Христина

Khrystyna Pershuta
Rafalivka, Rivne Region, Ukraine | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | LinkedIn

Education
Optima School​ Online
GPA - 11.6/12 Nov 2024 – Present

Lebanon High School Lebanon, MO, USA
Exchange student (FLEX). Recipient of the President’s Award for Educational Excellence Aug 2024 – May 2025

Knyagininovskiy Lyceum Kniahynynok, Volyn Region, Ukraine
Linguistics Studies: Advanced English and German Sept 2022 – May 2024

Experience
U.S. Department of State, American Councils for International Education Lebanon, MO, USA
Alumna of Future Leaders Exchange Program (FLEX) Aug 2024 – June 2025
●​ Gave 13 presentations to promote cultural understanding and represent Ukraine reaching over 300+
community members; completed 60+ hours of community service, led 3 community projects.
●​ Gained multicultural working experience, engaging partners in volunteer projects, and building resilience in
unfamiliar conditions.
●​ Finalist of the FLEX Civic Education Workshop, an international program for selected FLEX students with an
acceptance rate of <20%.

Entrepreneurship
Ideas Center UCU (Ukrainian Catholic University)​ Online
Founder of a startup, Participant of Venture Camp Ukraine Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
●​ Pitched my startup to key investors; led 20+ customer interviews; designed a leading marketing
strategy, tracked software development to launch features.
●​ Developed skills in communicating with a target audience, shaping the startup’s market vision, and pitching ideas.

Projects
Knyagininovskiy Lyceum Kniahynynok, Volyn Region, Ukraine
Founder of the Book Club Oct 2023 – May 2024
●​ Expanded to 70+ members over two years; established partnership with school staff; planned 25+
meetings; wrote weekly posts for the club's Telegram channel
●​ Developed skills in coordinating 6-member team, event planning, and partnering with staff
Women’s League​ Online
Volunteer, Coordinator​ Oct 2023 – Present
●​ Coordinated 12 meetings of Girls Business Academy project for 50+ participants to build their business
skills (3 women won grants to start their own businesses)
●​ Developed organizational skills, collaborating across diverse backgrounds and organizations
Business Academy, Lebanon High School Lebanon, MO, USA
Project Creator, Give & Gain Day of Service March 2025 – May 2025
●​ Organized a 2-day internship for seniors; connected 4 students with 4 businesses;
●​ Emphasized community service through time commitment and knowledge acquisition, and led a
reflection session for participants

Skills & Interests
Language: Ukrainian (native), English (fluent), Russian (fluent)
Skills: Public speaking, playing the bandura, partnership management, adaptability, content writing, risk management
Interests: Gender pay gap and labour economics, myths and symbols in my literature collection, collecting black teas