interest in various Slavic literatures; primarily Polish, Russian, and Czech. If you can't find her reading yet another rom-com (Book Lovers by Emily Henry is her current favorite), you can probably find her near horses. A life-long equestrian, Natalia is also on the women's competing team for Yale Polo. She is particularly looking forward to more of our Polish traditional events—evenings spent with friends and fantastic Polish food are evenings very well spent.
2023-2024 Treasurer | (YC '24)
Michał is in Branford majoring in MCDB and Econ. Outside of school, he enjoys going to the gym and swimming. He is most excited about doing more Polish cooking events this year.