OUR TEAM

Director

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

Director of operations

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

Training director

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

Training manager

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

Training manager

I study at two universities, namely: Kyiv National Shevchenko University, in the 4th year of my bachelor's degree in the speciality "social work" and the 3rd year of studies at the Higher School of Linguistics (Czestochowa, Poland) in the speciality "work with the maladapted and prevention of addictions". I have one year of experience in children's rights protection and psychological counselling of young people.

Life credo: "It would be best if you were not afraid of responsibility but became active creators of societal changes."

E-mail: webinars@ildcua.org

Methodologist of Training Programs Development Department

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

Methodologist of Training Programs Development Department

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

Content manager

E-mail: assistant@ildcua.org

Involved R&D Expert

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

Fundraising and Analytics Manager

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