Maria Romanenko

Multi-award-winning journalist · public speaker · community activist

I’m a Ukrainian voice amplifying stories of resilience, identity, and human rights. My work has taken me from live TV and radio studios — including BBC Breakfast, ITV, and Sky News — to stages at festivals, universities, and cultural venues across the UK.

I’m also the co-creator of How NOT to Flee a War, a powerful storytelling talk inspired by my own journey of fleeing Ukraine after Russia’s full-scale invasion.