Kseniia Pirnavskaia

Experience

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  Предприниматель

  Jun 2018 - May 2023

  English Second Language Tutor

  - English Language Instruction: Delivered comprehensive English language education to a diverse age group (10-35 years old), covering all proficiency levels from beginner to advanced.-IELTS and TOEFL Preparation, focusing on both academic and language skills required for these standardized tests.- International College Application Assistance: Provided expert guidance in preparing documents for international college applications, including personal statements and letters of recommendation.- Interview Preparation: Offered targeted preparation for admission and job interviews, encompassing interview techniques, question responses, and presentation skills.- Specialized Vocabulary Instruction: Taught professional and technical vocabulary specific to science and technology fields, enhancing students' industry-specific communication skills.Achievements: - Successfully taught over 20 students across several years, demonstrating a commitment to long-term educational development and personalized learning paths for each student.- Guided students in securing admissions to prestigious institutions such as MIT (USA), McMaster University (Canada), University of Vienna (Austria), and Politecnico di Milano (Italy). Notably, the majority of these students received financial aid and grants.- Effectively prepared students for international relocation, with a focus on adaptation to academic and cultural environments in Canada, the United States, and various European countries.- Consistently led students to excel in IELTS and TOEFL, with scores of 7.0+ and 100+ respectively, reflecting the high quality of language instruction provided.- Guided students in Russia to achieve outstanding results in state exams, with scores exceeding 90 out of 100, demonstrating exceptional teaching effectiveness in exam preparation. 더보기 취소

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  PIR Center

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  Summer Intern
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  Stanford Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC)

  Oct 2019 - Mar 2021

  Research Fellow at the Stanford - MEPhI Young Professionals Nuclear Forum

  - Collaboratively conducted extensive research on minimizing nuclear accident consequences through communication and addressing nonproliferation challenges.- Operated under the expert supervision of Prof. Siegfried Hecker at CISAC, Stanford.- Published findings with the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists.- Actively participated in a series of lectures, seminars, and discussions, further enriching my understanding and engagement with the subject matter.

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  PIR Center

  Feb 2020 - May 2020

  Research Intern

  - Conducted thorough research and authored articles and blogs, contributing to the organization’s content strategy.- Prepared comprehensive grant proposals, aligning with funding requirements to secure financial support for projects.- Managed communications and social media marketing efforts, enhancing online engagement and brand visibility.- Published two research blogs on the PIR Center website on the NPT and Vatican's involvement in the nuclear policy - Conducted research and wrote a report on the NPT archives- Drafted courses schedule for the Dual Degree Master's Program in Nonproliferation Studies WMD Nonproliferation, Nuclear Policy, and Global Security, which is run jointly by The Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (MIIS), MGIMO, and PIR Center- Based on my work and other outside achievements, I was awarded MIIS and The Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) scholarships for studies in the Dual Degree Master's Program in Nonproliferation Studies WMD Nonproliferation, Nuclear Policy, and Global Security (ended up choosing a different program) 더보기 취소

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  Nuclear Nonproliferation Education and Research Center

  Jul 2020 - Aug 2020

  KAIST NEREC Summer Fellowship Research Fellow

  - Engaged in a Research and Policy Group Project aimed at analyzing public acceptance of nuclear power in South Korea, achieving 1st Prize for the Young Fellows Policy Paper.- Worked under the esteemed guidance of Prof. Man-Sung Yim at NEREC, ensuring the quality and relevance of our research.- Actively participated in various lectures and seminars, broadening my knowledge and perspective on nuclear power and weapons policy.- Attended the NEREC Conference on Nuclear Nonproliferation.http://nerec.or.kr/index.php?document_srl=7081&mid=fellows_notice 더보기 취소

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  Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

  Feb 2021 - Mar 2022

  - Communication with authors- Receiving manuscripts and supervising contributors- Providing feedback for manuscripts- Coordination of the issue's design - Supervision of international cooperation with other magazinesAchievements: - Published three successful issues of the bi-annual magazine - The magazine has become bilingual (it used to be only Korean, now it is Korean-English)- The magazine started to have an international focus: a half of the contributors were international students - We had a successful collaboration with MIT Policy Review on the scientists' inclusion in the policymaking process- The last issue I was leading on broke all records - we have got triple more subscribers due to Social Media promotion. 더보기 취소

  • Editor-In-Chief of the Research Magazine "Behind Sciences"

    Oct 2021 - Mar 2022

  • Vice Editor-in-Chief of the Research Magazine "Behind Sciences"

    Oct 2020 - Sept 2021

  • KAIST English Book Club Tutor

    Feb 2021 - Aug 2021
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  Korea Policy Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (KPC4IR)

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Researcher/Research Assistant

  - Investigated the impacts and innovations of Science, Technology, and Education during the COVID-19 pandemic.- Explored and formulated strategies to eradicate anti-Asian racism on educational campuses amidst COVID-19- Publishing an article on 3 vital steps for uprooting racism on university campuses, World Economic Forum, 2021- Provided crucial support and assistance to a Post-Doctoral Researcher, contributing to the advancement of ongoing research projects.

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  Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization - CTBTO

  Sept 2021 - Feb 2022

  External Relations, International Cooperation and Protocol Intern

  - Conducted comprehensive political research to inform strategic decision-making. I have created individual countries' strategies including Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, Tonga, and Papua New Guinea. I have edited the part of the strategy related to raising CTBT profile, suggesting the way to reformat GEM.- Coordinated mission logistics and prepared essential briefing materials to ensure successful outcomes. (ES' missions to Russia, United States, Geneva, Munich, Sweden, Latin America and Caribbean region, NPT Review Conference, etc (all missions from September 2021 - February 2022)- Supervised the CTBTO Youth Group, providing guidance and support to cultivate leadership and engagement: assistance in organizing CENESS-CYG Research Fellowship; writing Social Media Posts, assessing Social Media statistics, organizing social media campaigns; conceptualized successful Kahoot Test and Outreach Social Media activity for the 25 anniversary; drafting budget for CYGs participation in conferences; - Managed diplomatic communications and organized events, ensuring clarity, professionalism, and adherence to protocol (e.g. CTBTO’s segment of the UN Disarmament Fellows Program).- Developed social media strategies to enhance brand visibility and stakeholder engagement 더보기 취소

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  Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP)

  Mar 2022 - Aug 2022

  Research Intern

  - Conducted research on nuclear justice for victims of nuclear testing.- Contributed to ongoing research initiatives in Safeguards and the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Science.- Enhanced the VCDNP's digital footprint and online presence through strategic improvements.- Managed administrative tasks while coordinating events and educational courses.- Represented VCDNP at international conferences and events, upholding the organization's reputation

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  Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

  Sept 2022 - Dec 2022

  Teacher Assistant

  - Assisted Prof. Scott Knowles in preparing engaging history classes for KAIST undergraduate students, focusing on the 1990s.- Delivered two lectures on the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the role of nuclear weapons in the 90s.- Evaluated assignments, ensuring timely feedback, and efficiently organized course materials to enhance the learning experience.- Maintained communication with students, addressing inquiries and providing additional support

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  Nuclear Nonproliferation Education and Research Center

  Sept 2022 - Sept 2023

  Researcher

  - Helped in organization of the 2022 and 2023 NEREC Conference on Nuclear Nonproliferation- Organized and coordinated NEREC 10th anniversary alumni meeting- Conducted extensive research and authored the dissertation "Nuclear JusticeMechanisms: Addressing the Nuclear Legacies of Kazakhstan and the Marshall Islands,"successfully defended in June 2023.

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  Internationale Kampagne zur Abschaffung von Atomwaffen

  Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

  Emerging Eastern & Central European Researcher on Nuclear Disarmament

  - Conducted comprehensive research to assess the variations in public opinion regardingnuclear weapons between Russia's broader population and those residing in areasaffected by peaceful nuclear explosions. - Published the findings in collaboration with ICAN and presented the results at the Alva Myrdal Center Annual Conference during a panel discussion

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  Open Nuclear Network

  Oct 2022 - now

  Research Consultant

  Engagement Team: - Leading ONN’s online public relations and communications- Developing and executing a social media communication strategy- Developing a range of media and analytical products to support ONN’s objectives andstorytelling.- Spearheading ONN’s rebranding initiative, aligning the online public image with thestrategic organizational shift.- Managed and fostered the relationship with ONN’s parent foundation communicationsdepartment, ensuring alignment and synergy in communications efforts.- Representing ONN at the conferences and international events- Coordinate the work of the ONN Advisory CouncilAssessment and Distribution Team: - Analytical product conceptualizing- Assessment of nuclear and strategic conflict risks in the NATO-Russia region through monitoring- Produce news updates for the Event Horizon news digest for the NATO-Russia section- Produce analytical piece for ONN’s Thought Room blog space- Produce and disseminate one ONN newsletterForesight and Prediction Team: - Coordinating and acting as an ONN POC for the the joint ONN-FRI forecasting research project 더보기 취소

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  Arms Control Negotiation Academy (ACONA)

  Jul 2023 - May 2024

  Fellow

  The Arms Control Negotiation Academy (ACONA) is a 12-month, high-level professional development program for a competitively selected cohort of rising international security experts and practitioners.- Actively participating in a 12-month intensive professional development program,enhancing my expertise in international security and arms control.- Engaging in three comprehensive negotiation boot camps, acquiring advancednegotiation skills specific to arms control scenarios.- Delving into critical historical case studies and technological applications in armscontrol, enriching my understanding of the domain.- Preparing a policy brief and conducting research on reinvigorating US-Russia armscontrol, supervised by Belfer Center’s Francesca Giovannini- Conducting interviews of the Russian and US established experts in the field 더보기 취소

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  United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs

  Nov 2023 - now

  Youth Leader Fund for a World without Nuclear Weapons Selected Participant