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Halyna Sliusar
Kyiv, Ukraine
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Community leader, childbirth educator, and communications professional with 15+ years of experience leading educational initiatives, coordinating nonprofit projects, organizing international conferences, and supporting women and families through pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care.
Co-founder of AFPB, a Ukrainian nonprofit organization promoting evidence-based maternity care and respectful childbirth practices. Experienced in public speaking, partnership development, training, community engagement, and digital communications.
Earlier career in HR, PR, marketing, and communications provides a strong multidisciplinary background and excellent organizational skills.

CORE SKILLS
Project Coordination • Community Engagement • Training & Facilitation • Public Speaking • Event Management • Women's Health • Communications • Social Media • Content Development • Partnership Building • HR & Recruitment

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Independent Doula | Childbirth Educator | Community Leader
September 2011 – Present
Member of AFPB (Association for Natural Parenting) and Doulas of Ukraine
• Support women and families throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
• Developed and deliver the "Plus One" prenatal education program.
• Co-founded AFPB, promoting international standards of respectful maternity care in Ukraine.
• Organize national and international educational conferences with leading healthcare professionals.
• Deliver presentations and workshops at professional conferences.
• Train and mentor future doulas.
• Create educational content for social media and online communities.

Marketing, Communications & HR
2004 – 2009
Held positions in HR, PR, digital marketing, SMM, and web analytics across IT, software, and media companies.
Key responsibilities included:
• Recruitment and interviewing
• Digital marketing and website promotion
• Content creation and PR
• Market research and customer analytics
• Online communications and social media

Earlier Career
2001 – 2004
Interpreter • Travel Manager • Personal Assistant
Developed strong skills in translation, administration, customer service, business communication, and international coordination.

EDUCATION
Donetsk National University
MA in Philology (English Language and Literature)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
International Doula Certification (2010)
Advanced Training in Maternal Health & Childbirth (2011–2019)
Trauma Therapy Course (2024)

LANGUAGES
Ukrainian (Native) • English (Fluent)

ADDITIONAL
Driving Licence (Category B)