Natasha Dukach
Pre-Masterclass Materials
Pre-Masterclass Materials
Session Description:
Natasha Dukach explores how knowledge can lead to meaningful action. Drawing from her work in public health and community leadership, she shares insights on turning understanding into impact during times of crisis.
July 15th at 12:30pm ET
Title: Transforming Ideas and Information Into Behavior
Speaker: Natasha Dukach
Affiliation: See Forward Ukraine Inc.
Speaker Bio: Natasha Dukach is co-founder and executive director of See Forward Ukraine Inc., a Boston-based nonprofit that has been helping displaced Ukrainians through leadership and educational programs to effect change in their communities.
During the COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2022), Natasha studied epidemiology and worked as an operational analyst in hospital settings; she graduated from Boston University School of Public Health with an M.S. degree in Population Health Research -- Epidemiology.
Natasha is also a professional violinist with a master of music (M.M.) degree in violin performance, orchestra, and music pedagogy from Kharkiv National University of Arts in Ukraine
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