Alexandra Kutas 🇺🇦 Email & Phone Number

London, England, United Kingdom

What draws me most to Choose Love is its mission to prevent gaps in services for refugees. As someone with experience in this field, I have seen firsthand the biggest obstacle to an efficient flow of support for refugees is the lack of connection between where resources are located and those on the front lines assisting refugees. I am excited to join efforts with the Choose Love team to support those who have been displaced and affected by the russian full-scale of Ukraine.

I am honoured to announce that I have been selected by the Obama Foundation as an Obama Leader for #Europe in 2023, along with 35 other outstanding individuals. As an Obama Leader, I am now part of a global community of changemakers committed to creating positive change in their communities and beyond.Through the six-month program, I will receive training and mentorship in senior leadership development and civic engagement. I am humbled to be part of a cohort of individuals who have all proven their dedication to advancing the common good. I look forward to collaborating with them and making a meaningful impact in our communities and beyond.

London, England, United Kingdom

I joined Techfugees in March 2022, following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, to coordinate the Rapid Emergency Network launched by Techfugees, a volunteer-led network of WhatsApp groups, in 30+ countries, facilitating ground support and tech projects developments for forcibly displaced persons in Europe.

London Business School and LocalGlobe VC launch a first-of-its-kind training program for investors: VCs, LPs, angels, accelerators, and tech transfer officers worldwide. Newton aims to make the practice of investing in early-stage ventures globally widespread and accessible.

London, England, United Kingdom

NEF+ develops the entrepreneurial leaders of the future. The NEF+ programme is for founders of startups and high-potential talent within scale-up companies and has been designed to develop entrepreneurial leadership skills. Becoming a participant of the NEF+ programme is a fast track to startup and scale-up success. It is the home to some of the UK’s most innovative minds, big thinkers and future leaders.

London, England, United Kingdom

- The operations of the company were crucially affected and were required to pause due to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia;- Took the company from its inception to a fast‑growing start‑up with an international supply chain and multinational operations;- Responsible for executive decision‑making, maintaining senior‑level relationships with customers and suppliers, and leading product development; - Lead a community of staff and contractors across the UK and Ukraine, including fellow co‑founders, designers, administrative staff, and garment makers; - Supervised campaigns on diversity and inclusion in fashion;- Spearheaded the product development process: organizing the customer research process, gathering feedback from potential users, and testing multiple iterations of the product before finalizing the design;- Developed and began the patent process for the Puffins adaptive raincoat;- Set up an international supply chain with suppliers from China and Ukraine;- Reached distribution agreements with a number of retailers across Europe and Asia, including “Wolf and Badger” and “Every Human’’.Be part of the fashion revolution! https://www.puffinsfashion.com/subscribe

Worldwide

In November 2019 I joined a group of ordinary people with extraordinary stories who are bringing emotion back into the workplace. Our goal is to create an environment where employees & leaders speak up about their feelings & differences thus allowing each to be their authentic self.I believe in a world of equal opportunities where people are seen through their professionalism, drive and humanity, but not something which was given without choice.Discussion Topics:– Mental Health– Disability and inclusion– Overcoming Adversity– Fashion Industry– Being a CarerTestimonials:“It was fascinating to hear Alexandra’s story, our audience was completely engaged.”-Lewis Silkin LLP

Worldwide

- Together with a multinational team, staged the first fashion show in Ukrainian history featuring a model in a wheelchair, modeling the collection of Vozianov. Appeared on the runway and served as principal project manager, organizing logistics from beginning to end, including outreach to international media;- Arranged more than 30 photoshoots including one in New York City for Vogue Ukraine Online, which was the first shoot of a model with a disability for the outlet;- Produced and starred in a short series of commercial videos highlighting equality of rights for people with disabilities in the workplace.- Delivered and negotiated webinars and speeches on Diversity and Inclusion at the workplace for companies such as L'Oreal, Oriflame, Huma, Star Global, Lewis Silkin LLP, and Procter & Gamble.- Secured more than 100 interviews, and worked with a partner to gather significant international media contacts from such organizations as the UK Daily Mail, Sinclair Broadcasting, and The Huffington Post due to the news about the first fashion show featuring a model with a disability in Ukrainian history, was featured in more than 60 countries around the world;- Recognized as a LinkedIn influencer, with more than 10 000 connections including significant international fashion/media/production and tech startup figures at the executive level.

London, England, United Kingdom

Led the product design team, together we covered end‑to‑end design including user research, interviews with potential customers (B2C and B2B scenarios), competitive research, conceptual planning for features and product ideas, wireframing, design and prototyping.

London, United Kingdom

Secured a place in Mission 2 of Zinc VC's tech startup incubator program as the first participant from Ukraine.Zinc builds new tech companies that solve the developed world’s toughest social issues.Each programme has a single mission. The second mission is "To unlock new opportunities for people in places that have been hard-hit by globalization and automation".Worked with a variety of other entrepreneurs to test business ideas including Mental Health for Carers, Accessibility Modifications for Housing and Buildings, and a Job‑Shadowing Platform for individuals seeking a career change.

New Delhi Area, India

Wrote to more than 300 modelling agencies, and negotiated a successful contract with an Indian modelling agency. And as a result, worked in New Delhi for 3 months and was recognized asthe world’s first wheelchair-bound professional model by the leading newspaper of India the “Hindustan Times” and TV channel NDTV.

Dnipropetrovsk Region, Ukraine

- Citywide Oversight: As a direct report to the Mayor, I steered the City Government'sDisability and Accessibility Working Group in Ukraine's third-largest city,supervising all related programs and policies.- Stakeholder Engagement: Led monthly deliberations with pertinent city officialsand stakeholders to ensure coherent policy execution.- Project Direction: Furnished daily guidance on ongoing accessibility endeavours,interfacing with the Mayor for critical issues.- Infrastructure Evaluation: Headed accessibility evaluations for city infrastructureand championed pivotal projects to heighten service standards for residents withdisabilities.- Transportation Transformation: Revolutionized the community transport moduleby substituting old Soviet-era vehicles with 20 contemporary minibuses featuringelectric lifts and climate control, enhancing accessibility for disabled citizens.- Taxi Service Reform: Enacted policies requiring city taxis to be disability-friendlyand initiated a comprehensive training regimen for taxi services, promoting the safetransportation of disabled passengers.- Awareness and Collaboration: Spearheaded outreach to both national and globalmedia outlets to spotlight disability concerns and the city's proactive responses.Cultivated international ties with cities, notably New York City and Bonn, to fosterknowledge exchange and best practices.

Bachelor’S Degree, Psychology, Diploma With Honors

International Online School In Forced Migration