Marta Farion – president of Kyiv Mohyla Foundation of America

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Uploaded on 14 October, 2019

Marta Farion is Ukrainian American who was born in Rome, Italy. She spent her early childhood years in Buenos Aires, Argentina, then moved to Chicago, USA. Marta Farion has over 20 years experience as a corporate attorney. She is one of the leaders of the reputable Ukrainian Community in Chicago. She is the vice-president of UCCA – Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, Illinois Division and she is also on the National Board of UCCA. One of her biggest passions in life is education. She is the president of Kiev Mohyla Foundation of America – www.kmfoundation.org and the chairperson of the board of Electronic Library of Ukraine. Marta Farion has been 13 years the chairperson of the Chicago- Kiev Sister Cities Committee. In 2018 she was elected to the board of directors of the Western NIS Enterprise Fund – a US fund that invests in reform-focused programs to support Ukraine. Marta Farion is also e member of Chicago Bar Association, Ukrainian American Bar Association, Filed Museum Women’s Board, University Club, Chicago Council on Global Affair’s President’s Circle, Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art and served on the board of Chicago Grant Park Music Festival for 15 years. She is a champion in advancing the Ukrainian interests in the USA and often travels to Washington D.C. to meet congressmen and senators.

Length : 50:52

Category: TALK SHOWS.