Kyiv Future

Irina Illichova is a Diamond Specialist & Jewelry Enthusiast who worked for luxury brands such as Tiffany&Co in Copenhagen. She left Ukraine at the age of 18 after graduating from the Kyiv National Taras Schevchenko University. Then, she pursued her education at Malmö University in Sweden, and after that at the Copenhagen Business School in Denmark where she earned a Master's Degree in Service Management. She lived 8 years in Scandinavia, and 2 years ago, she decided to return to Kyiv. Now, she works at STAR as a Business Development Specialist.

Her Instagram: @irina.illicheva

Her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irinaillichova/

Oleksii Antoniuk is an Intern at Ukrainian Parliament, a Yale University freshman from Ukraine and a major in Global Affairs & International Security. He was a top 1.5% post-Soviet applicant who received a scholarship to the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program where he studied in North Texas, a Youth Trade Advisor to the G20, a Delegate to the Foreign Affairs Committee at the European Youth Parliament, a Lead Debater at the Debate Federation of Ukraine, a Coordinator of COVID-19 Relief Fundraiser in Ukraine at Sunflower of Peace, and one of the Top 50 Ukraine Global Scholars Finalists 2019 for excellent academic achievements and multi-year commitment to community service and youth diplomacy.

His LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleksii-antoniuk/

Kateryna Matiushchenko is an Author and the Head of Customer Experience in Hospitality at the Leopolis Hotel Lviv. She is the mother of 3 beautiful children, a world traveler who visited 43 countries. Katya was involved with Eurovision 2017, Rio Olympics 2016, launching the Bank of Cyprus Ukraine in 2009-2010, and repositioning the Visa Premium Products in 2018 in 6 different markets.

Her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateryna-matiushchenko-26266b1a/

Darina Lukyanenko the Principal Program Manager of Innovation at the Raiffeisen Bank Aval. She graduated from the Kyiv Polytechnic Institute with a Master's Degree with Honors in Math Modelling in Economics and Economical Cybernetics. She manages projects related to emerging technologies (AI, ML, IoT, blockchain, crypto, big data, data science).

Her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinal/

Bogdan Fostenko is the Engineering Manager at Astound Commerce, working on the hiring and management of over 300 Quality Assurance Engineers. Dan worked in Belgium, India, New York, Calgary (Canada), and now in Kyiv, Ukraine.

His LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bogdan-fostenko/

Mаsha Alipatôva was born in Crimea, and now studies at the National University of Food Technologies in Kyiv to get a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, and wants to connect her future profession with her studies. She Volunteered at the UEFA in 2018, was an intern at the America House in Kyiv from 2019 to 2020. She visited 23 countries, is a member of 3 student organizations, and has a large experience in volunteering. She speaks 4 languages, including English and German, and her current hobbies are Piano and Ballet.

Her Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maria.alipatova

Her Instagram: @mapmer

Iryna Liesnykh is an Engineer, a Master of Sports in Volleyball, and an Entrepreneur. She is the co-owner of Escargot.Shop: a Ukrainian producer of gourmet delicacies such as escargot, snail, cheese, ham, and other ingredients. Escargo.Shop sells to Restaurants, Hotels, and Households in Ukraine and Internationally.

Website: https://escargo.shop/

Her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iryna-liesnykh-04504ab8/

Instagram: @escargo.shop @i.liesnykh

Anna Bondarenko is the Founder and President of International eHealth Consortium, Partner of the British technology company in the healthcare sector Dr Umka, Member of the Electronic Coalition team, and Ambassador of the American technology company Suntri. As a professional violinist, she performed at many high-profile international events, including recently in the French Sénat in Paris. She is also behind the fashion brand Palson Kifot, awarded by Vogue Italia.

Her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-bondarenko-9aa5a6188/

Her Instagram: @annabon.official

Tetiana Gerasimova has a PhD in Mathematics from the Kyiv National Taras Shevshenko University, worked as an Assistant Professor at the Kyiv Politechnic Institute, published 7 scientific articles, and is now the Co-Founder of Prosteer, an innovative project giving teachers in Ukraine the skills to conduct engaging online education classes that keep their students motivated and pass their knowledge effectively.

Website: https://prosteer.com.ua/

Her Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tetiana.Gerasymova

Fedir Holub is a Ukrainian male model, actor, and producer, as well as a project manager for TerminalFX, a company that creates world-class visual effects and animations. TerminalFX was involved in over 50 feature films including Netflix, 21st Century Film Corporation, and other Hollywood production firms.

His LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/федор-голуб-18516915b/

His Instagram: @fdrglb