Growing up in Uzbekistan, Anna believed education would change the trajectory of her life and she worked hard to create opportunities for herself. Her schooling has allowed her to become a true global citizen, fluent in Russian, Korean and English, who now advocates for accessible education for all. Having experienced the transformative power of education and the opportunities it brings, Anna is committed to help younger people in the developing countries to pursue their dreams through education.
Anna holds a Masters of Arts in International Relations from Sogang University in Seoul, South Korea and is currently pursuing her second Masters of Arts in Political Science at SFU.