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Hi there! I\u2019m Varvara Chinenova (she\/her) \u2014 a value-driven program director passionate about immigrant rights and international affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Director of Statewide Service Coordination at the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC)<\/a>, I lead a $12 million statewide service-provision program, overseeing 20+ subgrantee organizations and collaborating with city, state, and federal partners. My work centers on strategic planning, operational excellence, and equity-focused systems building\u2014from coordinating multi-agency partnerships to designing data infrastructure that supports transparent reporting and funding compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Previously, I directed humanitarian assistance and resettlement services for Ukrainian war survivors under the Ukrainian Response Initiative (URI). Working closely with the NYC Mayor\u2019s Office of Immigrant Affairs, resettlement agencies, and community-based organizations, I ensured culturally and linguistically appropriate access to social and legal aid for newly arrived Ukrainians. View project outcomes here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before joining NYIC, I served as a Program Associate at Citizen Diplomacy International of Philadelphia<\/a>, managing in-person and virtual programs, including the International Visitor Leadership Program<\/a>\u2014the U.S. Department of State\u2019s flagship professional exchange initiative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earlier in my career, I worked as a digital marketing analyst, independent translator, and research and teaching assistant, and completed a seven-month internship at the United Nations Office at Geneva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hold an M.A. in International Relations, a B.A. in European Studies (minor in Gender Studies), and an additional M.A. in Linguistics and Translation. I\u2019m also an alumna of the United Nations Graduate Study Program<\/a> and hold certifications in supporting survivors of sexual violence, psychological first aid, and disaster workforce supervision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My worldview has been shaped by living, studying, and working across Russia, Nepal, Germany, France, Switzerland, and the United States. I\u2019m fluent in Russian, English, French, and German, and speak conversational Spanish and Ukrainian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m also a dedicated volunteer\u2014currently with the American Red Cross, Restore NYC, and Team Navalny New York. I believe that those who advocate for human and civil rights must stay directly connected to the people they serve. Theories and data provide structure, but it\u2019s the individual stories and human connections that bring meaning to my work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outside of work, I enjoy learning new languages, practicing mixed martial arts (MMA), creating participatory art, and spending time with my two adorable cats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Varvara is pronounced like \u201cBarbara\u201d with a \u201cv,\u201d and the stress on the second syllable: v-ah-r-v-AH-r-ah.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Hi there! I\u2019m Varvara Chinenova (she\/her) \u2014 a value-driven program director passionate about immigrant rights and international affairs. As Director of Statewide Service Coordination at the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), I lead a $12 million statewide service-provision program, overseeing 20+ subgrantee organizations and collaborating with city, state, and federal partners. My work centers on strategic planning, operational excellence, and equity-focused systems building\u2014from coordinating multi-agency partnerships to designing data infrastructure that supports transparent reporting and funding compliance. Previously, I directed humanitarian assistance and resettlement services for Ukrainian war survivors under the Ukrainian Response Initiative (URI). Working closely with the NYC Mayor\u2019s Office of Immigrant Affairs, resettlement agencies, and community-based organizations, I ensured culturally and linguistically appropriate access to social and legal aid for newly arrived Ukrainians. View project outcomes here. Before joining NYIC, I served as a Program Associate at Citizen Diplomacy International of Philadelphia, managing in-person and virtual programs, including the International Visitor Leadership Program\u2014the U.S. Department of State\u2019s flagship professional exchange initiative. Earlier in my career, I worked as a digital marketing analyst, independent translator, and research and teaching assistant, and completed a seven-month internship at the United Nations Office at Geneva. I hold an M.A. in International Relations, a B.A. in European Studies (minor in Gender Studies), and an additional M.A. in Linguistics and Translation. I\u2019m also an alumna of the United Nations Graduate Study Program and hold certifications in supporting survivors of sexual violence, psychological first aid, and disaster workforce supervision. My worldview has been shaped by living, studying, and working across Russia, Nepal, Germany, France, Switzerland, and the United States. I\u2019m fluent in Russian, English, French, and German, and speak conversational Spanish and Ukrainian. I\u2019m also a dedicated volunteer\u2014currently with the American Red Cross, Restore NYC, and Team Navalny New York. I believe that those who advocate for human and civil rights must stay directly connected to the people they serve. Theories and data provide structure, but it\u2019s the individual stories and human connections that bring meaning to my work. Outside of work, I enjoy learning new languages, practicing mixed martial arts (MMA), creating participatory art, and spending time with my two adorable cats. Varvara is pronounced like \u201cBarbara\u201d with a \u201cv,\u201d and the stress on the second syllable: v-ah-r-v-AH-r-ah.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"\nHuman Rights and International Relations Leader | Varvara Chinenova<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Meet Varvara Chinenova \u2060\u2014 Passionate Program Officer, Women's Rights Activist, Public Diplomacy Enthusiast, UN SDG Nerd, and Serial Volunteer\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/varvara.chinenova.com\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Human Rights and International Relations Leader | Varvara Chinenova\" \/>\n<meta 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