Karolina Kopyonkina is joined the Active Girls Healthy Women team as the Program Coordinator in June 2025.

Originally from Ukraine, Karolina moved to Kentucky at the start of high school and earned both her Master of Science in Medical Sciences and her Bachelor's in Neuroscience from the University of Kentucky. With experience in health research, teaching, and mentoring, she's passionate about empowering girls to stay active and build confidence.

Karolina is a competitive figure skater who took up the sport as an adult, fulfilling a longtime dream. Now she trains regularly, competes, and performs in recitals at the local ice rink, using her journey as a reminder that it's never too late to try something new or pursue a passion.

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