Anna leads the Participation Factory operations and ensures everything in our Factory is running smoothly in order to grow the participation agenda both in the Czech Republic and abroad. She ensures the strategic oversight to keep our company on the right track to keep thriving. Anna also manages complex participation projects, in particular focused on system participation, diagnostics, and strategic planning.
In the past, Anna co-founded and led the Public Space Network in Nairobi, Kenya introducing a participatory public space management system bringing together communities, local government, experts and other stakeholders. The approach was recognized as a best practice for citizen engagement by several international awards and media. Having an academic background in urban policy with focus on Africa and South America from SciencesPo University in Paris, Anna navigates the francophone environment fluently and is passionate about contributing to improving quality of life and enhancing sustainability of fast-growing developing cities.