Their stories are examples of tireless work, a drive for growth, and the positive changes they bring to their fields.
⭐️Taras Prokopyshyn is a Ukrainian media manager, journalist, and enthusiast of behavioral sciences. He is the head of The Ukrainians Media organization and has been included in several professional lists: 30 Under 30 by INMA, New Europe 100 by Respublica, Top 30 Under 30 by Kyiv Post, Ukraine Leaders by Vogue. After studying at Harvard in the Nieman Fellowship program, Taras gained knowledge in behavioral sciences, which he actively uses to implement social interventions and changes in his work. Additionally, he shares his knowledge through an Instagram blog and plans to create a large educational course dedicated to human behavior change and social interventions.
«People are the most important. If it’s the right combination of people, sooner or later it will yield results», emphasizes Taras.
⭐️Evgenia Lopata is a cultural manager, translator, literary event moderator, publisher, and organizer of cultural projects, dedicated to developing Ukraine’s cultural sphere. She works on preserving the historical memory of Chernivtsi and establishing modern Ukrainian cultural centers, organizing around 100 cultural and discussion events annually. Evgenia regularly arranges performances by Ukrainian writers abroad and collaborates with international partners to support Ukraine. She is also the organizer of the International Poetry Festival Meridian Czernowitz, which celebrates its 16th anniversary this year.
«Learn to be grateful; it’s a rare and noble trait», notes Evgenia.
⭐️Yuriy Plevachuk is Ukrainian scientist, an expert in the field of metal physics and materials science. His scientific activity is focused on the development and research of new materials, in particular, monotectic alloys for new composite alloys of special purpose; metal coolants for use in nuclear power and other industries. Yuriy is known for his contribution to the development of technologies for the safety of nuclear reactors, as well as the development of lead-free technologies for the electronics industry. Yuriy’s scientific activities were awarded the State Prize of Ukraine in the field of science and technology.
«The most important life lessons are the mistakes and failures that should be rethought to make the right conclusions», comments Yuriy.
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