Yuliya Yafimenka

is a Policy Associate at the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families.

Yuliya Yafimenka is a Policy Associate at the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families. Her background in public policy and international development is complemented by a graduate degree in Public Policy from the University of Michigan. She brings three years of international nonprofit experience to her role. Yuliya is passionate about advancing family well-being, with expertise informed by her work during global crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and political upheavals in Eastern Europe. As a Fulbright Scholar, Yuliya has honed her skills in policy analysis, quantitative and qualitative research, and program evaluation. Her student-led project in Guatemala further deepened her understanding of human rights and evidence-based policymaking, reinforcing her commitment to creating public policies that are equitable, dignified and center the humanity of individuals and communities.