Maryna is an active social activist and project manager. She grew up in Kyiv, where she studied at Lyceum №9. Since childhood, she has been interested in art, and more recently in film and literature. Prior to joining USF and working in the Education Department, she implemented her own initiatives and wrote articles for the online media outlet Vartivnia. For a year and a half, she was a volunteer in the environmental movement, where she worked on implementing sustainable development goals. In April 2024, she became an ambassador of the Euroforum in Brussels with the support of the European Parliament, representing Ukraine in the international arena. In October 2024, she organised the LCOY conference on the environment.

For me, freedom is the basis for development and change. It is the ability to act according to one’s own beliefs, without restrictions, but with responsibility to society. It is the driving force behind progress, because only in freedom can people unleash their potential, create new opportunities and influence the world around them. For me, freedom is not only a personal choice, but also a common path to prosperity, social and personal.