Originally from Kyiv, Ukraine, Mark Vodianyi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Philosophy from West Virginia University. He has worked with the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) on EU and transatlantic alliance research and served as an International Affairs Program Advisor at The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) in 2024. His academic and professional focus is on the geopolitical and security dynamics of Eurasia and Eastern Europe, particularly the EU-Ukraine-Russia relationship. Mark is passionate about Euro-Atlantic security, NATO/EU relations, and U.S. sanctions. His long-term goal is to work in international diplomacy, advocating for democratic governance and security in Eastern Europe.