OxPeace Conference 2023: Learning from Ukraine

6. Being a Social Entrepreneur in a War Zone


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How did I evacuate over 30,000 women and children from the warzone, not knowing Ukraine and not speaking a word of Ukrainian? I drew on my business, political and organisation skills to move quickly to save thousands of lives. Thi Brooks Newmark, founder of Angels for Ukraine, is currently a DPhil Candidate in the Education Department, Oxford University. Prior to academic life Brooks was a Member of Parliament (2005-2015) and Minister for Civil Society. Before entering politics Brooks was a Senior Partner at Apollo Global Management one of the largest Private Equity firms in the world. Brooks was educated at Harvard and Oxford. See www.brooksnewmark.com https://givestar.io/gs/ANGELSFORUKRAINE
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OxPeace Conference 2023: Learning from UkraineBy Oxford University