Олександра

Oleksandra Kolotii
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EDUCATION
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Kyiv, UA
Bachelor’s in International Law, Department of Private International Law, GPA: 90.1/100
2022 - 2026
• Equipped with strong legal, analytical, and comparative reasoning skills through coursework in EU Law, International Public Law, International Economic Relations, Intellectual Property Law, ECHR Case Law
• Protection of Children’s Rights During Armed Conflicts International Сonference: served as a consecutive interpreter for the Chargé d’Affaires of Poland, Jan Mazurek, demonstrating strong diplomatic communication skills
• Actively participated in the talks held by the Bankruptcy Center of the Business School, Institute of International Relations within its partnership with Department of Private International Law

EXPERIENCE

European Law Student’s Association Kyiv, UA
Secretary General of Kyiv2025-2026
• Board Member elected for the period of 2025/2026
• Developed a strategy to maintain student engagement amid large-scale youth displacement
• Maintaining and updating a database of 200+ members, ensuring data accuracy, confidentiality, and access control
• Organized and supported academic and professional events for law students: from Vacancies Fair, in collaboration with National Board and Law Firms, to Criminal Law Moot, being the largest one in the history of region managing 20+ competing teams nationwide
• Liaised with National and International ELSA bodies

Ukrainian Students for Freedom Kyiv, UA
Operational Manager of Kyiv and Kyiv region 2023-2024
• Built and led a team of 10 volunteers, ensuring active engagement of 300+ young activists throughout the year
• Exceeded annual KPIs by 300% through managing 32 educational projects
• Led a public interest advocacy initiative, collecting 5,000+ signatures to support the legal protection of the historical site Protasiv Yar
• Increased overall social media engagement by 15%
• Awarded “Most Progressive Region” among 23 regions nationwide

Institute of International Relations Kyiv, UA
Digital Specialist 2023 – 2025
• Collaborated with academic staff to communicate international programs, exchanges, and legal initiatives to a student audience
• Analyzed the engagement metrics, adjusted content strategy to improve reach and audience interaction
• Managed content planning, scheduling, and publication across social media platforms

UA Experts Kyiv, UA
Member of the Leadership Club 2023-2026
• Provided Ukrainian–English interpretation for diplomats, NGO representatives, and distinguished guests during official events, ensuring clarity and accuracy of communication
• Translated and adapted audiovisual materials on conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) awareness initiatives for international audiences
• Ensured precise use of legal, policy, and technical terminology in both written and oral communications

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Winter ELSA Law School Prague on Cyber Security & Artificial IntelligencePrague, CZ
• Selected via a competitive process for a specialized program, focusing on the legal challenges and regulatory frameworks of AI and Cybersecurity in Europe
• Gained practical insights into digital law to support upcoming Bachelor’s thesis research specifically focused on AI input data regulation
• Analyzed the intersection of emerging technologies and European legislation, with an emphasis on data privacy and ethical AI implementation

American Institute on Political and Economic Systems Prague 2025, Charles UniversityPrague, CZ
• Awarded a competitive full scholarship (USD 3,000) covering all program costs, granted exclusively on the basis of academic excellence and leadership potential
• Graduated from a rigorous one-month professional program focused on Political Economy, Conflict Management, and Philosophy of Liberty

Winter ELSA Law School on Alternative Dispute ResolutionPorto, PT
• Selected as the sole representative from Ukraine among 20 high-achieving law students globally for the 2025 program organized by ELSA International in collaboration with Católica Porto Business School
• Completed an intensive academic exchange focused on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Common Law, conducting comparative analysis against the Civil Law system
• Awarded First Place in the Final Arbitration Model among 20 international participants. Successfully navigated a complex multi-party dispute

Kyiv School of Human Rights Kyiv, UA
• Completed an intensive educational program at the flagship platform of the Center for Civil Liberties, a prominent NGO recognized with the Nobel Peace Prize for its work in documenting war crimes and defending democratic values

PROJECTS

Future-Proof Lawyering: AI Integration, Opportunities, and Ethical FrameworksKyiv, UA
• Initiated and organized an expert lecture on "Future-Proof Lawyering," for law students focusing on the integration of AI within the legal profession and its ethical implications
• Facilitated high-level collaboration between the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Bar Association to deliver professional insights to student community

Leadership Program Khmelnytskyi, UA
• Co-organized a high-impact 5-day leadership summit for 300 selected participants (from 1,000+ applicants) focused on rebuilding Ukraine’s economic and political systems during the full-scale invasion
• Curated an intensive academic curriculum centered on the philosophy of liberty, free-market economics, and political science to foster a new generation of pro-freedom Ukrainian leaders
• Сoordinated distinguished international and national speakers, including Tom Palmer (Atlas Network)
• Launched an online course to ensure pre-program preparation and long-term knowledge retention

Trade Mission Defence RVO Netherlands – Ukraine Kyiv, UA
• Served as a Facilitator and Consecutive Interpreter, supporting executives from 15 Dutch military-tech and defence companies in establishing investment partnerships with Ukrainian startups and defense enterprises
• Received high commendation for excellence from Wouter Hollander (Board Member of Dutch Lifeline Ukraine Foundation) with the support of Cygnalex Law Firm

88th ELSA International Council Meeting (ICM)Helsinki, FL
• Selected as an official Delegate for the 88th International Council Meeting in Helsinki, representing the Ukrainian delegation
• Received a merit-based ELSA Ukraine Alumni scholarship to engage in strategic decision-making and GDPR

VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE
• Served as a volunteer teacher for 20+ students within a Teach For Ukraine initiative, providing remote language instruction and psychological support to children in frontline areas, fostering a resilient learning environment through tailored online curricula during the conflict, online program designed for teenagers aged 13-15 to enhance their English
• Successfully spearheaded fundraising initiatives that raised over $1,500 to provide essential humanitarian aid for Ukrainian refugees
• Organized a large-scale student blood drive in collaboration with “Blood Agents” (Агенти Крові) NGO and facilitated a first aid training workshop led by the Red Cross Society
• Media appearances: BBC Scotland Radio & El Confidencial : humanitarian crisis in Kyiv (student advocacy, 2026)

SKILLS

• Technical Skills: Data Microsoft Office, Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms), Adobe Acrobat (PDF Editing) Canva, Figma
• Languages: Ukrainian (Native), Russian (Native), English (C1, IELTS 8.0), French (B1)