Anna completed her PhD in Economic Sciences in 2017, defending her thesis on the Economics of Nature and Environmental Protection at the Institute of Market Problems and Economic-Ecological Researches, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. She also holds a Master's Degree in Organizational Management (2004) from the Odessa State Environmental University, Ukraine. As an Associate Professor, she lectured on environmental economics and has experience managing communications for non-profit enterprises in the health sector.

 

Anna's main scientific interests relate to sustainable tourism development in natural areas following the principles of inclusiveness and minimal negative impact on the environment.

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Anna moved to Canada with her husband and 3 children under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel Program. She and her family plan to stay in Canada until it is safe to return home.

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Anna loves to be close to nature, travel,  and read, and finds it relaxing to ice skate.