Daria Chernysheva
Management in Education
Saint Petersburg, Russia
d.v.chernysheva@ya.ru
I believe that teaching and learning are some of the most fascinating things on planet Earth.

When I was a social science tutor, the best part was seeing how a student started to think independently. Now I do my best in project management, fundraising and training to make education more efficient and applied.
  • 4 years of experience in developing educational programs
  • 3 years of experience in urban studies and innovation market consulting
  • MSc in Human Rights and Democratic Governance, Higher School of Economics
  • 5 years of experience as a leader and soft skills trainer with a scout organisation
Areas of Expertise
Areas of Expertise
Management in Education
Produced a one-year professional development program for high school teachers from scratch. 40 high school teachers have run STEM projects with 600 students, including those with special needs.

• Raised $25.000 from an industry leader.
• Developed project plans and framework.
• Managed the implementation.


Research in Education
Analyzed key players, trends and challenges of the EdTech market with the Moscow Government Agency of Innovations.

• Conducted 6 short-term studies.
• Designed research methodology based on a case study, content analysis and comparative analysis.
• Interviewed experts and startup owners.
Research in Education
Analyzed key players, trends and challenges of the EdTech market with the Moscow Government Agency of Innovations.

• Conducted 6 short-term studies.
• Designed research methodology based on a case study, content analysis and comparative analysis.
• Interviewed experts and startup owners.

Soft Skills Development
I design and run educational programs for scout leaders, develop methodological materials, and organize scout camps.

• Educated over 80 leaders in the field of soft skills and teamwork.
• Developed a ten-day camp for 25 teenage girls called "Women Who Changed the World", resulting in an increase in self-confidence among 96% of participants.


Cross-Sectoral Collaboration
Spearheaded an ecological initiative, bringing together the Uzbek Ministry of Ecology, several NGOs and industry partners to collaborate.

• Gathered and led a team of 6 people.
• Raised $10.000 from the largest retailer.
• Trained 100 students to increase ecological awareness and clean up a riverbank by removing 600 kg of garbage.

Cross-Sectoral Collaboration
Spearheaded an ecological initiative, bringing together the Uzbek Ministry of Ecology, several NGOs and industry partners to collaborate.

• Gathered and led a team of 6 people.
• Raised $10.000 from the largest retailer.
• Trained 100 students to increase ecological awareness and clean up a riverbank by removing 600 kg of garbage.


Training Design and Facilitation
I design and deliver a range of training sessions for teenagers in the field of intercultural communication, civic engagement and career exploration.

At the photo there is a group of exchange students after a two-day training session in Zurich. I run these sessions in English with the support of AFS Switzerland, which promotes the idea of active global citizenship.


International Research Partnership
Studied sustainable development policies and best practices of the world's megacities with the urban consulting team.

• Conducted 2 long-term international studies for the Moscow government.
• Arranged 7 international field trips and 3 strategy sessions.
• Our research was presented at the Moscow Urban Forum and published in the book "Agglomerations. World-Russia-Moscow".


International Research Partnership
Studied sustainable development policies and best practices of the world's megacities with the urban consulting team.

• Conducted 2 long-term international studies for the Moscow government.
• Arranged 7 international field trips and 3 strategy sessions.
• Our research was presented at the Moscow Urban Forum and published in the book "Agglomerations. World-Russia-Moscow".

3 fun facts about me

I've been in a scout group since I was 10.

I know how to survive in the woods, make a fire and build a hut.

At the age of 14, I wrote a campaign plan for my presidential election.

As a birthday party, I organised for my guests a competition to clean up litter in the park.

Also I am a podcaster :)
I am co-running the podcast on women empowerment
(in Russian)
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