Daryna Zhyvohliadova is a result-oriented cultural policy researcher, results-oriented program manager, and non-formal education trainer (skills gained by Erasmus + Program). Holding a master's in culture studies and public management, Daryna is a PhD-candidate in culture studies at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. The main scope of her research is the cultural capital of international cultural cooperation. As a practitioner, she previously held the position of head of Creative Europe Desk Ukraine as well as deputy head of the International Cooperation Department at the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation. Being a Global Cultural Relations Programme Alumni and United People Global Leader, Daryna also has professional experience working with youth in educational projects. Her professional achievements include the series of published scientific papers, working as an expert on writing the handbook "Cultural Relations in the New Normal" (funded by EU) as well as Ukrainian representation within the global networks.