Our team

Master in Political Science, French and Business Administration, Franziska spent 10+ years working on good governance and EU-related projects. She enjoys travelling, hiking, cinema, and ballet dancing in her spare time. 

Master of Translation and Brand Management. Combining love for communications and languages, she has worked as a tutor, translator, client manager, and now — as an assistant to our Head of Programme. In her free time, takes courses on business and PR.

Tetiana started her journey in cultural management 10 years ago in a festival team. She has travelled all over Ukraine organising interdisciplinary cultural projects. She cares deeply about the development of small towns and contemporary Ukrainian cinema.

Olga has over 8 years of experience in the hospitality sphere. She is a big fan of investigating new countries and cultures and has spent over a year in Iran, where she took part in the organisation of English language courses for children.

Over past ten years, Olena worked with archaeological excavations and museology. In her free time, Olena attends contemporary exhibitions, grows vegetables, and collects mushrooms and medicinal plants.

Iryna has 6+ years of experience in the public sector. Before joining House of Europe, she worked on youth projects, museum exhibitions, and grant programmes. She enjoys reading popular science books and doing yoga in her free time.

Vira has a varied work experience ranging from banking to clinical trials. She enjoys learning new things, traveling, cycling and socialising, and spends the free time with her son.

Holding a Master’s in Public Administration, Oleksandr has 5+ years of experience organising cultural events and managing digitalisation projects. He is involved in decommunisation and blood donation. In his spare time, he studies AI and solves puzzles.

MA in Philology and Teaching. Vitalii has 10+ years of experience in NGOs and non-formal education, developing Holocaust-related workshops and guidebooks for history teachers. In his free time, observes his home cacti grow.

Mariia has 6 years of experience in implementation of the Eastern Partnership projects of the Goethe-Institut. Mariia is a huge fan of classical ballet.

Viktoria’s career started at the Goethe-Institut 7 years ago. She worked at the library, with the “Ukrainian-German Year of Languages” project’s team, and at the Language Department. Viktoria is passionate about automobiles and motorbikes.

Cultural manager, architect, and visual artist. Kateryna holds a Master’s degree in Architecture and Arts, as well as in Business Administration. She enjoys reading business literature, doing sports, travelling, and sketching architectural sights.

Anton has over ten years of experience in non-formal education, international cooperation, and culture. He organised festivals and shooting of documentaries. He is fond of Greek dances and history.

Oksana started working as a tutor while at university, and joined an international company as an administrative specialist after graduation. Summer camping and vinyl records collecting are her passions.

With 16+ years of experience in the creative industries, Oleksandr was involved in numerous projects, from launching a sound recording studio to organising festivals and tours. He spends his free time volunteering and playing in the Pyrih and Batyh band.

Has more than four years of experience in copywriting and developing creative concepts, including works for educational projects and creative businesses. She is a huge fan of contemporary art and American literature.

Maryna has a broad experience working in media, culture sphere and sustainable economic development assistance sector. She is incredibly passionate about learning of foreign languages.

Having worked as an international news coordinator at media, communications manager at one of the UNDP's projects, and English teacher, Daria has over four years of professional experience. She enjoys evening jogs, contemporary dance, and travelling.

Svitlana has 7+ of experience working in IT and marketing agencies. She aspires to unite analytical and creative approaches to create innovative solutions in her work. Svitlana loves psychology, digital welfare, motion design, and arts.

snizhana.topikha@houseofeurope.org.ua

Having managed projects for more than 10 years, Volodymyr has substantial experience in the educational and research fields. When coordinating the German-Ukrainian Year of Languages 2017/2018, he was in charge of a broad scope of projects.

Anna joined the team of Goethe-Institut Ukraine in 2008. She has extensive experience in finance and is fluent in German, Italian, and English. She is a big fan of traveling in search of new places and experiences and is fond of photography.

Anastasia supported and controlled the international settlements of a large telecommunications company for 15 years. In her free time she likes to play board games.

Mariia has worked in the financial sphere for almost 30 years, for the last 12 in a large telecommunication company. She enjoys making things by hand: sewing, crafting home decorations, and baking tasty cakes.

Since university, Anna has dreamed of working for an international company. Before joining House of Europe, she worked in administration, management, and QA testing. In her free time, Anna enjoys city walks, travelling, and spending time with friends.

A qualified psychologist, Tetiana worked in hospitality for many years before coordinating the Alternatives to Violence project in Zaporizhzhia. She loves travelling and hiking, with the Himalayas and India being her favourite destinations.

Before joining our team, Liana spent 13+ years working in the finance department of a central government body. She lived in Germany for nearly 3 years, learning the language and exploring its culture. Above all, she treasures time with family and friends.