CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - Key Persons
Aaron J. G. King was educated at the High School of Dundee, Scotland, and studied at Mansfield College, Oxford, before completing his Postgraduate Certificate in Education at Trinity Hall, Cambridge.
Mr. King originally taught Philosophy, Theology and History, but also has much experience of delivering Critical Thinking and Theory of Knowledge, and holds an extensive knowledge of IGCSE and A level.
He has worked in some of the largest and most successful schools in England, having been a Housemaster and Head of Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education at Dulwich College, London, before becoming Head of Upper School there, and he has wide expertise in improving learning and attainment.
At the Grammar School at Leeds, the largest independent co-educational school in England, Mr. King took on the newly created position of Director of Sixth Form, and was instrumental in building a positive culture, as well as introducing new academic and university guidance programmes and driving forward the ambition and effectiveness of the faculty.
Aisling studied for an Arts Degree at NUI Maynooth and after that completed her Postgraduate Diploma in Education. She taught as a Primary teacher in Ireland for 6 years before beginning her international teaching career. In Ireland, she taught as part of the SEN and EAL teams, as well as being an Upper Primary Class Teacher. Her first international teaching job was as a Primary teacher delivering the Cambridge Curriculum in Moscow, Russia. She has also taught in Seoul, South Korea and Abu Dhabi, UAE. Most recently, Aisling has taught the Cambridge Curriculum in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. Aisling enjoys travelling, cycling and reading. Aisling has been collecting LEGO for over 30 years. Her collection includes City, Harry Potter and Disney pieces, a passion which she is keen to share with children young and older!
Alexandra graduated from Comenius University in Bratislava. During her studies, she spent summer holidays in Italy as an au pair and also spent one semester at Charles University in Prague through the Erasmus+ scheme. After graduation, she spent the summer in USA on the student programme Work and Travel. After she got to know the USA a little more, she spent an exciting three-month internship in Portugal where she worked for the largest student organisation in Lisbon. Following this, she worked for an event company and at the British Embassy as an Events Manager. Most recently, she has been working at Comenius University in the Public Relations Office. She brings her wide PR and Marketing skills to CIS and loves travel, food and has recently begun to learn Spanish and to horseride.
Job Titles:
- Examinations & Data Manager
Andrea obtained her Master's degree in Business Management from the Economic University in Bratislava, Slovakia. She started her professional career as a consultant and data analyst in the Learning and Development Sector. Then, she moved to Bilbao, Spain in order to pursue a new career challenge as a research and development consultant. However, shortly, another exciting opportunity prompted her to join the European Commission, in Brussels, Belgium. Her assignment at the Directorate-General for Climate Change gave her the opportunity to work in a pulsing, multicultural environment and to take part in high level meetings and events such as the Conference of the parties to the United Nation Framework Conventions. For the last several years Andrea has been working for outstanding secondary schools in the United Kingdom. She has found true passion working with students, helping them grow and achieve their goals. Her last position was Sixth Form data analyst administrator. Recently she returned back to Slovakia and joined CIS as Exams and Data Manager. In her free time, she spends a lot of time with her children. They enjoy nature, taking long walks or creating different arts and craft projects.
Andrea has a Master's degree in Marketing communication and Cultural studies from the Philosophical Faculty of Comenius University. After her graduation, she moved to Australia where she gained 15+ years of experience in customer service, sales and administration. Over the last four years she worked at a prestigious independent school in Sydney, where she was managing administrative and organisational side of the sports department. Recently she relocated back to Slovakia and joined CIS as Admissions Manager. She is responsible for the smooth running of the entire admissions process, from initial enquiries about the school, through to registration and enrolment. In her spare time, Andrea loves traveling and enjoys outdoor activities.
Job Titles:
- Outdoor Activities Coordinator
Job Titles:
- Coordinator
- SEN Coordinator
Anthony completed his Post Graduate Certificate of Education at Coleg y Drindod, Carmarthen, Wales, following a Music degree gained at Middlesex Polytechnic, London. More recently, he returned to university some twenty-five years after his initial studies and completed an MA focusing on education in society, which proved to be both a challenging and rewarding educational experience. Anthony's professional background as a teacher includes working across all age ranges in both mainstream and specialist educational placements supporting both pupils and professionals; he also spent seven years working at an international school in the Czech Republic. More recently, his roles have included whole school Special Educational Needs Coordinator, Safeguarding lead and whole school mental health lead. Outside the school environment, Anthony's overriding passion is his life alongside his wife and children; the remainder of his time is spent music making, travelling, reading and socialising.
Job Titles:
- Assistant
- Year 3 Assistant Teacher
Balázs graduated from Comenius University in Bratislava with a master's degree in teaching English Language and Literature. He has worked four seasons as a Team Leader andCcoordinator in two prestigious international language schools in Malta, gaining great experience and knowledge about educating young language learners. In more recent years he has worked also as a teacher at an English language school in Bratislava, teaching both general and Business English for groups and individuals from different state institutions and private companies. Balázs has helped a great number of language learners in achieving their goals - become fluent speakers. In his free time, besides reading short stories, he likes to practice boxing, as he believes that sports and martial arts are an excellent way to enhance self-discipline, an approach to life which he emphasises to his young learners as an Assistant Teacher in Lower Primary.
Job Titles:
- Assistant
- Year 2 Assistant Teacher
Bianka graduated from Haifa University in Israel with Master's degree in Learning difficulties. During her studies she took part in different projects aimed at help and support for children struggling academically or socially, as well as in projects aimed at talented children. Prior to her studies she lived in England for a few years where she completed the TESOL course. Before joining CIS in 2018, she tutored English at Paneuropska primary school. Bianka loves her role as an assistant teacher since it gives her an opportunity to support young children in developing and strengthening their learning skills. In her free time she enjoys hiking while admiring beauties of nature, spending time with her family and friends and she is passionate about baking.
Job Titles:
- Year 4 Class Teacher / Primary Maths Coordinator
Cathair went to primary school in a small local school in Ireland before completing secondary school in the largest school in the country, Gorey Community School. Cathair then travelled to England to study a joint honours B.Sc.in Geography and Physical Education before completing his PGCE in Primary education at the University of Worcester. Before moving to Bratislava, Cathair taught in several high performing schools in the U.K., Dubai and Budapest and in which he also held a variety of leadership positions including Head of Mathematics, Phase Leader and Head of Data and Assessment. Cathair enjoys working in his garden, playing a variety of sports, painting and playing Warhammer.
Clara Sastre was born in Valladolid, Spain, where she completed her Bachelor's degrees in Pre-school Education and Primary Teaching, specialising in English Education. During her university studies, Clara spent time completing her education in different parts of Europe, where she fell in love with international education and living abroad. She started her international teaching experience in Bratislava in 2018, first working as a Spanish teacher for over a year, and then in an international school as a Year 5 and 6 Art, Science, and Spanish Teacher. She continued teaching Spanish in Upper Primary, before she moved to Year 2, where she has been a Class Teacher for two years. In her free time, Clara loves travelling, going shopping, and enjoying a good book on the beach.
Job Titles:
- Year 2 Class Teacher / Primary PBL Coordinator
Csilla spent many years engaged in art activities during the time she lived and worked in England. She gained a BA honours degree in Visual Arts at the University of the Arts, London, studying at the Camberwell College campus. Csilla joined CIS Bratislava in 2014. She believes that art education should be accessible to all children and her mission is to foster a love of art for all whatever their interests or talents. In School, she showcases not just the best art, but that which also shows the greatest imagination and progression. In her spare time, Csilla enjoys reading, visiting places of gastronomic interest, cooking and spending quality time with her family.
Job Titles:
- Primary Slovak Coordinator / Teacher of Slovak
Darina studied Pedagogy and Nursing Care at the Comenius University in Bratislava and Journalism at the Robert Schumann Institute in Brussels. She has also studied several languages at various language schools around the world and holds a variety of diplomas in interpreting and translation for English, French, and German. She has worked for the BBC World Service as a radio producer for the Slovak Section in Bush House in London and later as a correspondent in Brussels. She has also worked for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a desk officer for the UK. Darina has also worked for two international schools in Bratislava and Leaf Academy where she taught German, French, English, and Slovak to foreign students. She has lived in several countries, notably in the UK, Belgium, North Macedonia, and Georgia. She is still a passionate traveller and an avid book reader, being a member of the French Book Club in Bratislava. Darina likes hiking, swimming, cycling, and canoeing as leisure activities. She has three adopted children and has worked voluntarily for several organisations helping children who have suffered trauma in their lives. She also helped to establish a non-governmental organisation Welcome to Macedonia in Skopje.
Eva received her master's degree from the Faculty of Economics and Management at SPU Nitra. With a desire to seek new opportunities and experience more of the world, she landed in the United Kingdom, which became her home for the next twenty years. During this period, she devoted herself to her family, becoming actively involved in volunteer work. This commitment developed into a passion for working with children and led her into education. After working in various elementary schools across the UK, Eva settled into a more challenging role as an HLTA within one of Wiltshire County Council's Special Educational Needs Resource Bases. Her role was primarily to work with small groups of children supporting and enhancing their learning experiences. This focused on collaborating with a speech therapist to develop individual goals for children. Eva undertook further studies at Milton Keynes College, focused on developing children with complex educational needs. After returning to Slovakia, she worked as an English teacher for children of preschool age. In her free time, she enjoys any opportunity to travel and visit historical monuments, and if the opportunity arises, enjoy food from different cultures.
Firouzeh gained a degree in teaching English as a Second Language and taught for 12 years. Besides her experience as a teacher, she worked as an Administrative Assistant in international organisations for 10 years, and as a librarian for over 10 years as well. She enjoys naturally, researching and reading books. She believes that there are many little ways to enlarge your child's world and your own worldview, and that the love of books is the best of all. In the words of Roald Dahl's iconic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Firouzeh implores us all, "So please, oh please, we beg, we pray, go throw your TV set away, and in its place you can install a lovely bookshelf on the wall." Firouzeh is very much a key part of bringing books, research and lifelong curiosity to the whole community at CIS.
Gabriela has lived 3 years in Germany, completed a Master's degree in Organisational Communication and Human Resource Management before studying for her Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Romania. She has 4 years of experience as a youth worker and delegate in over 10 international events, mostly financed by the Erasmus+ Programme on non-formal education, democratic processes, youth empowerment, and sustainable development. As a German teacher, she believes that you always need to improve yourself by learning from different people with international background with grace, passion and determination. She has taught through various methods from Goethe Institute to engage the student in proactive learning of German language to excel in real life. Her hobbies are travelling, swimming, learning new cultures and enjoying a good coffee with great company aside.
Hana obtained her joint Master's degree in Slovak Language and Literature and English Language and Literature at the Pedagogical Faculty of Comenius University in Bratislava. During her studies, she worked as a substitute Slovak language teacher at an international school. Since, quoting Margaret Mead, she believes that "children must be taught how to think, not what to think,", she aspires to help her students develop critical thinking skills and express their thoughts eloquently. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, swimming and she loves taking care of animals. She is also very interested in politics and social issues, with a particular passion for Human Rights. She is very happy to be building her career learning from experienced local and foreign professionals in Cambridge International School.
Job Titles:
- Year 2 Class Teacher / Primary English Coordinator
Jack graduated from Lancaster University in the United Kingdom with a degree in Sociology. Upon finishing his degree, he completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Education with English Specialism at Edge Hill University. Jack then taught at a school in Manchester for two years which has been praised for its SEN Practice and dyslexic friendly approach to learning from which he gained much experience. After gaining grounding his career in the UK, Jack moved to Bratislava and began teaching at CIS in 2018. Jack has a passion for sport, especially swimming and water polo in which he represented Lancaster University at the British University Championships. He also enjoys travelling and experiencing a range of different cultures. He works hard to ensure that his students are ambitious but also have a real joy for learning.
Job Titles:
- Head of Slovak / Teacher of Slovak
Jana obtained her Master's degree in teaching at the University of Prešov. She was trained specifically in Early Primary Education. She also worked abroad in London for seven years, where she received a certificate from the University of Cambridge in ESOL Examinations (English for Speakers of other Languages). From there, she went on to study teaching for special education schools at the University of Prešov. She has gained eleven years of experience in the education system. Due to her creative skills, she actively participates in folk groups, has managed school folk clubs, organised folk dance and folk singing competitions and enjoys bringing music into the classroom. Outside of school, Jana spends most of her time with her family. She also enjoys playing the violin, reading books, travelling and keeping fit.
Joe has graduated from the University of Strathclyde with a Master's in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering with International Study and is currently pursuing his Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) and International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS). Joe has worked as a teaching assistant at a kindergarten and often provides private tuition for mathematics and physics. Joe is interested in robotics and runs a Robotics Club for secondary students. He also enjoys hiking, rock climbing and spending time with his cats! Joe loves working with students and is excited to further develop his career in education.
Job Titles:
- Head of Modern Foreign Languages / Teacher of Spanish
José holds a degree in Education, two Master's degrees (in Applied Linguistics in teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language and Spanish language teacher training), and a Doctorate in Business Management with a specialisation in online Spanish language teaching. He has worked as a Foreign Language teacher more than fifteen years in five different countries. He has an extensive experience in both living and teaching in foreign countries. He has travelled much of the world participating in conferences, congresses, and workshops. For the past ten years and before coming to CIS, José worked at the City University of Seattle in Bratislava as a Spanish teacher. Among his hobbies he enjoys sailing, diving, travelling, reading, and his true passion, along with language teaching, is the promotion of Spanish culture. Although a devout Hispanist, he is delighted to be part of a developing Languages Department here at CIS and to help students to value the importance in an incresingly interconnected world of linguistic and cultural acquisition.
Shortly after finishing his degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Slovak Technical University in Bratislava, an interplay of circumstances led Karol to human resources management, where he started as a consultant in a personnel agency. Later, he worked as a HR specialist for a mobile operator and subsequently worked significant part of his career as a HR manager for international companies, mainly in the field of technology and consulting. During his time at Hewlett Packard, he was also responsible for the coordination of human resources for the countries of the former Yugoslavia and Balkans. He has deepened his expertise through various courses and trainings and holds the "HR Management Professional" certificate. He has shared his experience with the students at the University of Economics in Bratislava and served as a member of the Board of Directors in 2 professional associations focused on human resources and internal communication. Prior joining CIS, for the last 5 years he worked as a consultant and interim HR manager, focusing mainly on transformation projects with an emphasis on setting personnel strategy and HR priorities, including the implementation of key business initiatives. In projects, he is best motivated by searching for intersections between technology, people, and efficiency, with the aim to positively influence relationships and collaboration of people. He divides his free time between his family, their dog, travelling, doing sports and investing in the stock market. He is also a big fan of American football, from where he also adopted the motto that he follows in his life "The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary".
Job Titles:
- Year 3 Assistant Teacher / Assistant Teacher Coordinator
Kristína had decided for philology and thus she studied translation and interpretation in combination with the Slovak language and literature at Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica. She discovered her passion for the English language while studying at a grammar school. Therefore, after completing it, she temporarily moved to England, where she worked as an au pair. She returned to England during the summer months while studying at the university. Her professional career has always been connected to the world of education. She first worked as a consultant for university studies abroad. Later, she helped people start their career in IT in an international company, where she worked as a customer service/student service specialist as well as in the field of HR administration and back office, where, among other things, she took on the role of contracts administrator across locations and also covered the agenda related to the use of funds from national projects under the auspices of ÚPSVR. Thanks to her previous work experience, she has been able to thrive in the field of communication and working with people and at the same time to acquire new knowledge and overcome various administrative challenges. These challenges serve as her driving force, helping her progress forward. In her free time, she enjoys sports, spending time with family in nature, and exploring new places.
Job Titles:
- Year 6 Class Teacher / Primary Humanities Coordinator
Leanne undertook her Bachelor's Degree in Humanities and Religious Studies with the Open University and then completed her Post Graduate Certificate in Education at Bath Spa University. Her passion for education began in the UK as a teacher of Religion, Philosophy and Ethics. In addition to this, she has also been responsible for leading successful departments and teaching History, Geography, Social Sciences and PSHE across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. Leanne has been involved in a variety of co-curricular activities, such as educational trips to Rome and Berlin and relishes these opportunities. In her free time, she loves to cycle, and plans to get to know Slovakia on two wheels. When not cycling, she also enjoys reading anything from the latest educational research to Science Fiction. As Head of Secondary, she is responsible for the day to day academic care and supervision of students in Secondary and Gymnasium.
After finishing her studies at the Pedagogical Faculty of Comenius University in Bratislava, Lenka spent some time in England. After coming back to Slovakia, she decided to continue in her studies and received a PhD. certificate in pedagogy at the same faculty. She worked for more than five years for an international company in Switzerland and her experience has helped her after return in leading several departments within the international food chain sector in Slovakia. Her responsibility in CIS as a Head of Outreach is to run the school events, trips, afterschool and outreach activities and programmes of the School and to oversee a wide range of duties in daily and annual administration in order for the School to run smoothly and to best serve the needs of students. In her free time, she enjoys any outdoor activities including hiking, bike rides, running, cross-country skiing, ski mountaineering etc.
Lucia is a graduate of Comenius University in Bratislava, where she studied English language and literature. She started her career in HR and management consulting. She was responsible for execution of Executive Search and HR Consulting projects for various industries. Later she became a leader of national HR association in Slovakia - HRcomm. She was responsible for preparation of activities for HR professionals that created an opportunity to share their best practice. The activities included conferences, workshops, and various events. Her next career led to non-profit organization LEAF. She was a part of the Slovak professional abroad program (SPAP) that prepared activities for Slovaks living and studying abroad. Lucia was also a point of contact for Slovaks that planned to return to Slovakia - Lucia provided them career consulting related to their career opportunities in Slovakia. Her role in CIS is to build and maintain the CIS parent community and its engagement with the school. Lucia likes biking and hiking, ski touring, loves books, her garden and their family dog. She with her family are big fans of camping and caravanning.
Luke graduated from the University of Central Lancashire with a degree in Sports Studies before completing a PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education) at Manchester Metropolitan University. He has since completed a Master's Degree in Education (Leadership & Management) at the University of Derby. Luke‘s career in education began at St. Anne's Catholic Primary School, an outstanding-rated school in Nantwich, UK. However, a desire to travel and explore the world led him to China, where he led the Foreign Teaching Team as the Foreign Head of the Primary School at Kang Chiao International School outside Shanghai. As the Head of the Primary School at CIS, Luke loves supporting and inspiring teachers and students to be the very best version of themselves. Encouraging a positive, 'can do' approach and attitude is central to Luke's pedagogical approach. Luke is passionate about sports outside the classroom, including football and tennis. He enjoys travelling, learning about other cultures, and trying new foods.
Job Titles:
- Teacher of Physical Education
Martina completed her studies at the Hotel Academy in Prešov. Since 2011 she has been working as our Catering and Dining Manager. She has a wide experience with various food allergies, not only from the professional, but also from a personal perspective and is keen to provide the food and nutrition that every child needs and meals that they want to eat. Martina loves children and she and her team have very much engaged with the notion of being CIS Educators, whereby they play a crucial part in the journey through childhood, helping our students to develop politeness, good manners and healthy habits. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, travelling and experiencing new cultures.
Job Titles:
- Year 6 Class Teacher / Primary Science Coordinator
Michal studied at two Universities in Bratislava, Slovak University of Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Comenius University, Faculty of Management. He earned his Master's degree in Automation and Robotics and also Master's degree in Strategic management and marketing. He started his career as IT administrator during studies and was responsible for many different types of IT infrastructures. He worked for example for ESET, well known cybersecurity company. Last five years of his career he was working in project management and IT operations management roles, where he was responsible for planning and coordination of multiple IT projects, resources and daily operations. He brings complex IT experience and skills to CIS and loves spending time with his family, travelling, reading books and watching movies.
Milan has a Master's degree in Finance from the Faculty of Economics and Management, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra. Prior joining CIS he has acquired more than 13 years of professional experience in Finance and Audit. Milan was working main part of his career for big 4 audit companies, Deloitte and KPMG, leading audit projects for biggest companies in Slovakia. Milan is passionate about martial arts, dance and sports in general. He enjoys reading books, travelling, learning about other cultures. As Head of Finance he is responsible for cash flow planning, reporting to shareholders, for budgeting, communication with banks and insurance companies.
Maria grew up in the USA as well as in the UK, where she lived for over 12 years. After returning to Slovakia, she graduated from Comenius University in Bratislava, where she studied Occupational Psychology. During her studies she spent two years in Spain through the Erasmus + program which also helped her become fluent in Spanish. She went on to organize international sports events for over 5 years. Experience working in various departments has helped her manage various challenges and requests in daily admin as well as larger projects. She brings her multicultural background to CIS and in her downtime enjoys adventure traveling, sports, quiz nights and loves geeking out on boardgames.
Natália studied civil engineering and architecture in highschool. Previously she worked as a deputy manager at the reception of a natural lake and a diving center. Later she switched to a career as a waitress for a year. She worked in an Italian restaurant in Czech Republic for several months and then in a coffee shop as a barista in Slovakia. Natalia has a passion for art, she likes to draw and paint. In her free time she likes to travel with her family and play video games with her friends.
Job Titles:
- Teacher of Physical Education
Nela studied visual and graphic art at the School of Applied Art in Bratislava. Her long term hobby, which is one of the oldest form of art, is tattooing. She previously worked in fitness centre and restaurant as a receptionist as well as sales representative, events planning and kids art course assistant. Her passions are photography, paintings and growing tropical plants. In her free time she likes working out at the gym and spending time with her pets and plants.
Job Titles:
- Year 5 Class Teacher / Deputy Head of Primary and Upper Primary Phase Coordinator
Job Titles:
- Teacher of Physical Education
Peter studied Molecular Biology in Bratislava. The idea of being a researcher who spends all day working in a laboratory was not his ideal. Instead, he studied pedagogy and taught Biology at Grösslingová Secondary School, where he spent 5 years. After that, he spent 7 years at LEAF Academy, where he was teaching AP Biology and Science. He was also in charge of co-curriculars, sports, DofE, and off-sites programs. He also led the STEM team. When he's not teaching, you can often find him in the Slovak mountains throughout the year - with boots on in the summer and skis on in winter. He loves traveling and exploring different countries through their traditions and food. When it comes to food, he is most passionate about local and seasonal food, and he tries to spread awareness of this throughout his blog. He joined Cambridge International School in 2023 as Head of Academic Support and Development.
Job Titles:
- Recruitment & Mobility Specialist
Slavka has lived a big part of her life in UK, London which she considers her second home. She has gained her CIPD degree there as HR Generalist and worked for a renowned HR Consultancy, where she's supported over 250 students during their studies and examinations. After returning back to Slovakia she worked for large multinational companies, such as AT&T where she focused on recruitment administration and foreign matters. She is keen on meeting new people and learning about different cultures and cuisines. This has led her to specialize in immigration procedures and mobility. In CIS she supports both sides, the school and foreign employees with their immigration obligations, healthcare and foreign police registrations. She also helps future employees to find their desired accommodation in Bratislava. In her private life she enjoys variety of things to keep healthy work-life balance, from travelling, hiking and cycling, to vising theatre and musical shows. She is also a fully trained thai-massage therapist and enjoys practising yoga and playing the piano.
Job Titles:
- Year 3 Class Teacher / Lower Primary Phase Coordinator
Veronika studied Marketing Communication at Thomas Bata University in Zlín. The faculty's creativity and diversity allowed her to study for one semester at Tallinn University in Estonia and at Limkokwing University in Malaysia. The gained experience has ignited her passion for creative industries and collaboration on international projects. She has put that experience to good use in her career as a project manager for digital projects in both the private and public sectors. Besides that, she annually takes part in organising the oldest international film festival for children and youth in the world. Veronika enjoys travelling, photography, spending time in nature and sport.
Zara studied public policy and public administration. She has several years of experience in sales, administration, and supporting business management processes. She worked for international companies whose main portfolio is the audit and sale of goods and services. She deals with strategies and inventory management with detailed and constantly changing purchasing needs. She is detail-oriented and has a positive, optimistic personality. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, swimming, and spending time with her two dogs.
Zora was born and raised in Bratislava, Slovakia, but spent 9 years living in the United States in Los Angeles, California. She studied marketing at Santa Monica College and obtained her bachelor's degree in business administration from Azusa Pacific University. Her career started almost 25 years ago in advertising in Slovakia and continued in the USA in marketing across different types of businesses and various industries. Upon returning home, she continued working in marketing for companies such as Universal Music, and ZOOT, as well as working on her own sustainable project and providing marketing consulting. Zora is a former track and field athlete that represented Slovakia for more than a decade in the long jump and heptathlon, held multiple youth records, won several Slovak national and American collegiate (NCIA) titles. She enjoys spending time with her husband and theirs's two young sons, studying interior design, traveling, and staying active. She also volunteers at NAŠA sport academy as a coach of multi-events.