Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience, the expert is a results-oriented consultant specializing in international communications, education, and outreach. Responsibilities have included key roles in project development for the United Nations, academia, and businesses, where strategic oversight and technical assistance were provided. Career highlights include facilitating a Massive Open Online Course with a completion rate three times the industry average and developing sustainability strategies in Central Asia. Leadership roles such as Vice President of a non-profit organization have been held, and proficiency in multiple languages and software tools, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, is demonstrated.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the United Nations Development Program and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Experience includes providing technical assistance, strategic oversight, and capacity building in projects related to sustainable development, environmental policy, and climate-smart agriculture. These projects have been implemented on a regional and national scale, primarily in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, including countries like Ukraine and Turkey.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across various sectors, including education, environment and natural resource management, food security, training, media and communications, and institutional development. Previously held roles such as consultant, project coordinator, and vice president, with a focus on international communications and sustainability. Interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating digital tools in education and sustainability strategies. The work spans regional and international projects, with significant experience in North America and Eastern Europe, particularly in Ukraine and Canada, contributing to both local and global initiatives. Extensive geographic experience across Canada, Germany, Singapore, Ukraine, and the USA has been demonstrated, with deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, especially in Eastern Europe and North America.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is proficient in English, Ukrainian, Russian, and German, with additional knowledge of French. These language skills have been utilized in various international contexts, including work in Canada, Germany, Singapore, Ukraine, and the USA. Collaboration with multilingual teams and international organizations has leveraged language competences to facilitate communication and project implementation across diverse cultural settings. The educational background includes a PhD in Communications from Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University, Ukraine, where research focused on communication as a tool of environmental policy. An MA in Journalism was also obtained from the same university, graduating Cum Laude. Additionally, an MA from the Erasmus Mundus Program in Journalism and Media within Globalization was earned, a joint degree from the University of Hamburg, Germany, University of Aarhus, Denmark, and University of Amsterdam, Netherlands. A post-graduate course in Higher Education and Research Management was completed at the German University of Administrative Sciences, Speyer, Germany.