Faculty & staff

Arutiun Amalian graduated from Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics majoring in Economics and Audit.

He obtained a Ph.D. in Economics – major 08.00.09 – “Accounting for the sale of goods with discounts and bonuses”.

He has considerable experience in senior positions in the banking sector of Ukraine.

Courses taught: Principles of Management, Business Finances, Finance, Banking System & Financial Institutions.

Graduated from Taras Shevchenko State University of Kyiv with an Honors Diploma in International Relations. In 1984, was awarded a Ph.D. (Candidate’s Degree) in Economics.

Associate Professor at the Department of Finance and Financial & Economic Security since 2013. Has a number of advanced in-service training certificates upon completion of economics-related courses taught in English. Associate Professor at the Department of Banking of Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics.

Has been Associate Professor of the Ukrainian-American Concordia University (UACU) since 2016.

Courses taught: Ukrainian as a Foreign Language, Business Ukrainian as a Foreign Language.

Graduated with an Honors Diploma in Philology (master’s degree) from the National Pedagogical Dragomanov University in 2012.

Successfully completed a postgraduate course (2012–2015) at the National Pedagogical Dragomanov University.

Defended her dissertation titled “Sources of origin of ecological terminology in the English and Ukrainian languages” and obtained a Ph.D. (Candidate’s Degree) in Philology in 2018.

Courses taught: Operational Management, Strategic Management, Project Management.

Completed her studies (1999–2004) in the Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics and graduated (2004) with an Honors Diploma and a master’s degree in Management of Foreign Economic Activity.

In 2004, started her career at the Department of Management of the Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics, first as Assistant Professor, and later on, Senior Lecturer. Since 2014, involved in the Ukrainian-Dutch double-degree program in Business Administration offered by “KROK” University. Teaches Information Management, Quality Management, Change Management, Event Management. Since 2015, has been employed as Associate Professor at the Department of Business Administration and Project Management of “KROK” University; currently is Deputy Chair of the Department.

In 2016, having defended her Ph.D. thesis (dissertation) “Motivational mechanism of strategic enterprise management” at Kyiv National Economic University n.a. Vadym Hetman, was awarded a Ph.D. (Candidate’s Degree) in Economics (major 08.00.04 “Economics and enterprise management”). Since 2017, has been involved with the All-Ukrainian Training Centre for Civil Servants and Local Government Officials.

Has been Associate Professor at the Department of Management of Foreign Economic Activity & International Business of the Ukrainian-American Concordia University (UACU) since 2018.

Completed international training “Modern teaching methods in humanities and technical sciences” organized by Humanitas University (Sosnowiec, Poland).

Author of over 40 scholarly publications, including 25 articles in professional scientific media. Participant of all-Ukrainian and international research-to-practice conferences. Her research interests lie in the sphere of staff motivation in an enterprise’s strategy implementation, employee innovative activity.

Courses taught: Self-Management, Marketing.

Marketing Director of the international corporation Imperial Tobacco Ukraine.

A Harvard Business School alumni, has over 15 years of professional management experience in Beiersdorf AG, one of the leading global manufacturers of personal consumer products in Ukraine. Joachim has worked at many different levels in global organizations, has taken part in the development and implementation of effective local strategies for FMCG in Chile, Germany and CIS countries.

Courses taught: International Economic Relations, Contemporary Problems in International Economics.

During the period of 1999–2005 he studied at the Institute of International Relations at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. He graduated with an Honors Diploma (2003) and gained a bachelor’s degree in International Relations. In 2005, graduating with an Honors Diploma, obtained a master’s degree in International Business and gained the qualification of an international economist and English translator.

Between 2006 and 2008 worked in the civil service as Assistant Consultant to a Member of Ukrainian Parliament and a Counselor of the First Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine. In 2010, defended the Ph.D. dissertation “Corruption in the modern-day institutionalization of the global economy” at the Institute of International Relations, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Was awarded a Ph.D. (Candidate’s Degree) in Economics (major 08.00.02 “International economic relations and global economy”). The same year, held a position of Assistant Professor at the Department of International Business of the Institute of International Relations. In 2012 published a monograph “Economic institutes in the system of corruption: international aspect.” 

Since 2013, has worked as Associate Professor at the Ukrainian-American Concordia University (UACU).

His research interests include the new institutional theory, shadow economy and corruption, economics of developing countries, organizational management, irrational behavior and decision making.

Courses taught: Psychology, Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior.

Received her master’s degree at Dallas Theological Seminary (USA) and her Ph.D. degree at Texas A&M University in 2008. Her dissertation, “The Development of an Improved Human Capital Index for Assessing and Forecasting National Capacity and Development” received two prestigious awards: Dissertation of the Year Award (EAHR Department, Texas A&M University) and Malcolm S. Knowles Dissertation of the Year Award (Academy of Human Resource Development, USA).

Has been Professor at the Ukrainian-American Concordia University (UACU) since 2009.

Valentyna Gabryk graduated from National Pedagogical Dragomanov University with an Honors Diploma majoring in German, English language.

She works as Senior Lecturer at the National Pedagogical Dragomanov University.

Courses taught: Principles of Economic Theory, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics.

During the period of 1967–1971 studied at Taras Shevchenko teacher training school of Korsun-Shevchenkivskyi; graduated with Honors. Afterwards he worked as a driver and a teacher. In 1983 obtained a specialist’s degree in Economics from Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University. Following his three-year-long postgraduate studies, he successfully defended his dissertation and was awarded a Ph.D. (Candidate’s Degree) in Economics in 1987. The academic title of Associate Professor (Docent) was awarded in1995.

Worked as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor at the Economics Department of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Between 1996 and 2002, he was employed in top managerial positions at commercial banks Unex, Zeus (BIG Energy) and the Center for promotion of rehabilitation of soldiers-internationalists. The positions held included FCS Investment Manager, PA to the bank’s Chairman, Deputy Director, and Chief Financial Officer. In 2001–2002 he headed the Finance Department of the Academy of Labor and Social Affairs; between 2002 and 2005 he was a doctoral student in the Academy of Public Administration under the President of Ukraine. 

He has been Associate Professor at Ukrainian-American Concordia University (UACU) since 2002.

Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University and obtained the qualification Applied Mathematics.

Also, she completed the English language course in qualifications – translator in the field of applied mathematics and computer science.

Postgraduate education at the Institute of Cybernetics named after V.M. Glushkov.

In 2000 successfully defended her Ph.D. thesis and was awarded a Ph.D. (Candidate’s Degree) in Physics and Mathematics.

Courses taught: Mathematics for Economics, Business Statistics, Statistics.

Her primary employment is with the Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman, Department of Computer Mathematics and Information Security, Associate Professor.

Senior Lecturer of the Department of General Studies of Ukrainian-American Concordia University (UACU).

Courses taught: Business French.

Graduated from the Kyiv State Pedagogical Institute of Foreign Languages and was granted a qualification of a teacher of English and French. Has been with Ukrainian-American Concordia University (UACU) since 2000. Possesses extensive experience in various administrative and managerial positions of increasing responsibility.

Tetiana Hordiienko graduated from Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics with an Honors Diploma majoring in Banking.

She obtained a Ph.D. in Economics – major 08.00.08 – Money, Banking and Credits.

Associate Professor in Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics.

Certificate B2 in English.

She is a professional with teaching experience.

Graduated from the Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman (majoring in law) and Ukrainian-American Concordia University (MBA).

Author of over 20 scientific publications.

He currently works at the Legal Aid Coordination Centre as head of the International Cooperation Division. 

Since 2019 has been working at Ukrainian-American Concordia University.

Maryna Dielini graduated from Donetsk State Academy of Management with an Honors Diploma majoring in Management and Taras Shevchenko National University majoring in psychology.

She obtained a Ph.D. in Economics – major 08.00.03 – “Transforming the institutional foundations of the mechanism of socio-economic responsibility of entrepreneurship in the national economy”.She is an Associate professor in Management at the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine.

She is a professional with research and teaching experience (16 years).  

Graduated from the University of Missouri, St. Louis, with a B.A. in Chemistry and Washington University of St. Louis, with a master’s degree in Social Work.

Founder and owner of Central Contracting Inc., an upscale residential renovation contractor since 1981. Previous experience as chemist at Monsanto World Headquarters and Mallinckrodt Laboratories. Top salesman at Roche Laboratories and AstraZeneca.

At Landmark Worldwide (formerly Landmark Education) throughout the USA, Canada and Mexico trained over 500 volunteers and staff in presenting and managing groups. Produced and organized over 50 seminars for 10 to 300 person events. Managed enrollment and registration into programs.

He teached Being A Leader and Effective Exercise to Leadership: An Ontological / Phenomenological Model at Ukrainian-American Concordia University, National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, National Aviation University, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv; holded workshops and lectures at US Embassy’s Janet C. Demiray English Teacher Resource Center and National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”.

Courses taught: Introduction to Business, International Business.

Graduated from the Institute of International Relations of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (2010) with an Honors Diploma and obtained a master’s degree in International Economic Relations. Awarded a Ph.D. (Candidate’s Degree) in Economics (World Economy and International Economic Relations) in 2004. An MBA from the London School of Business. Participant of the Fulbright program in Columbia University (New York).

Has lectured on economics at Ukrainian-American Concordia University (UACU) since 2004.

Courses taught: Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, World Economics, Operational Management, Principles of Management, International Management.

Dr. Zharova graduated from Kyiv Polytechnic Institute with an Honors Diploma majoring in Organizational Management (Enterprise Management). She obtained a Ph.D. in Economics (“Productive Forces and Regional Economics”) in 2005 and was awarded the academic title of Senior Researcher in “Economics of Nature Management and Environmental Protection” in 2007. In 2013, she defended her doctoral research thesis “Macroeconomic regulation of environmental policy: theory, methodology, practice” and was awarded a Doctor of Science degree in Economics (“Economics of Nature Management and Environmental Protection”).

Has a number of certificates upon completion of economics-related courses taught in English.

Author of over 150 scientific publications, including a monograph (http://nas.academia.edu/LiubovZharova).

Member of editorial boards of the scientific journal MIND (The University of Economics and Humanities in Bielsko-Biała, Poland), Economics and Management and Entrepreneurship (South-West University “Neofit Rilski” in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria), and Executive Editor of the international academic scholarly journal Business, Economics, Sustainable Development, Leadership and Innovation.

Dr. Zharova has worked with the State Fund for Fundamental Research of Ukraine, the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine, the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Ukraine.

Has been Professor at Ukrainian-American Concordia University (UACU) since 2017.

Dr. Liubov Zharova shared her latest research on Economics of Beauty Industry on the radio channel Hromadske Radio.

Olena Zhytkevych graduated from Vinnytsia National Technical University with an Honors Diploma majoring in Management.

She obtained a Ph.D. in Economics in 2015 – major 08.00.11 – Mathematical methods, models and software tools to manage the competitiveness of the enterprise.

For one year she worked for the UN (Economic Development and Integration Department) as an economic consultant.

Practical experience teaching economics disciplines in English and Arabic has been gained in higher education institutions of Arabic countries.

Courses taught: Business English, Interpersonal Communication.

In 1975, obtained her master’s (aka specialist’s) degree in Foreign Philology (English and French) from Kyiv National Linguistic University (Honors Diploma). Since September 1975, taught foreign languages to students of Liberal Arts departments of M. Horkyi Kyiv State Pedagogical Institute. Between 1983 and 1986 – a doctoral student at the Department of Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages at KNLU, followed by three years as Senior Lecturer at the Foreign Languages Department of the National Pedagogical University.

Since 1998 she has been working as an Associate Professor at Ukrainian-American Concordia University (UACU). Was awarded the title of UACU Honorary Doctor in Foreign Philology.

Courses taught: Mathematics for Economics, Business Statistics.

Graduated from Ivan Franko National University of Lviv with an Honors Diploma and obtained the qualification “Master of Applied and Theoretical Statistics” (2013).

In 2013–2016 – Postgraduate education at Lviv Polytechnic National University.

In 2016 successfully defended her Ph.D. thesis “Dissipativity of the non-autonomous systems with Markov switching” and was awarded a Ph.D. (Candidate’s Degree) in Physics and Mathematics.

Since 2018 has been with the Ukrainian-American Concordia University (UACU).

The author of over 25 scientific publications.

Courses taught: Business Ukrainian.

In 1975, graduated from Kirovograd State Pedagogical Institute majoring in Ukrainian language and literature. Obtained the qualification “Teacher of Russian language and literature” from the same University in 1980. In 1988, successfully defended her research thesis and was awarded a Ph.D. in Education (Candidate’s Degree in Pedagogical Sciences). Was granted the academic title of Associate Professor (Docent) in 1992. In 1997, completed her Doctoral Dissertation at the National Pedagogical Dragomanov University. In 1995 became Dean of the Psychological and Pedagogical Department of the Institute of Regional Management. Between 1997 and 2010 held a position of Director of the Association of Non-Stateowned Educational Institutions of Ukraine.

Has been with the Ukrainian-American Concordia University (UACU) since 2010.

Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the lapel badge of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine “Excellence in Education of Ukraine”, a medal “Sofia Rusova” of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. Has a Certificate of Gratitude from the Head of Kyiv City State Administration.

Lesia Leshchii graduated from Ivan Franko National University of Lviv with an Honors Diploma majoring in Economics.

Postgraduate education at the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv.

In 2003 successfully defended her Ph.D. thesis and was awarded a Ph.D. (Candidate’s Degree) in economic management, planning and regulation (major 08.02.03).

She has certificates of completion of courses in the economic direction as well as English language courses. Over the past 10 years, she has published more than 25 scientific works, including 8 in English and in foreign publications. She is a member of the Scientific Council of the Research Institute of Social and Economic Development (SRIED). 

Roksoliana Liubachivska graduated from Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman with an Honors Diploma majoring in International Economics.

Successfully defended her thesis and obtained a Ph.D. in Economics (major 08.00.02 – world economy and international economic relations).

Courses taught: Introduction to Business, International Business, Area Studies.

Yurii Marchenko graduated from Sumy National Agrarian University majoring in Economics.

Also he graduated from Kharkiv Regional Institute of Public Administration of the National Academy of Public Administration under the President of Ukraine majoring in Public Administration.

He successfully defended his Ph.D. thesis and was awarded a Ph.D. in Political Sciences (major 21.01.01 – principles of the national security of the state).

In 1976 graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University. In 1985 successfully defended the Ph.D. thesis.

From 2010 has been working at UACU.

Author of over 64 scientific publications, including a monograph, 5 textbooks from polish and Ukrainian languages.

Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, lapel badge of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine “Excellence in Education of Ukraine”. Has a Certificate of Gratitude from the Head of Kyiv City State Administration.

A member of the scientific and methodical commission on the languages of national minorities of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, was an expert of the International Ukrainian-Polish Commission on improving the content of school textbooks.

Since 2006, she has held a position of International Program Coordinator and Senior Lecturer at the Department of General Studies of Ukrainian-American Concordia University (UACU).

Courses taught: Business German

Maryna Mostova graduated from National Pedagogical Dragomanov University in 2005 with an Honors Diploma majoring in German, English language and foreign literature.

Courses taught: Computer Science I, Computer Science II.

In 2002, graduated from the National Pedagogical Dragomanov University with a Master’s Degree, obtaining the qualification of a teacher of technical subjects, labor training, information engineering technologies and life safety. He taught at the secondary school level upon graduation.

Since 2002, he has held a position of Senior Lecturer at the Department of Information Technologies & Innovations of Ukrainian-American Concordia University (UACU).

Courses taught: English Composition, Interpersonal Communication.

Graduated from National Pedagogical Dragomanov University with Honors Diplomas and obtained two master’s degrees and the qualifications of specialist in the English and Chinese languages and foreign literature, and translator from the English language.

Teaches English for students of different educational levels, from general English for beginners to English Composition and Business English for undergraduate students.

Has publications on English philology, theory and practice of translation, and pedagogy.

Courses taught: English, Business English.

Graduated from the Ukrainian State Pedagogical Dragomanov University (1997) with an Honors Diploma, a master’s (aka specialist’s) degree in Ukrainian & English Philology and obtained the qualification of Teacher of Ukrainian and English (language & literature).

Has over 20 years of teaching experience with institutions of higher education of Kyiv. Instructor at the Department of Communication and Area Studies of the Institute of Philology, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (2004–2016), Lecturer and Senior Lecturer at the English Philology Department of the Foreign Philology Faculty, National Pedagogical Dragomanov University (1994–2004). Completed post-graduate studies in Germanic languages at the English Philology Department, National Pedagogical Dragomanov University (1999–2003). 

Has taught a wide range of courses, from General English for international students to Business English / ESP and linguistic analysis for graduate and post-graduate students.

Qualified expert in teaching methods. Developed of syllabi and course materials, tests and contest tasks. Participant of training sessions under the British Council and American Embassy; member of the British Council Kyiv Professional Development Team, TESL-L discussion group online; IATEFL-Ukraine BE/ESP Special Interest Group facilitator, Kyiv division. Trainer, speaker, facilitator, member of organizing teams at regional, national, and international methodological and scholarly conferences (incl. TESOL and IATEFL since 1999), forums, summer schools; speaker and participant at 2 ESP anti-conferences (i.e. Lódz, Poland) and various scholarly gatherings. Trainer at workshops and workshop series for teacher trainers, teachers, and students delivered at various venues. Author of over 14 publications, incl. articles within the academic research topic & on methodology.

Since 1999, Head of Competition Panel & task/content developer for Business English Competition for the Ukrainian-American Concordia University.

Since 2017, has supervized the British scholarship program for high-school students organized by HMC Projects in Central and Eastern Europe at the Ukrainian-American Concordia University.

Accredited as an Oral Assessor/Interviewer for Pearson Test of English General (PTE Certificate of Accreditation).

Has been with Ukrainian-American Concordia University (UACU) since 1997.

Courses taught: Public Administration.

Ukrainian Constitutional Law scholar.

In 2010–2011 completed an advanced training course at the Ukrainian Lawmaking School of The Legislation Institute of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (Parliament of Ukraine).

In 2015, successfully defended his thesis and obtained a Ph.D. in Law (major 12.00.02 – Constitutional law, Municipal law).

In 2015, successfully passed the course “Teachers Certification of Distance Learning e-Tutor” (course developed by the University of Ankara with the support of the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning of the School of Management and Law of Zurich University of Applied Sciences in the framework of institutional partnership of the Swiss National Science Foundation).

Chairman of the Board and founder of the LLP law firm VARTA PRAVA. Head of the Permanent Court of Arbitration. Member of the Task Team of reforms on decentralization, local self-government and regional policy under the Ministry of Regional Development (Ukraine).

His research interests and activities lie in the areas of Constitutional Law and Municipal Law, and, in a lesser extent, International and European Law. Author of over thirty scientific papers, including drafts of regulatory acts, textbooks and manuals, guidelines, scientific and practical commentaries to the legislation of Ukraine, reports at international conferences, articles in professional journals, etc.

Has been Professor at the Ukrainian-American Concordia University (UACU) since 2014.

“Concordia, although I have not got accustomed to this name yet, impresses with it being, unlike many large-scale educational institutions, a small oasis of the USA in Ukraine. Starting at the assessment/evaluation system, Concordia is a no ordinary higher educational establishment. I don’t know how, but this University manages to gather considerably good students eager to acquire knowledge, to say nothing of both students’ and teachers’ competences in languages. I feel comfortable lecturing here and I am pleased to be part of this team. The best is ahead!!!”

Serhii Panasiuk, Ph.D. (Law), Prof.

Liliia Parkhomenko graduated from National Pedagogical Dragomanov University majoring in Ukrainian language and literature.

Since 2005 has been working at Ukrainian-American Concordia University.

Since 2007, she has held a position of Senior Lecturer at the International Economic Relations, Business & Management Department of Ukrainian-American Concordia University (UACU).

Courses taught: Accounting

Liudmyla Plutenko graduated from Kharkiv State University of Food Technology and Trade in 1981 majoring in Accounting.

Courses taught: Foundations of Diplomacy and Diplomatic Operation, Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette, Introduction to Business, International Business, Contemporary Problems in International Economics.

Graduated from the National University of the State Fiscal Service of Ukraine, Department of Economics and Taxation (2006–2011). In 2011, was awarded a bachelor’s degree in International Economics (Honors Diploma). In 2011, obtained a master’s degree in International Economics from the National University of the State Fiscal Service of Ukraine (Honors Diploma).

Completed a post-graduated course (2011–2014) at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv; was affiliated to the Department of International Finance, Institute of International Relations.

Was granted a Ph.D. (Candidate’s Degree) in World Economy and International Economic Relations (08.00.02) from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (2015); dissertation: “The influence of international financial capital on innovative development of developing countries”. From 2015 to date – Associate Professor at the Department of International Economic Relations, Business & Management of the Ukrainian-American Concordia University (UACU).

Has more than 20 publications, including 9 research articles in professional scientific journals. Participant of all-Ukrainian and international research-to-practice conferences focusing on implementation and development of international economic relations. Co-authored a foreign multi-author monograph.

Research interests include innovative development of international of economic patterns; economy of a developing country; investment.

Courses taught: Seminars in Business Policy.

Holder of the “Yaroslav the Wise” award (2000), lapel badges “Excellence in Education of Ukraine” (2000) and “For Scientific Achievements” (2009), Scrolls of Honor from the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (2000) and the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Science and Education (2001), the Joint Honor Award from the Ministries of Culture of Ukraine and Georgia “Bridges of Friendship. Ukraine – Georgia” (2005). Chevalier of national awards, the honorary title of “Honored Educator of Ukraine” (2002) and the Ukrainian Presidential award – the Order of Merit, 3rd class (2006).

Academician-Secretary of the Higher School Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Member of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, the International Trade Club in Ukraine, the official representative of the German-Ukrainian Society of Economics and Science in Ukraine.

In 1974 he graduated with an Honors Diploma from the Department of Automation and Computer Engineering of Kyiv Institute of Engineers of Civil Aviation. In 1979, defended his Ph.D. thesis (dissertation) and obtained a Ph.D. (Candidate’s Degree) in Technical Sciences. In 2003, he defended his Doctoral Dissertation in Pedagogy (Education) and in 2014 – in Economics.

Since 1991, Oleksandr O. Romanovskyi has been lecturing at universities and colleges in the UK (London, Birmingham, Wolverhampton), Germany (Munich, Heidelberg, Hannover), USA (Chicago, Madison, Washington, New York, Wauwatosa, Wheaton), China (Beijing, Tianjin, Huilin, Nanjing, Changsha, etc.).

Dr. Dr. Oleksandr Romanovskyi is the author of over 280 scientific and educational works, including 19 monographs, textbooks, teaching aids. The topics include algebraic polynomial matrices, analysis and synthesis of electronic networks, introduction of computer technology in higher education, automation of production and management, administrative activity of enterprises and institutions, international higher education, innovation in education, business and education issues, entrepreneurship in higher education, theory and practice of entrepreneurial universities in the world and so on.

Graduated from the Kyiv State Linguistic University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and received the qualification of Teacher of English and German languages and literature in 1998. She defended her thesis titled “The foster family in UK as a social-educational environment for support the child’s personality” and was awarded a Ph.D. in Education in 2002 and the academic title of Associate Professor in 2005. Having started her career in 1998, worked as a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor of the National Pedagogical Dragomanov University. Has been Associate Professor at the Ukrainian-American Concordia University since 2006 and held managerial positions, incl. Head of the International Department and Director of the Internship and Career Development Department at the Ukrainian-American Concordia University.

Author of 55 scientific and educational-methodological publications, co-author of two textbooks recommended by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (“The experience of higher education of the United States at XX-XXI centuries. Book I. Humanitarian and entrepreneurial training of Americans”, 2009, and “The experience of higher education of the United States at XX-XXI centuries. Book 2. Distinguishing features of the American higher education at the end of the XX – beginning of the XXI centuries”, 2010).

Has a Certificate of Gratitude from the Head of Kyiv City State Administration.

Tetiana Romanovska graduated from National Pedagogical Dragomanov University majoring in Defectology.

Since 2004 has been working at Ukrainian-American Concordia University.

Awarded the honorary title of “Honored Educator of Ukraine”, Certificates of Appreciation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (2000) and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (2000), the Order of Princess Olha, 3rd class (2013), lapel badges of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine “Excellence in Education of Ukraine” (1995) and “Sofia Rusova” (2005). Has a Certificate of Gratitude from the Head of Kyiv City State Administration (2001). Member of the European branch of the World Union of Anglicists.

Graduated from the Kyiv State Pedagogical Institute of Foreign Languages in 1974 and then completed her postgraduate studies at the Kiev State Pedagogical Institute of Foreign Languages. Since 1974, she has worked at the National Pedagogical Dragomanov University as a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor and the Head of the English Philology Department. During the period of 1993–1996 she was actively involved in the creation of a Ukrainian-American Institution of Higher Education and since 1997 she has been holding the position of Vice-Rector of the first in Ukraine Ukrainian-American Liberal Arts Institute “Wisconsin International University (USA) Ukraine” (part-time).

In 1988, she successfully completed an advanced training program in professional language competences development at Cambridge University (UK).

Author of over 115 scientific and educational publications, including 3 training complexes in English for beginners “Let’s Start”, 2 English course books and a teacher’s guide “The English language. Texts for reading and listening. Exercises on grammar (for high school students and university applicants)”, a study manual “Studying the World – Studying in English!”

Co-authored textbooks recommended by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, namely “The experience of Higher Education of the United States at XX–XXI centuries. Book I. Humanitarian and entrepreneurial training of Americans” (2009) and “The experience of Higher education of the United States at XX–XXI centuries. Book 2. Distinguishing Features of the American Higher Education at the end of the XX – beginning of the XXI Centuries” (2010). She is also a co-author of the handbook “Perspectives on the History of the USA” together with Dr. John Johnson.

Courses taught: International Private Law.

Graduated from Ukrainian-American Liberal Arts Institute “Wisconsin International University (USA) Ukraine” and obtained a master’s degree in Management of Foreign Economic Activity (2003). In 2007, gained a master’s (aka specialist’s) degree in Law from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.

From 2001 employed in various positions at the JSC Raiffeisen Bank Aval. Having obtained her Advocate’s Certificate (a certificate of legal practice) in 2008, worked for the Kyiv Regional Bar Council. Founder and managing partner of the international company VIP Consulting, Inc. (2009). Voluntary consulting assistant to a Member of Ukrainian Parliament (2012) in a single-mandate constituency. Postgraduate research student at the Department of Private Law with the Institute of Foreign Relations, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.

Has been with the Ukrainian-American Concordia University (UACU) since 2009.

He is General Manager of the Professional Products Division of L’Oreal Ukraine Company. He’s been working at L’Oreal Group for the past 15 years, having worked at various leadership positions including heading the divisions of the company in Montreal and Paris. Now works in Ukraine as a Director of L’Oreal Professional Product Division in Ukraine.

Has been teaching at the Ukrainian-American Concordia University for six years.

Courses taught: IT Applications, Computer Science, Statistics, IT Applications in Business.

Graduated from the Vinnytsia National Technical University majoring in automation and telemechanic and European University (Master`s in Innovation Management).

In 1994 successfully defended the Ph.D. thesis and was awarded a Ph.D. in Technical Sciences.

Ruslana Selezniova is a scientific adviser of master’s theses in projects of the European Union.

Member of the International PR Association (Poland), member of the Board of the Interregional Ukrainian-Polish Trade Union (Poland), Professor of the Ukrainian-Polish Institute of Cooperation (Poland).

Since 2017 has been working at the Ukrainian-American Concordia University as associate professor.

Courses taught: Principles of Management, International Management.

Liudmyla Sierova graduated from Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics majoring in Management.

She obtained a Ph.D. in Economics – major 08.06.02 – Enterprise Economy.

Associate Professor in Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics.

Certificate B2 in English.

She is a professional with teaching experience (22 years).

Larysa Strashynska graduated from National University of Food Technologies with an Honors Diploma majoring in Engineer-economist.

She obtained a Ph.D. in Economics – major 08.00.03 – “Strategic foundations for the development of the food market in Ukraine: theory, methodology and practice”.

Professor of Marketing Department in National University of Food Technologies.

Paul R. Thomas, Master’s Degree in Economics, Honorary Professor, Honorary Doctor of Economics and Finance, Special Advisor to the Rector and Member of Advisory Board. President and Partner of IRE USA Inc and IRE Ukraine LLC.

Since 2018 has been working at Ukrainian-American Concordia University on the position of Rector`s Advisor on general issues.

Zoia Filatova graduated from Kyiv State Institute of Physical Culture majoring in Physical culture and sport.

She obtained a Ph.D. in Education – major 13.00.02 – “Differentiating the teaching of swimming students of special medical groups”.

She is an Associate professor of physical education and sports at the National Dragomanov Pedagogical University.

Iniza Khairutdinova graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University majoring in Law.

Since 2012 has been working at Ukrainian-American Concordia University.

Courses taught: Theory of International Economic Relations.

During the period of 2002–2006 studied at the National Academy of Management. Graduated with two Honors Diplomas in Economics of Entrepreneurship and Law, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Finance and a bachelor’s degree in Law, respectively.

Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv with an Honors Diploma and a master’s degree in International Relations obtaining a qualification of a foreign affairs political analyst and English language translator (2008).

Between 2008 and 2011 was a part-time Doctoral student at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Was awarded a Ph.D. (Candidate’s Degree) in Political Science (“Political problems of international systems and global development” major).

In 2014, published a monograph “Political-military aspect of the Russian Federation foreign policy strategy in Europe.”

Participant of about 10 Young Investors Programs and Business Ernst & Young Trainings. Сompleted a mini MBA Executive Development Program organized by the London School of Business & Finance (2014).

During the period of 2008–2012 held positions of Financial Manager and Deputy Chair of the Board. Founder and President of Glossary Organic Products company.

Fluent in 6 languages, Ukrainian, Russian, Romanian, English, French, and Italian.

Has been Associate Professor of the Ukrainian-American Concordia University (UACU) since 2014.

Courses taught: World Economics, International Business, Accounting.

Graduated from Ukrainian-American Liberal Arts Institute “Wisconsin International University (USA) Ukraine” (2013) and was awarded a master’s degree in Management of Foreign Economic Activity. Successfully completed studies at Higher Political School of Friedrich Naumann Foundation in Ukraine.Was employed as an Assistant at Exports-Imports Department of Kingdom Ltd., Assistant in the Marketing Department of Arla Foods (Saint Petersburg), Instructor at the Modern American School (Amman, Jordan). Has been part of the faculty of the Ukrainian-American Concordia University (UACU) since 2014.