Mayya Pechenova Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

• Administered statewide program for Russian-speaking survivors of domestic and sexual violence and human trafficking • Developed and facilitated biweekly women’s support group curriculum focused on personal empowerment and healing from trauma • Engaged in outreach throughout Wisconsin to spread awareness of the dynamics of domestic violence within the Russian-speaking community and unique needs of Russian-speaking survivors • Established and maintained program partnerships with non-profit, governmental, and private organizations and recruited volunteers to enrich client experiences • Planned and executed annual International Women’s Day event for clients and partners celebrating clients’ cultures and showcasing program impact

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

• Provided culturally-informed victim advocacy services to Russian-speaking survivors of domestic and sexual violence and human trafficking • Supported clients in accessing community resources and navigating complex criminal, civil, immigration, and tax legal cases stemming from abuse • Organized outings and activities for clients and their children to foster community among program participants• Assisted with planning and served as camp counselor at Camp HOPE, Sojourner’s annual summer camp for children who have experienced trauma • Advocated for clients’ language access civil rights and worked to raise awareness of language access laws among colleagues

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

• Utilized a variety of interactive teaching methods to develop students’ speaking, reading, and writing capabilities • Drew on travel and study abroad experiences to incorporate colloquial expressions and aspects of Russian culture into lessons• Identified and recommended appropriate language learning resources including online study tools, videos and films, and conversation practice opportunities • Cultivated study and critical thinking skills to encourage students to become stronger and more independent language learners

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

• Provided support and advocacy services to newly arrived refugee and asylum-seeking families, such as accompanying clients to medical and school appointments and demonstrating how to utilize local transportation to access work and community resources • Assisted with preparation of materials for ESL and cultural orientation classes • Applied ethics of social work and practiced cultural humility in daily interactions with individuals of diverse ethnicities, backgrounds, and beliefs

Moscow, Moscow City, Russia

• Executed office support tasks for think tank specializing in international relations and nuclear non-proliferation • Translated news releases and short articles from Russian to English • Conducted research and prepared articles on facial recognition technology, technological privacy rights, and use of economic incentives in international peacemaking processes