Originally from Ukraine, Svitlana (she/her) moved to London in 2006 and received her Bachelor degree (BA Hons) in Arts Management from London South Bank University. She also has a degree in International Relations from Kyiv International University in Ukraine, and holds years of experience as a visa consultant, working for private companies as well as Embassies.

She has always had a great passion for arts and culture and has been involved in voluntary work for a number of charitable and community art organisations, including Camden Arts Centre and Hackney Empire Theatre.

Svitlana joined Akram Khan Company in 2020 where she is happy to be combining her arts administration knowledge and visa experience with her love for arts.