WELCOME KATERYNA LYSAK

Kateryna Lysak is currently studying International Relations and Social Entrepreneurship at Polissia National University. She is actively engaged in academic, civic, and international initiatives that focus on diplomacy, governance, innovation, and youth empowerment.
Her academic focus is closely linked to practical experience. Kateryna is a graduate of the Autumn 2024 Social Entrepreneur School IBS at the Fil. Dr. Jan-U. Sandal Institute and participated in the Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit 2024 in Poland. These experiences reflect her strong commitment to social innovation and sustainable development, particularly in the context of Ukraine’s post-war recovery. She views social entrepreneurship as a transformative tool for rebuilding Ukraine by fostering economic resilience, creating opportunities for vulnerable communities, and addressing pressing social issues through innovation.
Kateryna has been a two-time participant of the School of Local Self-Government at the Zhytomyr Regional Council (2023, 2025), where she gained practical skills in public administration and local governance. She also completed an internship in the course "Man and State: Rules of the Game" and took part in the Business Academy Project at Polissia National University.
Her interest in diplomacy and international cooperation is evident through her participation in the diplomatic battle “UN as a space for advocacy of the Ukrainian issue” and open lectures on EU conflict resolution mechanisms, sanctions, and the Russian-Ukrainian war within the Jean Monnet ESEDEP project. She attended expert-led webinars and lectures, including one with Tata Kozyreva on launching an international career, and engaged in intercultural communication dialogues with American volunteers.
In 2023, she joined the international educational initiative Ukrainian Global on the topic “New organizational forms and the bodiless leadership” by Kjell A. Nordström, gaining insights into modern leadership approaches. She also attended the presentation “Food crisis in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine”, further strengthening her understanding of global issues.
Kateryna is committed to international collaboration and knowledge transfer. With values grounded in punctuality, pragmatism, emotional resilience, and a drive for continuous improvement, she aspires to contribute to impactful change through applied research, civic initiatives, and global dialogue.