Olena Nikitenko

Olena Nikitenko serves as the deputy head of the village council in Tairove, Odesa Oblast, where she has played a crucial role in supporting internally displaced persons (IDPs) during the ongoing war in Ukraine. Under her leadership, the community has successfully integrated many IDPs into local institutions, providing them with job opportunities and enhancing the community's resilience. Nikitenko emphasizes the value of educated individuals who have relocated to her community, contributing positively to local development.