Ms Oksana Lovochkina, Ukrainian civic leader, business development expert, and Founder and CEO of Ukrainian Medical Charity (UMC) to the Advisory Board of the School of Entrepreneurship Development (SED).
Based in the UK, Oksana brings extensive experience in business management, strategic communications, international partnerships and philanthropy. She previously served as Marketing Director of an international company and led one of Ukraine’s largest advertising agencies.
In 2023, she founded Ukrainian Medical Charity, a UK-based organisation supporting Ukraine’s healthcare system and medical professionals. Under her leadership, UMC has delivered over £6.2 million worth of medical equipment and supplies to Ukraine, supporting hospitals, frontline medical teams and emergency services.
Its work includes providing ambulances for medical evacuations and essential equipment that helps Ukrainian doctors and paramedics save lives. UMC has also established partnerships with leading British institutions, including the British Red Cross, and supports a community of over 1,500 Ukrainian healthcare professionals in the UK.
As part of SED’s Advisory Board, Oksana will share her practical experience in leadership, business and organisational development, fundraising and international partnerships, helping students learn how to build effective teams, turn ideas into projects and create lasting impact.