Yuliia Kononchuk

About

Yuliia Kononchuk is an international development professional committed to expanding equality and opportunity in Ukraine and across Eastern Europe. Her experience includes work on a USAID-funded program implemented by Chemonics International and an internship with the Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation in Stockholm, which champions women’s rights in Eastern Europe and the South Caucasus. In 2024, she was selected as Ukraine’s sole representative in a U.S. Department of State exchange program, completing a three-month fellowship at the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle focused on public health equity.

A 2024–2025 Brave Generation Fellow, Yuliia is now pursuing a master’s degree in International Development and Management at Lund University in Sweden as a fully funded Swedish government scholar. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism with distinction from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv and began her career at leading Ukrainian media outlets, including VoxUkraine, Ukrinform, and Novynarnya.

Yuliia is passionate about creating academic and professional pathways that help young people reach their potential and contribute to Ukraine’s recovery. Her interests include Nordic-Ukrainian cooperation, the Eastern Partnership, EU enlargement, AI for social good, and innovative financing for social impact.