Name: Mariia Balytska, Associate Professor, PhD
Home Institution: Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

Mariia Balytska has been an Associate Professor at the Department of Insurance, Banking, and Risk Management at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Her academic interests include digitalization, business intelligence, and data visualization. At the university, she teaches courses such as Business Intelligence and Financial Data Visualization.

Since 2018, Mariia has been leading the Financial Data Visualization course, where she guides students in developing dashboards and visualizations using real-world datasets. The course incorporates industry-standard tools such as Power BI Desktop, Tableau Public, and online platforms like Google Looker Studio, Flourish, and Datawrapper, providing students with practical skills to meet modern business demands.
Beyond her teaching role, Mariia has extensive experience in presentations and communication. She gained significant expertise through her work on the USAID Financial Sector Transformation project and as a member of the COST Action LeverAge Science Communication Team. Additionally, she plays a key role in the EU Erasmus+ Program, Jean Monnet Module "EU for People’s Digital, Eco, and Financial Awareness" (EU4DEFA), where she is responsible for preparing and delivering project materials across all levels.