Kilkenny Cultural Community Initiatives (KCCI) is led by a dedicated team of volunteers who bring together experience in education, culture, music and community development.
Svitlana Saseyi is the Chair and one of the founding members of KCCI. Originally from Ukraine, she moved to Ireland in 2022 and is a qualified language teacher. Svitlana leads the organisation's strategic development, public relations, communications, marketing and media engagement. She is responsible for building partnerships, networking with community stakeholders, coordinating educational projects and promoting the organisation's activities across diverse communities.
Oksana Kurovets is the Artistic Director of KCCI. A professional music teacher from Ukraine, she has been living in Ireland since 2022. Oksana leads the artistic and creative direction of the organisation and is the conductor of the community choir and musical ensemble. She also coordinates youth theatre activities and festival performances, concerts and cultural productions. Through her creativity, passion and leadership, she plays a key role in inspiring participants and bringing the organisation's artistic vision to life.
Together, they work alongside a growing team of volunteers who share a commitment to inclusion, cultural exchange and community engagement through music, arts and education.