In this emotional and inspiring episode of Atlas Network with Michael Carnuccio, we sit down with Nataliya Melnyk, the courageous leader of Bendukidze Free Market Center in Ukraine. Nataliya opens up about leading a think tank during wartime, empowering the next generation through economic education, and finding resilience in the face of devastation.
From escaping conflict zones to mentoring an all-women team scattered across Europe, Nataliya shares what leadership looks like under fire—and why hope, education, and freedom matter now more than ever.
She also reflects on:
- Her team's role in building a new Ukraine
- The psychological and logistical challenges of leading a think tank during war
- Why youth education is the cornerstone of Ukraine’s future
- How global support—through Atlas Network and beyond—keeps the mission alive
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