Anastasia Lavrenyuk

Anastasia (she/her/hers) is a Ph.D. student in International Education Policy at the University of Maryland, College Park. She teaches leadership courses rooted in holistic and experiential learning, drawing from her background in student support, global education, and intercultural leadership. Originally from Russia, Anastasia has taught in Mexico and the U.S., and previously served as Director of the Upward Bound Math & Science program, supporting first-generation and low-income students in Philadelphia. Outside of work, she is interested in dog behaviour psychology, hiking, and painting.