Lina

Lina Herasymchuk
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Ukrainian native | English C2 | Russian native | Italian B1-B2 | French B1-B2
Advocacy and government relations professional with 5+ years of experience working across EU institutions,
international organizations, and non-profit, public and private sectors, combining deep knowledge of Ukraine’s
policy landscape with hands-on program management, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and strategic
communications.

Experience
Government Relations & Public Affairs Account Manager Burson (WPP) | Kyiv | Jan 2024 - Present
Advocacy and government engagement for high-profile international clients, including UNDP, UMAEF,
Google, Westinghouse, IKEA, and Visa, in wartime Ukraine.
• Develop and implement government relations and advocacy strategies in Ukraine's rapidly shifting
political environment,
• Produce policy briefs, position papers, stakeholder mappings, and advocacy materials,
• Monitor legislation and regulatory changes; advise on proactive influencing approaches,
• Manage crisis communications and reputation strategies.

Business Administration & Communications Junior Officer European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) |
Parma | May 2022 - May 2023
• Developed and managed the Individual Scientific Advisors (ISA) program - a network of 2,000+
stakeholders,
• Supported institutional communications, program monitoring, branding strategy, recruitment cycles, and
diversity & inclusion initiatives,
• Represented EFSA externally at conferences, career fairs, and stakeholder meetings,
• Prepared reports, presentations, and internal/external correspondence for EU institutions and partners.

Public Affairs & Communications Consultant Ukrainian Association of Ferroalloys Producers (UkrFA) |
Kyiv | Jun 2021 - Dec 2023
• Advocacy with Ukrainian ministries, the European Commission, and international industry associations
on Green Deal alignment and sector education issues,
• Drafted position papers and letters to national and international stakeholders,
• Represented the Association at international conferences; provided simultaneous interpretation,
• Monitored political and media landscape for industry-relevant developments.

International Program/Project & Communications Assistant (internship) European Academy of Diplomacy
| Warsaw | Jan - May 2021
• Supported planning and execution of 4 international programs and projects, including an EU-funded
Horizon 2020 project ("InsSciDE"),
• Prepared reports, proposals, agendas, official letters, and follow-up materials,
• Organized and coordinated meetings, workshops, webinars, and training sessions,
• Developed communication and dissemination materials (brochures, social media, email campaigns),
boosting event participation by 10%,
• Assisted with budget planning and financial reporting; supported grant agreements preparation.
Project Consultant & Communication Specialist Council of Europe (EU/CoE Joint Project) | Luxembourg |
Sep 2019 - Sep 2020
A 30-month, €1.1M project spanning 27 countries, 1,100+ stakeholders, and 38 international initiatives focused
on regional development and social cohesion.
• Produced 60+ analytical and policy reports (10,000+ pages total) on EU Macro-Regional Strategies and
CoE programs,
• Assisted with organization of 5 international conferences with 250+ participants, including EU and CoE
Member State representatives,
• Drafted speeches and briefings for senior Council of Europe officials,
• Assisted in developing training programs, e-learning modules, manuals, and guides,
• Systematized stakeholder database of 600+ contacts across governments and NGOs,
• Translated the entire CoE Program website into Russian, enabling access for 260M+ Russian speakers.

Intern - Political & Consular Section Embassy of Ukraine in Italy | Rome | Jun - Sep 2019
• Provided consultations (210+ hours), resolving 750+ legal matters,
• Generated 1,000+ legal documents, including notarial acts and visas,
• Assisted with organization of the Ukrainian Parliamentary Election abroad - enabling 900+ citizens to
vote,
• Managed financial transactions, budget records, and a personal data database of 700+ citizens.

Intern Council of Europe | Luxembourg | Mar - May 2019
(Roles and responsibilities are reflected within the Project Consultant section above, as the internship
transitioned directly into the Project Consultant & Communication Specialist role within the same project and
team.)

Education

Advanced Master's in International Relations & Diplomacy - College of Europe, Brugge, Belgium
(Merit scholarship of 30,000€)

Master's in World Politics & International Relations - University of Pavia, Italy (110/110 with Honours),
including Erasmus exchange at the University of Vienna in International Relations

Bachelor's in International Relations - Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (90/100, Excellent)
Specialization: International Organizations & Diplomatic Service