Jiří Mach works as the Director of Operations and External Relations at the Institute of International Relations. He also heads the Future European Leaders Forum, part of Prague European Summit, which aims to teach EU-engaged young individuals policy and advocacy skills and enables dialogue with various stakeholders. Jiří is part of the Czech Council for International Relations, serving as a PR coordinator. He completed his master's degree in International Relations and Diplomacy at the University of Economics, undertaken a study stay at the University of Hamburg and an internship at the Permanent Representation of the Czech Republic to the EU in Brussels. He is currently enrolled in a Master’s programme New Media Studies at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University.