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From Idea to Impact
UITC’s story began when four founders, led by Anatolii Konovaliuk, recognized the need for a close-knit community among immigrant professionals. In 2020 they formalized “Ukrainian IT Cluster” as a 501(c)(3), with a mission to encourage collaboration and shared growth.
While searching for a digital home, “uitc.org” proved beyond reach, but “.space” resonated with our vision of providing both a gathering place and expansive possibilities. Our constellation logo—a nod to the “share” icon— captures our spirit of collaboration and shared growth.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower Ukrainian IT professionals by providing essential resources, support, and networking opportunities while enriching the local community with diverse perspectives and advanced skills. We believe diversity drives innovation, and our members’ unique experiences are crucial for this growth.
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Our Values
At UITC, our core values reflect who we are and guide our daily operations. They shape everything—from our interactions with one another to the way we serve our community.
Collaboration in Community
We’re all about sharing ideas, lifting each other up, and turning connections into opportunities.
Inclusivity
We thrive on diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, fostering a community where everyone feels valued, respected, and truly welcome.
Innovation
We encourage our members to take initiative, grow their skill sets, and lead projects that create real impact.
Empowerment
We encourage our members to take initiative, grow their skill sets, and lead projects that create real impact.
Growth
We embrace lifelong learning through mentoring, education, and shared resources, helping each other evolve personally and professionally.
Responsibility
We own our actions, support community, and remain devoted to meet our obligations and building trust.
Our achievements
1200+
Ukrainian digital professionals
have joined our community in just two years, growing and thriving together.
65%
Female leadership
on our core team, driving diversity and empowerment in tech.
50k+
Raised in donations
by our community to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
35+
Events hosted
from tech workshops to networking sessions.
Strategic partnerships
By teaming up with groups like Code&Coffee and Latinas in Tech, joining local tech events, participating in Chicago Tech Week and the Chicago Marathon, we expand our reach and strengthen the American-Ukrainian community.
Team Members
Anatolii Konovaliuk
Founder
Anatolii is dedicated to shaping UITC's long-term vision and strategy, maturing the organization and forging strategic partnerships.
Kateryna Andreieva
CMO
Kateryna shapes UITC’s brand identity and positioning, leading social media growth with strategic, and impactful campaigns.
Khrystyna Vivsyana
People Manager
With a passion for connecting people, Khrystyna focuses on building a strong team of professionals.
Bogdan Parhovschii
Event coordinator
Bogdan has a unique ability to connect with everyone, fostering a collaborative and positive atmosphere in every event.
Olena Konovaliuk
Co-founder
Olena's relentless, behind-the-scenes efforts form the bedrock of our success, ensuring that every detail functions flawlessly.
Anastasiia Voznytsia
COO / Events Maestro
With a talent for structuring the unstructured, Ana ensures smooth operations and creates events that unite the community.
Alina Kolosovska
UI/UX Designer
Alina transforms complex challenges into intuitive digital experiences with creativity and precision.
Vasyl Stetsyuk
Co-founder and CTO
Vasyl is the technical backbone of the Ukrainian IT Cluster. He ensures our technical infrastructure runs smoothly and efficiently.
Iryna Tysiniuk
Strategic Projects Manager
At UITC, Iryna drives the high-impact initiatives and leads community engagement in Chicago’s tech events.
Hanna Sud
Event coordinator
Hanna's expertise in project management helps keep everything organized and ensures seamless event execution.
Vitalii Matvieiev
CEO
Vitalii drives UITC’s growth and scalability, fostering innovation and creating opportunities for others to bring ideas to life.
Artem Basanskyi
CFO
Artem leads financial strategy, driving sustainable growth and ensuring accountability in support of the our mission.
Natalie Vivsyana
Event coordinator
Nataliia rallies the community to support Ukraine through donations, protests, and powerful collective action.
Join Our Team
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Want to make an impact in the Ukrainian tech community? We’re always looking for passionate professionals to join our volunteer team at UITC!
Whether you’re interested in mentoring, organizing events, or have an exciting project idea, we’d love to hear from you.
