Olya is an activist of USF. She was born and raised in the charming city of Lviv. She is studying at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv to become an elementary school teacher and works at a school. She dreams of a happy future for the young generation of our country, and she wants to work and develop in Ukraine for this purpose. In 2023, she became a member of USF. For her, the student years are a time for experimentation and self-discovery, a period when there are plenty of opportunities for personal development, valuable connections, discoveries, and experiences. This is what drives her to become a participant in the “Leadership Program.” In the challenging days of the ongoing struggle of the Ukrainian people, including those close to her, for our freedom, the importance of activism and self-development is especially crucial. She believes that beyond this lies the future, as she is confident that the war will end, and the day will come when the damaged cities and villages will await our hands and wisdom.

«Freedom is the ability to choose who you are and what you do» — Harry Emerson Fosdick.