Olena, originally from Odesa, Ukraine, moved to the United States in 2022 following the onset of the full-scale invasion. For her excellent academic performance, she was awarded a four-year scholarship to The Citadel, where she is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting and earned Gold Star and Dean’s List recognition each semester. Currently in her second year with The GSJ, she previously completed an internship course and now serves as an editor. Upon graduation, Olena intends to pursue a master’s degree in accounting and obtain the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.