Profiles

Oleksandra Naumenko

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Occupation: Young professional
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Oleksandra is working towards a Bachelor degree in English with extensive work experience in translation and pedagogics. She is passionate about topics such as: sustainable leadership, local governance, and international cooperation;  language learning, literature, and culture; history and politics. Oleksandra has also been participating in British Parliamentary debates. Currently, she is looking into continuing her studies and conducting research as a Master’s student. Oleksandra’s primary goal as a Young European Ambassador is to contribute to cross-national communication and establish mutual understanding between the youth from EEP and EU countries via organisation of regular group se…

Yeva Zborovska

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Yeva is currently completing her secondary school studies and is looking forward to improving the standard of living in her country better in the near future. Since childhood, she has understood the problems of injustice and discrimination. Now Yeva is a part of various organisations and projects that advocate for world peace and equal rights for all. She has already participated in international Erasmus+ youth exchanges and various educational/volunteering projects. Yeva has written research papers on volunteering and history, understands two languages and studies English, German and Spanish. She is looking forward to the new opportunities through her latest role as a Young European Amb…

Vladlen Zaitsev

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Vladlen speaks French, Czech, English, and Ukrainian. He has a passion for the Eurovision Song Contest and loves listening to music from different cultures. Originally from Kyiv, Vladlen is an optimistic person who looks forward to the future. He is currently studying international law in hopes of one day working to bridge connections between people of diverse backgrounds. Vladlen looks forward to contributing creativity to the Young European Ambassadors’ initiative.

Sofiia Yevchenko

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Sofiia is a civil activist and volunteer in the fields of human rights and gender equality. With a background in diplomacy, communication, team-building, and project management, Sofiia is poised to contribute actively to raising awareness about the European Union and its opportunities. Her experiences at the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine and NGO “Women’s League” highlight her commitment to fostering positive change. Eager to engage in vibrant communication and bridge-building, Sofiia is dedicated to contributing to a better future for young people across Europe and its partner countries.

Tetiana Yehorova

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Tetiana is completing her exchange year on the “Future Leaders Exchange Program” acquiring an understanding of different cultures. She is actively involved in theatre and public speaking. Her passion is travelling, so she often visits other cities or countries to explore new places and meet interesting people. She is also fond of learning languages and reading books. Tetiana loves attending leadership or educational projects as well as organising them herself.

Marharyta Yaroshenko

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Marharyta is studying for a Bachelor degree at the Faculty of Advocacy of the Національний юридичний університет імені Ярослава Мудрого (National Law University named after Yaroslav the Wise). She is particularly interested in politics, diplomacy and history. Marharyta is involved in various public and volunteer activities, and has organised a large number of projects, trainings, workshops, and educational lectures for students of law universities. Marharyta participated in legal debates, models of world structures, and created large-scale social surveys on the perception of feminism. The most important character traits of this young person are purposefulness and an unbridled desire to a…

Valentyna Yakoban

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Occupation: Young professional
  • Current residence: Belgium
Valentyna is a vibrant Young European Ambassador with a passion for global change. Holding a degree in Business Administration she is not only interested in Global Trade, but also thrives on learning about possible solutions for global issues. Her excitement for new challenges and commitment to making a positive impact led her to co-found a small NGO dedicated to youth development and environmental improvement. One of her dreams is to propel Ukraine towards EU integration and overall development. An avid traveler and perpetual learner, Valentyna immerses herself in international business, strategic management, geopolitics and other key themes.

Yehor Yahmurov

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Occupation: Young professional
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Yehor studied at the Національний юридичний університет імені Ярослава Мудрого (National Law University named after Yaroslav the Wise) and in 2023 obtained a Master’s degree in Law. Currently, he works as a civil servant and is engaged in the protection of information rights of citizens, in particular, the protection of personal data. Yehor was one of the winners of the “UkraineNOW” project and engaged in public and scientific activities. He participated in training organised by the European Union Delegation to Ukraine, and actively contributes to forums and interesting educational events.

Alona Voloshyna

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Occupation: Young professional
  • Current residence: Ukraine
With a dynamic blend of youthful energy and tenacity, she navigates challenges, using them as building blocks for growth. Her narrative is a compelling illustration of a determined commitment to shaping a future grounded in resilience and purpose. Alona looks forward to joining likeminded colleagues on the Young European Ambassadors’ initiative.

Anastasiia Vlasenko

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Occupation: Young professional
  • Current residence: Czech Republic
Anastasiia is a student at the Faculty of International and Diplomatic Studies of the Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze (Prague University of Economics and Business). She has been awarded a Boris Nemtsov and Zimin Foundation scholarship for Ukrainian students to study in Prague. Anastasiia excels in communication and collaboration having honed these skills through her involvement in Model United Nations Prague. She is a good communicator and team player and is fluent in English, Czech, Slovak, Ukrainian, Russian, and German. She is also involved in a non-profit organisation where she remotely organises Erasmus+ projects for exchange participants from Eastern Europe. She has also participat…

Iryna Tyshkevych

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Iryna is a student at Національний університет “Львівська політехніка” (Lviv Polytechnic National University). She is currently working towards her Master’s degree in International Relations. She is actively involved in public activities and projects related to Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic integration, democracy and gender equality. Iryna is interested in politics, learning foreign languages and traveling. Iryna believes that only by uniting with like-minded people is it possible to change her country and the world for the better.

Diana Tynda

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Diana is a high school student who considers herself to be a young change maker and is fascinated by pressing global issues. She is passionate about activism in gender equality and human rights and has a strong interest in STEM. Diana is an active member of many youth organisations such as The Junior Academy under the New York Academy of Sciences and the Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Her main goal is to ensure that everyone’s voices are not just heard but truly listened to and acknowledged.

Dmytro-Arsenii Tsar

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Romania
Arsenii is studying Computer Engineering at the Universitatea “Ștefan cel Mare” din Suceava (“Stefan cel Mare” University of Suceava). He is dedicated to inspire and enhance communities by doing small steps. Arsenii knows by his own experience that diversity is a key to build a better future, and that bright minds just need a little push to start innovating.

Alisa Trishkova

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: France
Alisa is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Digital Project Management in France. Her interest in international relations and volunteering projects grew as a Bachelor degree student at Національний технічний університет України “Київський політехнічний інститут імені Ігоря Сікорського” (National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”). She joined the international youth-led organization AIESEC and eventually became the National Operations Director in Portugal, a role she held the previous year. Alisa is passionate about continuous learning, self-development and is proficient in six languages. As a Ukrainian student in Europe, she believes it is …

Anastasiia Strukova

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Anastasiia is both studying in high school and proving that she is a strong example of an active citizen. She is fond of media related topics including public relations, journalism, digital media, photography and cinematography. She is a responsible and caring person who is always in favour of trying new things and has been actively engaged in activities such as EUStudyDays 2022, School of Resilience 2023 and is a member of European Youth Parliament Ukraine along with several journalism and literary associations. In Anastasiia’s opinion, open-mindedness, knowledge, determination, respect for the world are important for self development. She believes that it is crucial to implement and sh…

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