Introducing… Larysa Minihane, Ukraine Coordinator

05/04/2023

In February 2023, we were thrilled to welcome a new team member into the fold, as Larysa Minihane stepped into the role of GVA Ukraine Coordinator. Here below, Larysa shares a few words about her professional background, her passionate drive to make a difference, and her excitement about the new role:

“Originally from Ukraine, I have lived in England for approximately five years. I am a Ukrainian lawyer with over twenty-five years of experience in civil, criminal and international business contract law. I have dealt with people from all walks of life in my career. Every client was treated equally and received the best service I could provide. If clients required further support, I would investigate their needs and source the extra support they required. Since November 2017, I have been living permanently in the UK. I have given lots of help and support to Ukrainians that have wanted to leave the dire situation in Ukraine and come to seek safety here in the UK.

I speak Ukrainian, Russian and English. I pride myself in giving my everything to whatever I do. Now I’m proud to be a part of the big and friendly GVA family. I’m doing here what I enjoy doing: I’m helping Ukrainian refugees to feel comfortable in our community, and to gain access to the NHS, education, government and other services.”

Needless to say, we’re over the moon to be able to count on Larysa’s vast bank of professional skills and expertise, and we’re delighted to be able to offer vital support to our local Ukrainian community, particularly during these extremely challenging times. If you, or somebody you know, might benefit from Larysa’s expertise, or for more information, Larysa can be contacted by email on  larysa.minihane@gva.org.uk, or by telephone on 07305 103 100.