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Holds a bachelor’s degree and is currently pursuing master’s degree in American Studies at the Faculty of International and Political Studies, Jagiellonian University. She is a member of the American Studies Student Association, where she actively participates in the organization of academic events. In 2022, she received a bachelor’s degree in American Studies with honors. Her thesis focused on the eviction crisis in the United States, examining specifically its impact on communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, she was awarded the Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship, which allowed her to conduct research at Oregon State University in Corvallis. Her research focused on the correlation between poverty and women’s housing issues in the United States.