OUR TEAM
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Oleg Shelashskyi
Director
I carry out the general management of the organization, search for resources, and communicate with the prominent donors and partners.
I graduated with a master’s degree in a speciality “information systems in management” in Kyiv National Economic University.
For two years, I was a consultant in a family care project as a parent of a temporary foster family. Adoptive parent since 2009. Work in ILDC since 2007. Always participate in international conferences and other events as a speaker, seminar leader, plenary discussions, etc.(USA, Spain, Thailand).
Life credo: "Don’t wait for opportunities, create them yourself!"
E-mail: oleg@ildcua.org
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Oksana Mykhaylovska
Director of operations
I manage processes in the organization and develop the ability of our team to achieve strategic goals.
I have a master's degree in social work. I have more than 12 years of experience in the social sphere. For seven years, she worked in the centre for social and psychological rehabilitation of children who experienced violence, their biological parents and adoptive parents.
I also have teaching experience at the Department of Social Work of KNU Shevchenko. More than ten years of coaching experience and eight years of management experience in the public sector allow me to conduct competency training and facilitation sessions for social workers, trainers, and managers.
I write scientific articles - you can read some of them here.
Life credo: "No child should be alone. Each specialist must be competent, and the organization must be able to do what it seeks. Every person deserves good treatment and support. Everyone has the potential for change and development."
E-mail: oksana@ildcua.org
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Victoriia Mykolaienko
Training director
I manage the organization of training, which includes such processes as preparation and conducting of training, development of content, communication with experts, and monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of training according to the programs.
I am a master's student of social work at the State University of Ukraine "Ukraine". Since 2012, I have been working on the development of training programs and educational materials. In the plans for my further work at the ILDC, I work in-depth with specialists and experts in the field of child protection for the most effective use of the best practices in their practical activities by Ukrainian realities.
Life credo: "Everything is in our hands, so they cannot be lowered. Changes for the better are possible"
E-mail: victory@ildcua.org
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Nataliia Holyakova
Project manager
I coordinate the team's activities in the project and am responsible for achieving the set goals.
In 2016-2020, graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Social Pedagogy from the Drahomanov National Pedagogical University. In 2022, graduated with a Master's degree in Social Pedagogy from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.
Since 2019, I have been working at ILDC to improve the effectiveness of the work of child protection workers.
For the last two years, I have been a project manager at ILDC, which aims to overcome the effects of burnout among professionals working with war affected people. As well as projects that provide an affordable and effective training opportunity for child protection workers.
Life credo: "The brave always have happiness" by I. Bahrianyi
E-mail: manager@ildcua.org
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Valeriia Kachan
Training manager
I am responsible for and accompany the process of organizing and conducting training and activities: support groups, supervision, and psychological consultations. I communicate with trainers, speakers, facilitators and participants of activities.
I am currently studying in the 4th year of the social work speciality at the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy.
In my professional activity, I have experience working with children for four years. She participated in the all-Ukrainian project on developing successful life skills for children and youth "Y1317". I have been practising at the NGO "National Council of Children and Youth" for more than a year.
Life credo: "Do not stay on defeats. Look for solutions. Anyone can complain (Henry Ford)"
E-mail: training@ildcua.org
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Nadiia Svyrydenko
Training manager
I am responsible for and accompany the process of organizing and conducting training and activities: support groups, supervision, and psychological consultations. I communicate with trainers, speakers, facilitators and participants of activities.
By education, a junior specialist in office management
Life credo: "People do not have flaws, they have peculiarities. Starting to act is the most difficult thing, everything else depends on perseverance."
E-mail: webinars@ildcua.org
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Natalia Khmel
Methodologist of Training Programs Development Department
I am engaged in the development and adaptation of educational programs.
I have a master's degree in psychology, as well as in mediation and conflict resolution. In parallel with the work of a methodologist in the organization, I work as a psychological and social pedagogue at the school. I am developing as a trainer - I conduct training as a volunteer in the psychological service of the Ternopil State Pedagogical University, named after V. Hnatyuk. She is also a lecturer of teacher training courses at the Ivano-Frankivsk institute of postgraduate education.
Since September 2018, I have been a member of the NGO "National Association of Mediators of Ukraine" and the coordinator of the "Tolerance Club" from the NGO "Congress of National Communities of Ukraine". I write scientific articles and develop educational and corrective classes for practical psychologists and social pedagogues.
Life credo: "Constantly learning to pass on knowledge in an accessible form to those who find it difficult to understand complex things"
E-mail: metodyst@ildcua.org
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Yuliia Vakhno
Methodologist of Training Programs Development Department
I am engaged in the development and adaptation of educational programs.
I graduated with honors with a bachelor's degree in Social Security, and am continuing my master's degree in the same specialty at the Ivan Ohienko National University of Kamianets-Podilskyi.
During my studies, I did internships in social institutions and volunteered at the Kamianets-Podilskyi City Center for the Care and Support of Children and Youth. I write scientific articles and participate in conferences.
Life credo: "Love and work are the cornerstones of our humanness" Sigmund Freud
E-mail: methodist2@ildcua.org
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Maria Hadzevych
Content manager
E-mail: assistant@ildcua.org
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Olha Baidarova
Involved R&D Expert
I help ILDC plan and conduct research that allows implementation of the best, scientifically based practices in protecting children's rights, supporting families and community development.
I have a master's degree in social work of Kyiv National Shevchenko University, PhD.
I have worked in the social work field with children and youth for more than 11 years, and I have more than ten years of teaching. Together with the ILDC, I strive to help as many people, organizations, and communities as possible to ensure high standards of activity in the protection of children's rights and support of their quality of life.
Life credo: "Big changes are possible even for the smallest, if there is wise support"
E-mail: baidarovao@gmail.com
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Viacheslav Fedchenkov
Fundraising and Analytics Manager
From the first day of the war, I went to war to defend Ukraine. I remain a member of the ILDC team but fulfil my role at the front.
Bachelor in social work of Kyiv National Shevchenko University. I have more than 12 years of experience in working with families, children and youth; provided support for educational development programs and expert activity. In ILDC I want to reach professional development in expert activity and in personal development- in sincerity and initiative.
Life credo: "The only thing I know is that I know nothing"
E-mail: fed4ev@gmail.com