Regina (also known as Rina) left Ukraine for Israel with her mother and dog during the early days of the war in 2022. She holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Psychology from university in Ukraine.
When she joined itworks in 2022, Regina launched the Olim Program to support fellow Ukrainian and Russian olim as they began rebuilding their lives in Israel. Her personal journey is deeply connected to her professional mission. She knows firsthand how difficult it is to adapt to a new country. She brings deep empathy and determination to those she supports.
As the Olim Program Manager, she does everything from leading courses and fostering a sense of community, to helping olim navigate their professional journeys. She speaks Ukrainian, Russian, English, and Hebrew.
Regina met her Ukrainian husband after moving to Israel, and they live in Ashdod. When she’s not working, she enjoys going out for sushi with her family.