Mariia, a high school student from Kremenchuk, is passionate about history, languages, and diplomacy, fuelling her ambition to study international relations. Her dedication to her community shines through her leadership in the Kremenchuk Youth Parliament and her active involvement in numerous local and nationwide charitable events and forums. As a finalist in the Ukrainian Leadership & Technology Academy, Mariia works on social projects and develops her soft and hard skills. She is an active student and keen on writing scientific papers about key issues characterising today’s sociopolitical landscape, especially on ecological topics. Embracing the belief that unity fosters new opportunities, she stands poised to exert her leadership and hard work toward a bright and developed future.