Our team

Christian worked as a composer and musicologist before becoming the Head of Programme of House of Europe. For ten years he has been involved in transcultural and EU-related projects. In his spare time, Christian is passionate about bread-baking.

Iryna has over 20 years’ experience at the intersection of culture and international relations: from coordination of selection of educational programmes to working at German and Austrian embassies. The Carpathians and travelling are her inspiration.

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.

While studying history, Roksolana joined NABU and UNPD anticorruption initiatives. After graduation, she has been working in the Lviv City Council international cooperation department. She enjoys travelling to Eastern Europe and photographing on film.

Ilona manages projects for over ten years. She worked as the part of CCA Foundation team and coordinated EU-funded Culture2025 initiative.

Valerii studied linguistics and has a background as an interpreter of German language. He has been working for German institutions in Ukraine for many years, mainly in the field of capacity building, culture, and visa issues.

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.

Kateryna has more than 10 years of experience in implementing cultural, social and educational projects. She has cooperated extensively with EU organizations.

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.

Andrii has over three years of experience in educational and cultural projects. Before joining the House of Europe team, he had worked as a translator and German language school teacher. In his free time, Andrii fishes and travels.

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.

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.

Yulia has 6 years of experience in projects in the field of culture and contemporary art.

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.

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.

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.

Tetiana studied international relations at the university and has not betrayed the sphere ever since. Before joining the House of Europe, she worked at EUAM, EU Twinning project, and IFES. Tetiana is a huge fan of Swedish culture and history.

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.

Olena has many years of professional experience in finance. In recent years she has focused on working in international projects. She is interested in psychology and effective communication, as well as working with children.

Before joining House of Europe team, Julia worked as financial manager in commerce, oil, gas and cultural fields for over five years. She enjoys traveling, listening to music, attending concerts and reading historical and biographical books.

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.

Iryna has been working in the administration and financial Department at Goethe-Institut Ukraine since 2016. She was responsible for the financial control of the German-Ukrainian Year of Languages 2017/2018. She is always open to new experiences.