Natalia Greshchuk
Natalia Greshchuk | |
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Наталія Грещук | |
| Born | November 19, 1985 |
| Nationality | Ukrainian |
| Alma mater | Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University, Kyiv-Mohyla Academy |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, Coach, Politician, Public Health Advocate |
| Known for | Public health reform, gender equality activism, personal development coaching |
Natalia Greshchuk (Ukrainian: Наталія Грещук, born November 19, 1985, Budapest) is a Ukrainian former member of Parliament, and public health advocate.
Early life and education
[edit]Natalia Greshchuk was born on November 19, 1985, in Budapest, Hungary. Her father was a lieutenant colonel in the Ukrainian Air Force, and her mother was a healthcare worker. She completed her secondary education in Ivano-Frankivsk and graduated from Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University in 2007 with a degree in dentistry. In 2021, she earned accreditation as a professional coach from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) through the International University of Coaching Development.[1]
Career
[edit]Political Activities
[edit]Greshchuk was a member of the Verkhovna Rada (Parliament of Ukraine) from 2014. During her tenure, she focused on gender equality and women’s rights.[2] In 2017-2020 she worked for the Ministry of Healthcare of Ukraine as the Deputy Minister of Health of Ukraine, overseeing initiatives to modernize rural healthcare infrastructure, improve maternal and child health, and promote preventive medicine.[3][4] She played a leading role in implementing telemedicine services in rural areas, enabling access to medical consultations in underserved communities.[5][6][7]
Other activities
[edit]Natalia Greshchuk is the founder of the "Mind Port" brand and app, focusing on mental health and personal development.[8] She also founded the retreat program "Obrani,"[9] and authored the book *Laws of a New Era.[10]
In 2024, she established the "Natalia Greshchuk Charitable Foundation," focusing on assisting veterans with PTSD by providing opportunities for treatment abroad, including in Spain.[11][12]
Awards and recognition
[edit]- 2018: Public Service Excellence Award
- 2020: Honorary title "Merited Health Worker of Ukraine"
References
[edit]- ^ "Path to Self-Improvement: Stories of Success in Personal Development". www.golos.com.ua (in Ukrainian). 2024-03-21. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
- ^ Tkachenko, Maria (8 March 2018). "Women’s Leadership in Healthcare Reform: The Role of Natalia Hreshchuk". Uriadovyi Kurier.
- ^ Shevchenko, Halyna (22 November 2017). "Rural Healthcare: How the Approach to Patients is Changing". Uriadovyi Kurier.
- ^ "У МОЗ збираються запустити програму медичних гарантій". www.golos.com.ua (in Ukrainian). 2019-11-27. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
- ^ Stakhova, Olena (12 March 2016). "Natalia Hreshchuk: 'Healthcare is an Investment in the Future'". Uriadovyi Kurier. Retrieved from [link_placeholder].
- ^ Lytvynenko, Serhii (28 September 2017). "Telemedicine in Villages: A Reality Thanks to Reforms". Uriadovyi Kurier. Retrieved from [link_placeholder].
- ^ Kovalenko, Ihor (15 July 2018). "Accessible Diagnostics: A Step Forward for Ukrainians". Uriadovyi Kurier. Retrieved from https://ukurier.gov.ua/uk/articles/dostup-do-medycyny-povynen-buty-tsilodobovo-234
- ^ "It's Worth Talking: How Ukrainians Are Changing Approaches to Mental Health". fakty.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2025-02-07.
- ^ "New Trend – Retreats: Opportunities for Spiritual and Physical Recovery". enovosty.com (in Ukrainian). 2024-03-29. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
- ^ "Laws of a New Era: Natalia Greshchuk's Vision for the Future". UA.NEWS (in Ukrainian). 2024-05-03. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
- ^ "Charity as a Mission: How Natalia Greshchuk Helps Veterans with PTSD". real-vin.com. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
- ^ "45178643 — Natalia Greshchuk Charitable Foundation — Opendatabot". opendatabot.com (in Ukrainian). 2024-01-04. Retrieved 2025-02-07.