A regional & local economic development, investment promotion, and civil society development professional with more than eighteen years of experience working on business, community, and democracy development projects in the CIS region. Worked with national and international institutions to improve business environment, develop communities, and promote civic engagement. Spent eleven years working for USAID funded projects, deeply understand the environment as well as its rules and procedures. Familiar with main aspects of UNDP and EU project management and reporting practices. Speak fluent English, Russian, and native Ukrainian.