1. Full Name:
Mariya Ustymenko
2. Country / City of Residence:
Lviv, Ukraine
3. Area of Expertise (Business / Professional Field):
Civic activist, entrepreneur, PhD candidate in Public Administration and Management, Head of the Innovative Ukraine, founder of the clothing and accessories brand «Fine Genes».
4. About You (2–3 sentences):
I work at the intersection of civic engagement, public administration, academia, and socially responsible business. I combine an analytical approach with practical experience to implement projects aimed at strengthening civil society, supporting youth, and enhancing the institutional capacity of Ukraine. I am convinced that leadership, education, and innovation are key drivers of sustainable national development.
5. Public / Community Activity (if any):
Initiator and leader of civic, educational, and volunteer projects focused on innovation, leadership development, and support for socially vulnerable groups. Actively engaged in volunteer work, cooperation with charitable foundations, and the implementation of international and regional initiatives.
6. Why did you decide to become an ambassador of “Ukrainians and the World” magazine?
The magazine «Ukrainians and the World» is an important communication platform that unites Ukrainians worldwide and shapes a modern, strong, and values-driven image of Ukraine on the international stage. For me, ambassadorship is an opportunity to promote Ukrainian experience, civic initiatives, and socially responsible business, as well as to foster international dialogue and unite the Ukrainian community around shared values and the future of Ukraine.
Contacts:
- Telegram: @mariya_ustymenko_ua
- Email: mariya.ustymenko.ua@gmail.com
- Facebook: mariya.ustymenko.ua
- Instagram: mariya.ustymenko.ua
