Yuliia Melnyk, Director of NGO Ekoltava, Earns Master of Laws Degree from Loyola University Chicago

The Ekoltava team congratulates our Executive Director, Yuliia Melnyk, on a significant professional achievement — earning her Master of Jurisprudence degree in Rule of Law for Development from the Loyola University Chicago School of Law.

This degree is the culmination of two years of intensive work. Her specialization directly focuses on social justice and the advancement of public institutions. Today, as Ukraine undergoes a profound period of transformation and recovery, such expertise in international development is critically essential.

We are confident that this powerful legal background will enable Ekoltava to implement changes even more effectively, protect citizens’ environmental rights, and contribute to the development of sustainable institutions in Ukraine.

We are sincerely happy that this well-deserved award has finally completed its journey from Chicago to Tallinn!