Katerina Semida Manoff

Founder and CEO of ENGin at ENGin

Katerina Semida Manoff has a diverse work experience that spans several industries. In 2009, they worked as an Analyst at Evercore Partners until 2011. Katerina then served as the Chief Operating Officer at FuelEd Schools from February 2012 to July 2012. Following that, they joined Success Academy Charter Schools, initially as a Data & Accountability Associate and later promoted to Manager, from July 2012 to November 2013. Katerina also worked at the NYC Department of Education as a Student Survey Manager, starting in November 2013 and ending in June 2014.

Moving forward, Katerina pursued opportunities in the field of education and technology. Katerina worked as the Director of Curriculum and Curation at Core Learning Exchange from October 2014 to December 2015. During this time, they played a crucial role in building a digital curriculum marketplace and managing a team of content authors. From June 2014 to May 2017, they took on the role of Director of Learning and Student Experience at an EdTech startup.

In 2016, Katerina worked as an Advisor at the Center for Innovative Education 'Pro.Svit' until August 2018. Katerina then transitioned to Ukraine Global Scholars, first serving as the Head of Essay Team from June 2017 to July 2018, and later as the Director of Partner Relations from August 2018 to April 2020.

In 2020, Katerina founded ENGin, a nonprofit organization that aims to rebuild Ukraine through the power of the English language. ENGin's unique program provides free online conversation practice and cross-cultural connections to 100,000 Ukrainian youth by pairing them with English speakers worldwide.

Throughout their career, Katerina has also worked as a freelance writer, writing about education, the nonprofit sector, and family/parenting. Katerina'swork has been featured in publications like The Atlantic, The Independent, Nonprofit Quarterly, and parenting websites.

Additionally, they have utilized their writing and editing skills by providing academic editing services and one-on-one writing coaching to academics, professionals, and students. Katerina also developed Common Core-aligned English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments and curriculum for school districts, educational publishers, and education startups.

Katerina Semida Manoff pursued their education with utmost dedication. Katerina commenced their academic journey in 2005 at the University of Pennsylvania, where they pursued a dual Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree. During this four-year period from 2005 to 2009, Katerina focused their studies on International Studies and Business.

Motivated by their passion for education, Katerina enrolled at the prestigious Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2011. Katerina invested a year in acquiring knowledge and honing their teaching skills to obtain a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree. The field of study for their master's degree is not specified in the provided information.

With a diverse background in International Studies, Business, and a Master's in Education, Katerina Semida Manoff possesses a strong foundation that equips their to excel in various professional endeavors.

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