Jelena Franckevica

Global Customer Support Lead at International Data company

Ukraine, 2024

Professional focus at time of Fellowship

Ukrainian activist who founded the University of Edinburgh Ukrainian Alumni community—now a vibrant network of Ukrainian professionals with strong ties to Scotland. After relocation to Riga, she founded and led Perlyna.Org, a non profit centre that supported around 400 displaced Ukrainian children with psychological care, education, cultural activities, and a sense of home. Now based in Scotland, she continues to contribute to society through cultural initiatives, community organising, and her involvement in the Scottish Parliament’s Cross Party Group on Ukraine. Founder of Non-Profit centre for Ukrainian children, Global team’s lead in international company, activist and volunteer