Meet the innovators who transform education on a global scale

We are a team of experts united by one goal — making education inclusive, effective, and ready for the future.

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Our team

Over 15 years and 100,000 hours of practical work on education reforms in 30+ countries.

Mykhailo Kalitkin

Mykhailo Kalitkin

Co‑Founder, CEO
15 years in education, led 30 international & 600 national projects
An expert with 15 years of experience behind 30 international and 600 national educational projects. Author of over 100 methodological guides, developer of hands‑on STEAM and inclusion solutions, and founder of an R&D center. As a father of a child with autism, his motivation comes not from business plans but from real life.
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Sergii Balaniuk

Sergii Balaniuk

Co‑Founder, CCO
25+ years in educational infrastructure, delivered 20 international & 300 national projects
A seasoned expert in educational infrastructure and digital transformation with over 25 years of experience, Sergii has helped deliver more than 20 international and 300 national projects, equipping 6,000+ classrooms and training over 10,000 teachers. As a co-owner of UNOWA and founder of BMS Techno, he’s led large-scale deployments of STEM labs, Sensorium solutions, robotics, and inclusive learning environments across multiple countries. With a background working alongside the World Bank, EU, UNICEF, and UN, his approach blends commercial leadership with deep technical expertise — shaped by decades of building real, functioning education systems on the ground.
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Andrii Vyshniak

Andrii Vyshniak

Co‑Founder, COO
30 years at intersection of business, state & digital transformation
30 years of management experience at the intersection of business, public administration, and digital transformation — from Citibank to the Ministry of Sports of Ukraine. A strategist of growth and systemic reform who builds sustainable solutions where others see only chaos. His approach combines engineering precision, financial foresight, and the ability to manage the future as a system.
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Andrew White

Andrew White

CMO
Startup strategist, SEO hacker turning content into growth engine
Startup founder, SEO hacker, and strategist who builds marketing systems not by templates but as engines of growth. He transformed content chaos into an automated machine, collaborated with YC projects, and drives UNOWA toward an audience that truly listens.
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Nataliia Pihul

Nataliia Pihul

Chief Design Officer
10+ years in design, projects across 15 countries from interiors to inclusive UDL solutions
Nataliia is a designer with over a decade of experience shaping spaces across 15 countries — from interior design to concept development and inclusive environments built on UDL principles. Nataliia’s approach goes deeper than aesthetics: she reveals the soul, values, and identity of a person or brand through design.
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Mariia Khramova

Mariia Khramova

CFO
Finance leader across defense, construction & agriculture
A professional with extensive experience in finance management across defense, construction, and agriculture industries. Expert in IFRS reporting, strategic planning, and risk management. For over a decade, she has overseen budgets, audits, pricing, and investment decisions in multi-tier holdings. Mariia doesn’t just count money — she makes it work, turning every project into a sustainable and profitable one.
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Kyrylo Kalitkin

Kyrylo Kalitkin

Creator of MIKKO
Child with autism whose journey inspired MIKKO
Kyrylo Kalitkin is the son of Mykhailo Kalitkin — a child with autism whose learning journey became the inspiration behind MIKKO. As a happy student at St Peter’s School in Portugal. Kyrylo progress shapes the project’s mission and keeps it grounded in real-life needs.
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Nikita Fytsko

Nikita Fytsko

COO
Scaling Lead driving processes, strategy, and international growth
Nikita is responsible for operational strategy, business processes, and international scaling. With 7+ years of experience in business management and entrepreneurship in Poland and Ukraine, he specializes in building operations from the ground up, optimizing logistics, financial planning, and leading high-performance teams. Mykyta has a strong background in cross-border business, ERP implementation, and strategic growth across European markets.
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Anatoliy Drobakha

Anatoliy Drobakha

Head of Inclusion & Acceptance
25+ years in psychology, digital strategy & transformation
Psychologist, business consultant, and digital strategy expert with over 25 years of experience in personal and organizational transformation. Led national projects on cybersecurity and digitalization within EU programs, combining systems thinking with deep understanding of human nature. In the Inclusion & Acceptance direction, he focuses on building cultures of trust and acceptance — both within teams and across the educational ecosystem.
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Olha Stadnyk

Olha Stadnyk

Co-creator MIKKO
Director of inclusive centers, expert in special-needs programs
Olha leads international inclusive resource centers focused on bringing innovative educational practices into real classrooms. She has deep expertise in developing curricula and digital learning tools for children with special educational needs, combining practical insights with modern inclusive methodologies.
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Yelena Yegorova

Yelena Yegorova

Head of MIKKO
Expert in inclusive education, coordinator of digital & diagnostic tools
An expert in inclusive education with 15 years of experience, educational psychologist, behavioral analyst, and author of numerous programs for teachers and specialists. She coordinates the development of digital and diagnostic tools that support children with special educational needs, setting standards backed by science, practice, and genuine care for every child.
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Oleksandr Dorosh

Oleksandr Dorosh

Head of ULabs
EdTech leader translating tech into teaching tools
EdTech leader with 8 years of experience developing educational solutions for schools — from equipment sets to cloud platforms. Holds a master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence and turns complex technologies into engaging tools for teaching science, programming, and AI. He leads projects from concept to launch, collaborating with international partners and helping teachers make learning deeper and more inspiring.
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Valerii Petruk

Valerii Petruk

Head of ULabs Innovation
Designs STEM tools turning science into living experience
STEM education and research expert with a strong background in chemistry and hands-on R&D experience. He designs educational and experimental tools that transform science from a dry subject into a living experience — from school labs to national projects. His approach is a synthesis of knowledge, technology, and pedagogy.
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Kateryna Vovchenko

Kateryna Vovchenko

Head of ULabs Primary
10 years in primary education & online school launches
A specialist with 10 years of experience in primary education, expert in launching online schools and developing educational content. She has led teams, created didactic materials, and managed projects from idea to implementation — from tender to classroom. Her focus is on the needs of young learners and a strategic vision of education for the future.
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Alina Melnyk

Alina Melnyk

Strategic Consutant
MIKKO Strategic Consutant on Inclusive Education
a UNOWA expert in inclusive education, applied psychology, and psychosocial support with over 10 years of international experience. She has led and contributed to large-scale national and international projects, including initiatives for UNESCO and the Irish Red Cross. Alina combines academic research, policy development, and hands-on practice, specializing in inclusive education systems, family–school collaboration, and evidence-based support for children with special educational needs and vulnerable communities.
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Oleksandr Ieromin

Oleksandr Ieromin

Head of Sales
Sales & GTM leader driving revenue growth and market expansion
Oleksandr is bringing strategic sales leadership and growth expertise to the team. With a background in GTM strategy, marketing and sales operations, Oleksandr has helped scale-ups expand their market presence and drive revenue growth. He has experience working with international teams and developing data-driven sales processes that strengthen client engagement and business performance.
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Anastasiia Medianyk

Anastasiia Medianyk

Social Media & PR
Marketing professional with experience in digital strategy, brand development and content production
A marketing professional with extensive experience in digital strategy, brand development, and creative content production across EdTech, design, and beauty industries. Expert in social media management, SEO, and performance marketing. For over a decade, she has been building brands that grow — crafting campaigns where analytics meet emotion and creativity turns into measurable results. Anastasiia doesn’t just manage marketing — she makes it meaningful.
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Anna Harutyunyan

Anna Harutyunyan

Head of Project Office
15+ years managing global projects, procurement & negotiation expert
With over 15 years of experience managing international projects in partnership with the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the UNDP, and other global institutions. A specialist in procurement, contracting, and negotiations, Anna builds workflows at the intersection of government, business, and NGOs — with the precision of a jeweler and the reliability of a Swiss mechanism.
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Oleksandr Shovkoplias

Oleksandr Shovkoplias

R&D Expert in AI & Physics
AI & physics researcher with strong ML engineering skills
Oleksandr is an R&D specialist working at the intersection of AI and physics. He’s a top-performing physics student (GPA 99.1/100) with hands-on experience in Python, numerical methods, and applied machine learning — from protein-classification research to training CNNs for cardiac valve diagnostics. He’s completing Google Cloud’s Professional ML Engineer path, confident with Vertex AI, BigQuery ML, MLOps, and model evaluation workflows. With a strong Linux background, solid English, and practical experience at EPAM creating physics and math content, he’s focused on real-world AI development, data pipelines, and model performance.
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Anna Zamejc

Anna Zamejc

Strategic Consultant
International partnerships expert bridging policy, risk, and market entry
International Stakeholder Management Consultant specializing in cross-border market entry and strategic partnerships. With over 10 years of experience navigating complex geopolitical environments, Anna bridges the gap between organizational goals and international growth. A former Fulbright Scholar and Tom Lantos Fellow at U.S. Congress, she brings a sophisticated understanding of policy, risk mitigation, and high-level dialogue to the educational sector.
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