Meet our Leader Team
Key staff of OPEN Foundation
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CHAIR
Founder and President of the foundation. A Master of Social Pedagogy and History, she has worked with children and youth on discrimination, adaptation, and integration for years. Since 2002, she has been leading charitable activities for individuals at risk of social and educational exclusion. A graduate of the School of Leaders in Poland. She has participated in numerous conferences and seminars in various countries, including Krakow, Jerusalem, Moscow.
CEO
Vice president of the foundation. Holds a BA and an MS in engineering. Educational programs developer, expert in artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, cybersecurity, and machine learning. Seasoned digital advertising leader with extensive experience. His field of activity also spans digital design and marketing, product launches, and strategic partnerships. He has been conducting charity courses on modern technologies for 3 years, receiving teaching awards.
ADMINISTRATOR
Key administrator and consultant for migrants and refugees within our organization. She provides comprehensive consultations on a variety of crucial life matters, including healthcare, education, legal status and humanitarian aid. In addition to her consulting role, she also manages office operations, ensuring that our services are delivered efficiently and effectively. Valentyna’s dedication to support and guide those seeking a new beginning is an invaluable asset to our team.
COORDINATOR
Project coordinator, teacher at our training center, specialist in the field of video production and editing. Photographer and expert in social media networks, advertising and computer literacy. He conducts computer courses for children and teenagers, covering topics like artificial intelligence, blockchain, and web development. Nazar also offers classes in video production, photojournalism, and engineering. His work focuses on developing both creative and technical skills in young people.
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Psychotherapist and coach with a Master's degree in Psychology. Her professional career started in 2007. She is presently at the helm of the Da Vinci Center for Personal Development. Since the foundation's establishment, Yulia has been instrumental in creating and executing numerous psychological projects. She offers psychological consultations, training, and coaching for migrants and their families. Notably, Yulia was among the pioneers in organizing psychological support for Ukrainian refugees in Poznań, Poland.
Teacher
A Master of English and Russian Philology and a lecturer in Polish as a foreign language. She completed her studies in computational linguistics and works with both children and adults. Since 2005, she has been teaching English, and since 2016, teaching Polish and Russian as foreign languages in public and language schools. She is a recipient of awards for professional achievements, including a director's award and an award from the Mayor of Poznań, Poland. She enjoys traveling, learning other languages, and playing sports.
EDUCATOR
Educator, animator, scriptwriter, specializing in organizing and conducting events for children. She orchestrates a variety of programs, including workshops and creative sessions designed to foster creativity and social skills. Ilona employs innovative teaching methods and interactive formats to make each event memorable, adding educational experience for the young participants. Her enthusiasm and professionalism inspire children to discover new talents and actively engage in cultural life. At the moment lives and works as our representative in Canada, Calgary.
TEACHER
Primary school teacher who's been teaching kids since 2016. She loves her job, helping children discover the exciting worlds of languages and math. Her teaching journey began after studying at a university in Ukraine and then at a school in Poland, where she learned a lot about how to teach well. To stay energetic and ready for her busy days, she enjoys doing sports and practicing yoga. These activities help her stay healthy and bring lots of positive energy to her classroom. She's really dedicated to her work and enjoys making learning fun and interesting for her students.