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НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ • Вересень-Жовтень 2025 7 Championing Culture and Diplomacy: Our 2025 Eva Staszkiw Memorial Scholarship Recipient The UNWLA is proud to announce the 2025 recipient of the Eva Stasz- kiw Memorial Scholarship, awarded to a student whose academic and professional pursuits reflect both excellence and dedication to Ukraine’s cultural and civic future. This year’s scholarship was granted to Anastasiia Pereverten, a young scholar and advocate whose journey bridges cultural heritage, diplomacy, and public service. Born and raised in Kyiv, Anastasiia began her academic path at the National University of Kyiv – Mohyla Academy, majoring in Cultural Studies. Alongside her studies, she worked as a curator and project manager at leading Ukrainian art institutions, including the Ukrainian House International Center. These early experiences — at the intersec - tion of history, art, and cultural representation — laid the foundation for her lifelong mission: to serve Ukraine by strengthening its presence and voice on the global stage. In January 2022, just weeks before russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Anastasiia came to the U.S. to continue her education at the University of Wyoming. As the only Ukrainian student in Laramie, she quickly felt a responsibility to represent her country and amplify its story. Over the next two and a half years, she organized rallies, lec- tures, and film screenings, created a collection of Ukrainian literature for campus and community libraries, and launched the Lessons from Ukraine seminar series. Her activism culminated in a public symposi - um on war and human rights, which featured Nobel Peace Prize laure - ate Oleksandra Matviichuk. Anastasiia’s academic work advanced in parallel with this advoca- cy. At Wyoming, she majored in International Studies and joined the Honors College. She later entered Harvard University’s Regional Stud - ies program for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, housed within the Government Department. There, she has focused on democratization, foreign policy, and international law. Her master’s thesis explores how different ways of framing the russian-Ukrainian war influence U.S. public opinion and political action — research with direct implications for Ukraine’s global advocacy efforts. Beyond the classroom, Anastasiia has gained hands-on experience in policy and diplomacy. She served as a research assistant at the New Lines Institute, contributing to reports on russian war crimes, including sexual violence and genocide. She interned at Razom for Ukraine, pre - paring advocacy materials and supporting delegations. Most recently, she joined the Ukrainian Embassy in Washington, DC, where she works in the Congressional Liaison Section to strengthen U.S.–Ukraine rela- tions through legislative outreach. Anna Petelina , UNWLA National Education Chair (Branch 143, Jersey City, NJ) Anastasiia’s connection to the UNWLA is also longstanding. She has participated in UNWLA ad- vocacy calls, represented the or - ganization as a delegate at two Ukraine Action Summits, and in 2025 volunteered with summit registration. Her efforts reflect not only an alignment with the UNWLA’s mission of cultural promotion and humanitarian service but also a shared vision of empowering Ukraine through education and advocacy. Looking ahead, Anastasiia aspires to a diplomatic career, where she can combine policy research, advocacy, and strate- gic communication on behalf of Ukraine. Whether through cul - tural initiatives, academic study, or policy engagement, she has already shown extraordinary ability to serve as a bridge be- tween Ukraine and the world. In awarding her the 2025 Eva Staszkiw Memorial Schol - arship, the UNWLA recognizes not only her academic excel- lence and leadership but also her unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s future. Her jour - ney embodies the spirit of the scholarship: advancing knowl- edge, culture, and diplomacy in service of her homeland. Anastasiia Pereverten
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