Yaryna Pysko

Yaryna Pysko graduated from Ukrainian Catholic University with a bachelor’s degree in political science. She most recently worked as a junior analyst for Civitta, an international consulting company. She also has worked on Ukraine’s National Economic Strategy 2030 and on tourism and IT education research projects. She completed an internship at Dejure Foundation, a civic organization in Ukraine where she conducted research on law education and the juvenile justice system. She has participated in numerous volunteer projects. 

In addition to speaking her native Ukrainian language, Yaryna is fluent in English and Russian, and has studied Chinese and Spanish. At the Keough School, she is eager to learn how to apply effective policy mechanisms to build a joyful and prosperous society. Upon graduation, she intends to apply her skills in the post-war recovery process in her homeland. As a master of global affairs student, Yaryna is the recipient of a Keough Family Fellowship.