Joanna Talewicz-Kwiatkowska, PhD in anthropology. Currently she works in the Institute of Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology University of Warsaw and she cooperates with Intercultural Studies Institute of Jagiellonian University and Museum Auschwitz- Birkenau. Fellow of Alliance for Historical Dialogue and Accountability Program at the Columbia University (2018), Leadership Academy for Poland (2016). Grantee of the Fulbright scholarship (2015-2016), grantee of the European Commission’s program - Marie Curie Conferences and Training Courses - Multi-Disciplinary and Cross-National Approaches to Romany Studies - a Model for Europe (Central European University, 2009) and of the U.S. State Department Program - International Visitor Leadership Program. Grantee of the Gypsy Lore Society. Members of European Academic Network on Romani Studies. Author and editor of the books and articles connected with Roma communities, minorities, human rights.