A national voice for Ukrainian students in USA.
SUSTA — the Federation of Ukrainian Student Organizations of America — is the umbrella organization for Ukrainian student clubs at universities and colleges across the United States. Since 1953, we have brought together student leaders to celebrate Ukrainian heritage, support one another, and advocate on issues that matter to our community. Membership is open to clubs as well as individual students of Ukrainian descent, Ukrainian-Americans, and supporters of Ukraine.
Our Mission
To unite, support, and amplify students and Ukrainian Student Organizations in the U.S. — fostering cultural pride, leadership, and civic engagement across campuses.
Our Values
- • Heritage & identity
- • Solidarity with Ukraine
- • Student leadership
- • Cross-campus collaboration
What we do
Student Summits. A biannual gathering of student leaders from across the country — workshops, panels, and a celebration of identity.
Resources & funding. Templates, guides, and small-grant opportunities for cultural events, advocacy campaigns, and humanitarian efforts.
Empowerment. We represent the Ukrainian-American student community in higher education, policy, and the diaspora.
SUSTA was founded by Ukrainian-American students seeking to preserve their heritage and build community across distance — a mission that endures today.
SUSTA Leadership
SUSTA is led by an elected Executive and guided by a Board of Advisors composed of past leaders and Ukrainian-American community figures.
The Executive Board 2026–2027
Elected by the SUSTA Congress to set direction and execute the Federation's goals.
Contact us at board@susta.online
Taras SarazhynskyyPresidentInternational Studies, American University
Dasha ShyrokaVice PresidentNursing & Chemistry, Eastern European and Eurasian Studies Minor, Gustavus Adolphus College
Juliana MilevskyCommunications DirectorJournalism & Political Science + History Minor, Georgia State University
The Board of Advisors
Previous SUSTA executives and Ukrainian-American community leaders who steward the Federation's legacy.
Mick SafronSUSTA President 2017SVP, Ukrainian American Coordinating Council · CEO & Co-Founder, BiohackingCongress & Unicorn Lab · Co-Founder, Ukrainian Hub
Pournima NarayananSUSTA Outreach Chair 2022–2023Director of Operations & Finance, TeleHelp Ukraine · PhD Chemistry, Stanford University
Dr. Mariia PetrykSUSTA President 2022–2023Director of Research, TeleHelp Ukraine · Assistant Professor, George Mason University
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