The AUK Student Life Office enhances every student’s sense of belonging and connection to the university, their health and well-being, and their overall learning, development, and success through the provision of meaningful, inclusive, and accessible activities that facilitate connection, involvement, leadership skills development, citizenship, and social responsibility.
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About Student Experience at AUK
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In addition to an American-style education, AUK gives students a truly American-style student experience.
Students have many opportunities for extracurricular engagement, social interaction, and personal growth while participating in various clubs and activities. Not only will students make friends lasting a lifetime, but they will also learn to hone their critical thinking, leadership, and interpersonal skills. This holistic experience equips students with the tools and experiences necessary for success in both their careers and personal lives.
The Student Council
'24-'25 AUK Student Council Members
As the heart of campus engagement, the Student Council is dedicated to amplifying the voices of the student body and shaping a dynamic campus experience. Comprising a passionate cohort of elected representatives, the Student Council serves as the bridge between students, faculty, and administration, advocating for positive change, fostering community initiatives, and organizing enriching events that embody the spirit of American University Kyiv.
Anhelina Karpuk
President
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President
Anhelina KarpukCommittees: Executive Committee (chair), Communications Committee (co-chair), External Affairs Committee (chair)
Expected Graduation: Spring 2027
Email: anhelina.karpuk@auk.edu.ua
As Head of the Student Council and Chief Curator, I get to bring my passion for event management and presentations to life, skills I’ve developed through hands-on experience. I especially love incorporating Ukrainian cultural elements into our university events, making them more meaningful and engaging. With a fantastic team by my side, we strive to create a vibrant campus atmosphere through creativity, teamwork, and open communication!
Undergraduate Student Representatives:
School of Management
School of Management
Kateryna Safonova, 3rd Year BBA
Vice President of Student Life
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Vice President of Student Life
Kateryna Safonova, 3rd Year BBACommittees: Student Life Committee (chair), Executive Committee (member), External Affairs Committee (member)
Expected Graduation: Spring 2026
Email: kateryna.safonova@auk.edu.ua
Biography:
Kate is an ambitious and dedicated member of the Student Council, eager to learn and make a positive impact. Now in her third consecutive year on the Council, she brings valuable experience and a passion for enhancing university life through meaningful events and a supportive environment that fosters student growth.
Sofiia Hordiienko, 3rd year BGM
Student Council Member
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Student Council Member
Sofiia Hordiienko, 3rd year BGMCommittee: TBA
Expected Graduation: Spring 2026
Email: sofiia.hordiienko@auk.edu.ua
Biography:
Sofiia Hordiienko is a third-year BGM student and an active member of the Student Council, assisting with media initiatives. As the president of the Karykat Art Club, she fosters creativity, collaboration, and vibrant campus life.
Oleksandr Demchenko, 2nd Year BBA
Vice President of Academics
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Vice President of Academics
Oleksandr Demchenko, 2nd Year BBACommittees: Academic Committee (chair), Executive Committee (member), External Affairs Committee (member)
Expected Graduation: Spring 2027
Email: oleksandr.demchenko@auk.edu.ua
Biography:
Oleksandr was born and raised in the city of Dnipro and studied at a regular school until the 7th grade. After this, he entered the Lyceum of Information Technologies at DNU, where he took economics electives. He has also been playing badminton professionally for 8 years and has even traveled to Israel for international competitions. Since October 2022, he has been part of the executive board of the largest student organization in Ukraine. As for hobbies, Oleksandr likes skiing in winter and hiking in the mountains in summer. In his free time, he prefers reading books.
Arina Kvasolia, 2nd Year BGM
Member of Budget Committee
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Member of Budget Committee
Arina Kvasolia, 2nd Year BGMCommittees: Budget Committee (member)
Expected Graduation: Spring 2027
Email: arina.kvasolia@auk.edu.ua
Biography:
Arina is keen on foreign languages and knows three of them - English, French, and German. Moreover, Arina is passionate about sports as well as English tutoring. Having completed her studies in the School of Entrepreneurship and Leadership for Kids and Teens - MBA Kids International, Arina has experience managing start-ups. She is very dedicated to AUK and thrilled to be a part of the Student Council to make our community’s university experience even more pleasant.
Irma Minchuk, 2nd Year BMS
Treasurer
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Treasurer
Irma Minchuk, 2nd Year BMSCommittees: Budget Committee (chair), External Affairs Committee (member)
Expected Graduation: Spring 2027
Email: irma.minchuk@auk.edu.ua
Biography:
Irma lived all her life in Kyiv. At school, she had experience working in the press sector. Irma loves traveling and extreme sports such as skydiving, diving and snorkeling. Irma plays the piano and hangs out painting with oil paints. She is outgoing and always open to your ideas.
Polina Prozapas, 1st Year BBA
Member of Student Life Committee
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Member of Student Life Committee
Polina Prozapas, 1st Year BBACommittees: Student Life Committee (member)
Expected Graduation: Spring 2028
Email: polina.prozapas@auk.edu.ua
Biography:
Polina was born and lives in Kyiv. From the 6th grade, she studied at Liko-Lyceum, where she actively participated in self-government. At the same time as the Ukrainian school, she graduated from the ASU Preparatory Academy Digital. Polina's hobbies include writing and skiing with family and friends.
Yaroslava Branytska, 1st Year BGM
Member of Academic Committee
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Member of Academic Committee
Yaroslava Branytska, 1st Year BGMCommittees: Academic Committee (member)
Expected Graduation: Spring 2028
Email: yaroslava.branytska@auk.edu.ua
Biography:
TBA
Mariia Zubareva, 1st Year BMS
Member of Student Life Committee
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Member of Student Life Committee
Mariia Zubareva, 1st Year BMSCommittees: Student Life Committee (chair)
Expected Graduation: Spring 2028
Email: mariia.zubareva@auk.edu.ua
Biography:
TBA
Mariia Arshynnikova, 1st year BGF
Member of External Affairs Committee
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Member of External Affairs Committee
Mariia Arshynnikova, 1st year BGFCommittee: External Affairs Committee (member)
Expected Graduation: Spring 2028
Email: mariia.arshynnikova@auk.edu.ua
Biography:
Mariia Arshynnikova, a RISE Global Winner, is a Global Finance and Law student with extensive experience in international taxation and global programs like Erasmus+. As the founder of an English language school, she combines leadership, innovation, and expertise to drive impactful initiatives in education, advocacy, and student engagement.
Undergraduate Student Representatives:
EPAM School of Digital Technologies
EPAM School of Digital Technologies
Danylo Mamchur, 3rd Year BSE
Member of Student Life Committee
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Member of Student Life Committee
Danylo Mamchur, 3rd Year BSECommittees: Student Life Committee (member)
Expected Graduation: Spring 2026
Email: danylo.mamchur@auk.edu.ua
Biography:
Danylo is originally from Lviv, Ukraine, and recently moved to Kyiv for his BSE degree. Danylo has a real passion for coding and effective communication, and he loves socializing. He is super pumped to dive into the vibrant student culture here at AUK. With an open mind and heaps of enthusiasm, Danylo is all set to make his mark through projects, events, and by connecting with the awesome AUK and BSE community.
Alexander Shyriaiev, 2nd Year BSE
Member of Academic Committee
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Member of Academic Committee
Alexander Shyriaiev, 2nd Year BSECommittees: Academic Committee (member)
Expected Graduation: Spring 2028
Email: alexander.shyriaiev@auk.edu.ua
Biography:
TBA
Yehor Papkovych, 2nd Year BDS
Secretary
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Secretary
Yehor Papkovych, 2nd Year BDSCommittees: Executive Committee (member), External Affairs Committee (member)
Expected Graduation: Spring 2027
Email: yehor.papkovych@auk.edu.ua
Biography:
Yehor is an active member of AUK student community, attending lots of University Days, helping organize the conferences, and events. He is also the Officer of D20 Tabletop Gaming Club, as he likes board games with his friends. His other hobby is historic fencing, and he is open to discuss sword fighting with anyone.
Kateryna Abramova, 1st Year BSE
Member of Student Life Committee
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Member of Student Life Committee
Kateryna Abramova, 1st Year BSECommittees: Student Life Committee (chair)
Expected Graduation: Spring 2028
Email: kateryna.abramova@auk.edu.ua
Biography:
Kateryna has a deep interest in sciences such as biology, physics, astronomy. In 9th grade, she attended an IT school alongside her regular curriculum, and in 10th grade, she delved deeply into mathematics at school. Reading books, especially science fiction, is a great passion in her free time. She is always here to help and contribute to the community's growth.
Bronislav Gorobets, 1st Year BDS
Member of Budget Committee
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Member of Budget Committee
Bronislav Gorobets, 1st Year BDSCommittees: Budget Committee (member)
Expected Graduation: Spring 2028
Email: bronislav.gorobets@auk.edu.ua
Biography:
Bronislav is an active person, always ready for new challenges and interesting adventures. His interest in life motivates others.
Graduate Student Representatives: School of Management;
EPAM School of Digital Technologies
EPAM School of Digital Technologies
Kirill Savchuk, 1st year MSE
Officer of Masters' Affairs
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Officer of Masters' Affairs
Kirill Savchuk, 1st year MSECommittee: Executive Committee (member), Master's Committee (chair)
Expected Graduation: Spring 2026
Email: kirill.savchuk@auk.edu.ua
Biography:
Kirill is a master's student in the MSE program, with a background in Information Systems and Technologies. As a working DevOps engineer, he combines technical expertise with a solid foundation in C# development. For 11 years, he was actively involved in contemporary dance before shifting his focus after completing lyceum. As an active and inquisitive person, he enjoys sports, travel, board games, and all activities related to computers. His ambition is to become a skilled systems architect.
Oversight Commission
'24-'25 AUK Oversight Commission Members
The Oversight Commission ensures the Student Council operates fairly, adheres to its Constitution and Bylaws, and maintains transparency in all decisions and actions. We investigate complaints, resolve concerns, and keep detailed records to ensure accountability and that the council works in the best interests of students.
Denis Aksyonenko
Chairman
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Denis AksyonenkoExpected Graduation: Spring 2027
Email: denys.aksyonenko@auk.edu.ua
Biography:
Denis began his management career at his alma mater - the Polytechnical Lyceum of Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI), where his team established the first modern Student Council and developed several IT services to streamline administrative processes for both students and teachers. With his passion for organization and risk analysis, you can be confident that he thoroughly considers all possible scenarios in advance. Regarding his interests outside of work, you may have already seen some of his photos/videos on the American University of Kyiv Instagram page, as these are two of his biggest hobbies.
Viktoriia Potomska
Commissioner
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Viktoriia PotomskaExpected Graduation: Spring 2027
Email: viktoriia.potomska@auk.edu.ua
Biography:
Viktoriia is a Central Kyiv girl. She is a huge ambassador of fashion, art, and cinematography. While having a unique blend of creativity and analytical skills, she has also completed three internships at different banks, gaining valuable insights into the financial sector. Eager to further her knowledge, Viktoriia is also focused on studying economics while combining her passion for the arts. Aside from her studying, Viktoriia is also the head of a film club ULTC and is always ready to make new friends and cherish quality time.
Anton Sorobey
Commissioner
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Anton SorobeyExpected Graduation: Spring 2026
Email: anton.sorobey@auk.edu.ua
Biography:
Anton is a third-year BGM student. He has experience in management/marketing and is pursuing a second degree as a digital marketer at NAU. He is the treasurer of the Sports Club “Desilius” and actively participates in other clubs and events. His passions are playing sports, going to the gym, and business analysis.
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