Our Members

Our Credentials and Goals:

Oleksandra Pashkina: 

Sciences Po Paris 

B.A. in the Humanities and Social Sciences '25

"It is important for me to contribute to Ukraine’s peace effort from abroad. As a Ukrainian, I feel a strong need to spread the truth about the conflict and support Ukraine. It has been my pleasure to lead this project and bring together students and political experts to discuss the Ukrainian issues at stake in Washington, DC."

Matteo Allen:

George Washington University

B.A. International Affairs & Security Studies '28

"Contributing to the Ukraine Rebuild Student Taskforce has been a fruitful opportunity for me to gain experience in the policy space. I have had incredible opportunities to learn from some of the most respected policy authors, ambassadors, and analysts in the field. I believe that this group can bring innovative, comprehensive, and practical policy recommendations to this vital subject."

William Zadeskey:

George Washington University

MPA '26

"Being a part of the Ukraine Rebuild Student Taskforce has been an excellent opportunity to hone my research, analysis, and policy writing skills. Thanks to this project, I have learned a great deal about deterrence theory, Ukraine’s military capabilities, and how to write professional policy reports."

Carter Johnston:

George Washington University

B.A. International Affairs & Security Studies '28

"My interest in the Ukraine Rebuild Student Taskforce dates back to the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 where I worked with a team to track Russian military forces in Ukraine using their unencrypted radio traffic. I feel that being a part of the Task Force today will bring solid policy recommendations that can help Ukraine for years to come."

Marianna Mikheyeva:

Georgetown University 

B.S. in Foreign Service '28

"As a member of the Ukraine Rebuild Student Taskforce, I have had the tremendous opportunity to learn about current humanitarian initiatives in Ukraine and the process of policy proposals from ambassadors, experienced professionals, and other passionate team members. Our innovative proposed solutions aim to support Ukraine in a transition to long-term economic growth and social reintegration."

Clark Santana: 

Sciences Po Paris 

B.A. in the Humanities and Social Sciences '25

"I was honored to help format and organize these innovative and important policy memos. Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction may prove to be one of the most pivotal moments in Europe’s recent history. I was thus happy to contribute in a small but meaningful way."