Beata Kowalska - feminist sociologist, professor at the Institute of Sociology, Jagiellonian University. For more than two her research has focused on gender dimensions of citizenship and women's mobilization. This has allowed her to combine her academic fascinations with her experience working in gender equality programs and initiatives in Poland and abroad. From 2017 to 2024, she represented the Jagiellonian University in the Scholars at Risk Network, which addresses the state of academic freedom around the world, supporting scientists/women whose safety is at risk because of their research. Beata Kowalska served as Ombudsperson for Academic Rights and Values at Jagiellonian University from 2020-2024; served on the Chapter of the Kazimiera Bujwidowa Award from 2021-2024, awarded to individuals whose attitude and achievements have a significant impact on the surrounding reality; member of the Council of the Humanity in Action Poland Foundation.