The driving force behind Lifeline Ukraine

Lifeline Ukraine aims to save lives by providing professional help to those who need it most. The organization also actively works on raising awareness about mental health issues and suicide prevention.

In the picture - Paul Niland, founder of LifeLine Ukraine

Paul Niland

Businessman and journalist, founder of Lifeline Ukraine.

Born in Dublin, Ireland. He has lived in Ukraine for 21 years. Paul participated in the Orange Revolution and the Revolution of Dignity. When Russia began its illegal attempts to seize part of Ukraine, he became a journalist to help explain the importance and truth of events to a global audience.

Anastasiia Hlazkova

Main manager

Psychologist and crisis consultant. She is the author of a developing gaming methods for adults and co-author of a children's book, 'Parents Return from War'. For the past 5 years, she has been working on projects consulting and supporting vulnerable groups. With faith in the possibilities of improving mental health and healing trauma, Anastasia administers the helpline.

Pictured: Anastasiia Glazkova, General Manager of LifeLine Ukraine

Supervisory Board

Members of the Supervisory Board of Lifeline Ukraine represent different countries and have many years of experience working in international organisations, business, and the public and medical sectors.

In the picture - Karl Gessner, CFO of Canham Consulting Limited
Karl Gessner

Finance Director, Canham Consulting Limited

An experienced CFO with over 25 years of experience at "Deloitte" in several countries, including Ukraine. He is a member of the supervisory board of several charitable organisations, including Lifeline Ukraine, allowing him to fulfil his goal of giving back to society.

In the picture - Certified psychiatrist Dr Sander Koyfman
Dr. Sander Koyfman

Board-certified psychiatrist

Chief Medical Officer of Languages of Care with many years of leadership experience in leading US medical institutions such as Centene, WellCare, Emblem Health, Kings County Hospitals in Brooklyn, New York Methodist Hospital, the non-profit organisation Disaster Psychiatry Outreach, New York.

In the picture - Candidate of Psychological Sciences in Clinical Psychology Dr Valeria Palii
Dr. Valeriia Palii

Candidate of Psychological Sciences in Clinical Psychology

Developer of psychological tests and psychodiagnostics. Dr. Palii's additional work includes lecturing for universities and private companies, research work, and project management in the field of mental health. Since 2020, she has served as the President of the National Psychological Association.

In the picture - Founder and Managing Partner of EVERLEGAL Yevgeniy Deyneko
Yevheniy Deyneko

Founder and managing partner of EVERLEGAL

Founder and managing partner of the law firm EVER LEGAL. He is a legal expert in the field of mergers and acquisitions, sustainable energy and infrastructure, and an advocate for pro bono practice in every law institution. He is a member of the supervisory board of Lifeline Ukraine.