Anhelina Leshak,
Program Coordinator of the Petrach Program on Ukraine

Anhelina Leshak is a master’s student in International Affairs at the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University. Before joining George Washington University, Anhelina worked as a project manager in various fields, including as an International Projects and Programs Manager at the Ukrainian Leadership Academy. Anhelina holds a Bachelor’s degree with honors in Political Science from V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University and is a graduate of the Ukrainian Leadership Academy. She is the founder of two non-governmental organizations — the German-Ukrainian Cultural Bridge and the German-Ukrainian Union, which focus on cultural diplomacy, international cooperation, and as well city partnerships between Trier (Germany) and Izium (Ukraine). She is also the founder of the electoral list “Migration Bridge” and a member of the Council for Migration and Integration of the city of Trier (Germany). Additionally, she has represented the Council in the Children and Youth Commission of the Trier City Council and at the level of all councils of the federal state. Anhelina has led and been active in several other civil society organizations, including Malteser, Youth for Peace, and others. Anhelina’s contributions have been recognized with the “Youth Volunteer” award, an honorary award from the Lotto Foundation for outstanding service to society, and the Maltese Order Medal “For Supporting Ukraine.” Her work continues to focus on promoting dialogue, solidarity, and cross-border cooperation for a more inclusive and secure future.