Since arriving in Wisconsin in 2022, Iryna has been dedicated to advocating for her home country, Ukraine, through powerful storytelling initiatives. Her presentation will explain her advocacy efforts and their impact, including her experience bringing the worldwide “Unissued Diplomas” exhibit to UW-Eau Claire in November 2024 and her current project, “Ukrainian Stories,” organized by Vladyslav Plyaka at UW-Oshkosh. Both projects aim to humanize the conflict through personal stories of Ukrainian students, enhancing cultural understanding and global mindedness on UW System campuses. Iryna will also discuss other crucial efforts to foster a supportive and informed community that recognizes the need to stand with Ukraine. Through her work, she hopes to empower individuals to take meaningful action.
