Dr. Giedrius Viliūnas

Dr. Giedrius Viliūnas currently works as an adviser at the Office of the Committee for the Future at the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania. Previously, he held the positions of the Director at the Center for Strategic Analysis of the Government of Lithuania (STRATA), worked as the Vice-Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania, Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Science, Vice-Rector of Mykolas Romeris University, lecturer at Mykolas Romeris University and Vilnius University. His areas of expertise include strategic governance, strategic foresight, research and higher education policy, history of Lithuanian literature.

Dr. Michal Fedeles

Dr. Michal Fedeles is an Adjunct Professor in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. He works at Adler University, Vancouver, Canada. Also, he is a Learning Consultant and Development Facilitator in Porto (Portugal).

Professor about himself: “My true passion? Elevating people development – towards creativity, sustained performance, and a deep sense of meaning and satisfaction. I help trainers and instructors make online and hybrid learning just as personal, powerful, and fulfilling as the best learning in person. And I help leaders rethink how best to engage and inspire teams”.

See more: https://michalfedeles.com/

Prof. Dr. Aušra Kazlauskienė

Dr. Aušra Kazlauskienė is Professor of the Institute of Education at Vilnius University Šiauliai Academy. She researches the issues of education quality and the learning of teachers and students.

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8601-3205

Co-Authors:

Dr. Dalia Bagdžiūnienė

Dr. Dalia Bagdžiūnienė is Associate Professor of the Institute of Psychology of the Faculty of Philosphy at Vilnius University. The research areas include organizational psychology, applied research in organizations, psychological aspects of employee and team performance and leadership.

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1903-701X

Dr. Dalia Nasvytienė

Dr. Dalia Nasvytienė is Associate Professor of the Institute of Psychology of the Faculty of Philosphy at Vilnius University. The research interests include psychological resilience, the intersection of developmental and educational psychology, and psychological assessment.

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2810-5790

Dr. Emilija Alma Sakadolskis

Dr. Emilija Alma Sakadolskis is Associate Professor of the Institute of Educational Science of the Faculty of Philosophy  at Vilnius University. She investigates the issues of teacher training and professional development.

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0568-8003

Prof. Dr. Hanna Davydenko

Dr. Hanna Davydenko is Professor, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences (Ped. D.), Vice-Rector for Science and International Relations of University “Ukraine”. She is head of the board of non-governmental organization “Social Perspective”, head of Central Region of Women’s Democratic Network in Ukraine. She is councilor of Vinnytsia City Council (2015-2020), awarded a named scholarship of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (Ukrainian Parliament) to carry out scientific research “Digital inclusion and accessibility: social digitalization” (2022). Since 2011, as a scientist she has been researching the issues of education and socialization of people with disabilities. Professor Hanna Davydenko is the author of more than 120 scientific works.

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6893-8869

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Dr. Anastasiia Bazylenko

Dr. Anastasiia Bazylenko is Associate Professor, PhD in Psychology, Head of the Department of Educational Activities, Head of the Department of Psychology. She is responsible for realization of a bilateral agreement between Šiauliai Academy of Vilnius University and University “Ukraine” on the implementation of a joint master’s degree program “Social Work”. She is the manager of the project: “Personal assistant for persons with disabilities” (Joint project of University "Ukraine" and the Kyiv City State Administration).

Also, she is the manager of the project “Ensuring the provision of comprehensive social and psychological assistance to Kyiv citizens”. She is responsible for the organization of an Advisory Point and provision of social work services for combatants in Eastern Ukraine and their family members at the University “Ukraine”. She works with PTSD, social and psychological consultations, adaptation to a peaceful life, individual consultations on various issues.

Dr. Irina Talanchiuk

Dr. Irina Talanchiuk is Associate Professor of Open International University of Human Development “Ukraine”. She is the chairperson of the Society of Students with Disabilities. The field of scientific interests is the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the system of higher education.

Prof. Dr. Olena Kovalenko

Prof. Dr. Olena Kovalenko is a habilitated doctor in psychology and also holds the title of professor in Ukraine. She works as a professor at the University of the National Education Commission, Krakow, the Institute of Management and Social Affairs. The area of scientific interests is the psychology of late full age, the problems of their interpersonal communication, well-being and the psychological support of social workers. 

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5395-2329

Virginijus Sinkevičius

Virginijus Sinkevičius is the present Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries at the European Commission. Between 2017 and 2019, he was Minister of Economy, and before he was leading the Committee of Economy at the Parliament of Lithuania. He was elected to the Parliament in October 2016.

Prior, he was a Team Leader for Regulatory Affairs at Invest Lithuania. V. Sinkevičius holds BA in Economics and Social Sciences from Aberystwyth University and Master’s degree in European Studies from Maastricht University.