I am a multidisciplinary educator, researcher, and artist who uses storytelling, photography, and co-design to translate research into accessible, practical insights. I enjoy turning complex ideas into learning experiences that empower communities and families. I lead collaborative, cross-cultural teams, focusing on inclusive practices, youth empowerment, and ethical communication. I draw on education, psychology, sociology, and public health to support meaningful engagement around wellbeing, care, and diverse lived experiences.

Nura J

I am a multidisciplinary educator, researcher, and artist who uses storytelling, photography, and co-design to translate research into accessible, practical insights. I enjoy turning complex ideas into learning experiences that empower communities and families. I lead collaborative, cross-cultural teams, focusing on inclusive practices, youth empowerment, and ethical communication. I draw on education, psychology, sociology, and public health to support meaningful engagement around wellbeing, care, and diverse lived experiences.

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I am a multidisciplinary educator, researcher, and artist who uses storytelling, photography, and co-design to translate research into accessible, practical insights. I enjoy turning complex ideas into learning experiences that empower communities and families.

I lead collaborative, cross-cultural teams, focusing on inclusive practices, youth empowerment, and ethical communication. I draw on education, psychology, sociology, and public health to support meaningful engagement around wellbeing, care, and diverse lived experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Slovak
Fluent

Work Experience

Education Director at Cambridge Development Initiative
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Led the design and delivery of values-based educational strategies; aligned learning programs with system-level goals; co-led cross-cultural teams; developed digital learning tools and practices.
Researcher at ThinkLab Cambridge
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Researcher contributing to educational innovation initiatives, data analyses, and evidence-informed practice.
Project Manager at Power-Up EU-funded Project in School Education
October 1, 2023 - Present
Initiated and managed the EU-funded digital citizenship capacity-building project; secured funding; established international partnerships; oversaw full project lifecycle including budgeting and delivery.
Education Analyst & Program Developer at Education faculties; Pontis Foundation & Bratislava-based initiatives
November 1, 2021 - Present
Created and taught cross-disciplinary modules; designed education strategies for systemic change; coordinated with international partners.
Education Director at EduFac (FER SA) Slovakia
May 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Led student representation, teaching & learning committees; Social Officer; chaired Arts Kaleidoscope Cambridge Conference (2019, Hybrid/Cambridge, UK); coordinated activities remotely across Slovakia; developed learning initiatives with a focus on arts and education.
ThinkLab Cambridge Researcher at ThinkLab Cambridge
January 1, 2023 - Present
Co-developed evidence-informed, contextually responsive, community-informed strategies. Translated research insights into practical tools, capacity-building resources, and policy recommendations with a global reach. Led collaborative research activities and contributed to long-term impact planning.
Education Analyst & Programme Developer at Bratislava District Office of Education
September 1, 2021 - Present
Led cross-district learning initiatives across 24 public preschools to identify opportunities for auxiliary learning and educator support. Negotiated with local authorities and education leaders to inform system-level improvements; designed and implemented digital learning practices and peer training.

Education

Bachelor of Music (Minor in Psychology) with honours at Royal Holloway University of London
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
MPhil in Education - Creativity (1st Class with Distinction) at University of Cambridge
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Bachelor of Music (minor in Psychology) with Honours at Royal Holloway, University of London
February 10, 2018 - February 7, 2019
MPhil in Education - Creativity (First Class with Distinction) at University of Cambridge
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
PhD (Part Time) at University of Cambridge
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026

Qualifications

Advanced Qualitative Research Methods
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Advanced Quantitative (SPSS & STATA)
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Social Innovator of Slovakia
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026
Education Analyst & Programme Developer
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Life Sciences, Government