Alena Cicakova

Alena Cicakova is an experienced professional with a diverse background in podcast production, project management, and language instruction. Currently serving in the Portfolio Management Office at the Gemini Observatory since March 2023, Alena has also founded and produced multiple podcast series for the Czech Association and EPIMONIAC, focusing on the Czech-speaking diaspora and interviews with notable expatriates. Alena's project experience includes providing logistical, administrative, and financial assistance for various organizations, such as Babičkářství and the Foundation of Thomas Bata. With a strong foundation in linguistics from institutions like Università di Pisa and Technological University of the Shannon, Alena has also contributed as a freelance language instructor and worked in business strategy and client services within financial consultancy across Latin America.