Profiles

Yehor Yahmurov

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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…

Vladyslav Storozhenko

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Current residence: Czech Republic
Vladyslav is a fourth-yеar studеnt at Національний університет “Одеська юридична академія” (National University “Odessa Law Academy”), whеrе hе is studying Intеrnational Lеgal Rеlations. Additionally, hе is a sophomore at Charlеs Univеrsity, where he is focusing on political sciеncе and intеrnational rеlations. His passion for raising awarеnеss of еvеnts in Ukrainе lеd him to writе his own comics about thе country. Moreover, Vladyslav is currently an intеrn at thе Intеrnational Organization for Migration in Praguе, whеrе hе increases awarеnеss of challenges facing Ukrainian refugees. As a Young Europеan Ambassador, hе is rеady to put all his knowlеdgе and skills in ordеr to makе a positi…

Sofia Stelmakh

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Sofia is a driven student in her fourth year of studies, pursuing a degree in International Business at Київський національний економічний університет імені Вадима Гетьмана (Kyiv National Economics University named after Vadym Hetman). Beyond academia, she is a founder of a youth community that voluntarily assists Ukrainian students in discovering opportunities and enrolling in universities. With a passion for connecting individuals with valuable prospects, Sofia aims to empower and support the younger generation in Ukraine.

Olesia Solodka

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Olesia is passionate about youth events at the local and national levels, volunteers both in Ukraine and abroad as an exchange student, and is a co-founder of the public initiative “Young Leaders”. She is passionate about science, and has won numerous prizes at the Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine defense competition. She completed the EU2U Training European Studies certification program and after participating in it, expanded her field of interests to the field of international relations and democracy.

Illia Snigur

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Current residence: France
Illia is a Bachelor degree student at the Faculty of International Relations at Одеський національний університет імені І.І.Мечникова (Odessa National University named after I I Mechnikov). He is interested in studying politics, security and defense policy of the European Union, nuclear non-proliferation and deterrence. He was a participant in many international conferences, workshops and schools in the EU and abroad. He speaks Ukrainian, English, French, Polish, German and Russian. Futhermore he believes that proper networking, cooperation and diplomacy are the main components that lead to conflict resolution and a more peaceful and secure future.

Lidiia Smetaniuk

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Current residence: Austria
Lidiia, a dedicated participant in numerous non-governmental organisation projects, harbours a profound interest in social and political sciences and aspires to pursue a degree in these subjects. Eagerly anticipating opportunities to assist others, she is committed to advocating for the recognition of the significance of understanding social sciences. In the future, Lidiia envisions a continued pursuit of education across various topics, demonstrating her passion for lifelong learning and contributing to societal wellbeing.

Anna-Mariia Skrypnyk

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Current residence: Ukraine
Anna is a senior high school student, who holds a deep fascination for diplomacy, human rights and social justice. She is a finalist of the Future Leaders Exchange Program and is currently studying in the United States, where she represents her country. Since 2020, she has been an active member of the Foundation of Regional Initiatives – all-Ukrainian non-governmental organisation which is engaged in supporting youth initiatives. She also studies at the Junior Academy of Sciences of Bukovyna, where she has written several scientific projects concerning the themes of equality. Anna is extremely passionate about making a difference in Ukraine, and looks forward to building intercultural di…

Yuliia Shulikova

  • Country of origin: Ukraine
  • Current residence: Lithuania
Yuliia is an international student at Kaunas University of Technology (Lithuania), who constantly expands her social network by interacting with young ambitious people from all over the world. She considers that her superpower is her voice, as she is an active participant in local educational projects, EU-funded activities, and volunteering initiatives like the Erasmus Student Network. Mastering the Art of Communication, she can deliver essential messages to a huge audience through the production of relevant audio and video content. Furthermore, Yuliia is keen on psychology, public governance, and communication tools, which results in her interest in organising various events and meeting…

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