2024 fellow
Mariia Arshynnikova
Ukraine
Maria Arshynnikova is a Ukrainian community leader, law student, and former Head of Partnerships at SOT: Democracy, a civic education initiative empowering Ukrainians with essential knowledge of their government and rights. Under her leadership, the course has engaged high-profile speakers such as the Secretary of State, the head of the Ukrainian delegation to the OSCE, MPs, and judges. Additionally, under the initiative a community hub that has hosted over 100 events focused on civic engagement and education was established. Maria's long-term goal is to become a project finance lawyer dedicated to facilitating projects that drive social impact and sustainable, profitable outcomes for investors.