Alla Karpenko

Veteran policy and reintegration specialist with 5+ years leading programmes across Ukrainian government, INGOs and social-impact organisations. Head of Analytics at the Ukrainian Veterans Fund and Operations Coordinator at Levitate Ukraine, managing multi-million-UAH initiatives. Strong track record in veteran services design, evidence-based policy, stakeholder coordination and turning complex data into actionable reforms.

Head of the Analytics Department at Ukrainian Veterans Fund Ministry of Veterans Affairs (2026-02 – Present)

• Lead the Analytics Department, delivering 7+ research products on veteran education, employment, public image, and other priority areas.
• Design and implement research methodologies, questionnaires, and monitoring systems to track veteran services, reintegration programmes, and policy implementation.
• Translate data and research findings into evidence-based policy recommendations and reports for the Ministry of Veterans Affairs.

Operations Coordinator at Levitate ApS (2026-02 – Present)

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of humanitarian prosthetics activities in Ukraine for 1500+ veterans, ensuring timely and consistent service delivery.
• Align Danish HQ, Ukrainian clinics, partners and suppliers, improving coordination and reducing operational friction between service providers.
• Manage USD 1M+ humanitarian project operations, developing workflows and resolving bottlenecks to keep field activities and partnerships on track.

CSR Officer & Veteran Reintegration Consultant at GoIT (2022-06 – Present)

• Provided expert support on veteran reintegration and military-focused programmes with a total budget of approximately UAH 20 million.
• Contributed to the design and monitoring of programmes that supported around 50 veterans, identifying needs, service gaps and implementation challenges.
• Coordinated cooperation between government institutions, local authorities, NGOs and international stakeholders, translating field feedback into practical recommendations.

Coordinator of the Assistance to Veterans and Their Families Programme at Right to Protection (2024-12 – 2026-02)

• Coordinated the "Inclusive Protection Networks in Ukraine (IPNU)" and related veteran assistance programmes with a budget of UAH 48.8M and 4,964 direct beneficiaries.
• Supervised 15+ social workers and experts and coordinated veteran-related cases across a 1,000+ employee organisation, achieving successful resolution in ~93% of cases.
• Led cooperation with authorities, NGOs, and international partners across Vinnytsia and Dnipropetrovsk regions and Ukraine in total, resolving operational gaps and ensuring timely delivery of services to veterans and their families.

Program Officer, Veteran Reintegration Program at IREX in Ukraine (2024-05 – 2024-12)

• Coordinated implementation of veteran reintegration and psychosocial support activities with 13+ partner organisations, ensuring alignment with programme goals and donor requirements.
• Organised and supported delivery of 20+ programme events and working sessions, monitoring quality and timeliness of outputs and materials.
• Managed subgrants, contracts and day-to-day communication with partners, strengthening compliance and smooth delivery of services to veterans.

Service Coordinator at Veteran Hub Vinnytsia (2023-06 – 2024-05)

• Managed day-to-day operations of the Veteran Hub service area in Vinnytsia, coordinating services and community engagement for 2,000+ veterans.
• Maintained cooperation with 20+ community partners and represented the branch at official events, ensuring access to a wide range of support services.
• Implemented and monitored new operational processes, resolving crises, disputes and service interruptions to keep the hub running smoothly.

Education Project Manager at GoIT (2020-05 – 2023-05)

• Managed educational projects for 1,500+ students from planning through implementation, ensuring programmes were delivered on time and to quality standards.
• Planned workflows, timelines and operational activities, coordinating developers, tutors and client managers across multiple cohorts.
• Monitored project progress, risks and participant performance while managing budgeting, payments and operational documentation for the local office.

Account Executive at IT Association Vinnytsia (2019-07 – 2021-12)

• Coordinated 3 simultaneous client projects, managing scope, budgets and timelines to keep delivery on track.
• Monitored project progress, spending and financial forecasts, flagging risks and deviations for management.
• Reviewed contracts and legal documents, providing operational legal support to project teams.

Legal Counsel at Magisoft (2017-07 – 2019-09)

• Managed 25+ contracts, NDAs and amendments with Ukrainian and international partners, ensuring legal accuracy and timely execution.
• Provided legal analysis on labour, tax, IP and civil law matters, identifying legal and operational risks for the business.
• Supported day-to-day business activities with contract review and practical legal advice to operational teams.

Responsible for Faculty Education Base / Admissions Committee at Vasyl' Stus Donetsk National University (2017-07 – 2019-09)

• Maintained documentation and communication related to prospective students and admission decisions.

Master of Law in Legal-Administrative and Tax Law – Vasyl' Stus Donetsk National University (2019-09 – 2021-02)

Bachelor of Law in General Law – Vasyl' Stus Donetsk National University (2015-09 – 2019-06)