Mikhala Kotlyar (Mikhal)

Mikhala Kotlyar's work experience includes various roles in different organizations. Starting in 1996, they worked as a Program Assistant at International Alert and later as an Evaluation Consultant at Eurasia Foundation in 1997. In 1997, they also served as an External consultant/assistant at Charities Aid Foundation. Mikhala (Mikhal) then joined Vantage Partners as an Associate in 2000 and worked there until 2002. From 2002 to 2012, Mikhala held the position of Associate Director at Harvard Kennedy School of Government. In 2012, they became a Senior Director at Changing Our World, Inc. before working as a Special Assistant (Communication) at New York University's Office of the Provost from 2012 to 2013. Following that, they became an Asst. Director at New York University's Center for European and Mediterranean Studies from 2013 to 2022. In 2022, Mikhala joined Humankind as a Humankind for Ukraine Advisor - Strategic Partnerships. Mikhala (Mikhal) also worked as a Project Consultant at TOM Tikkun Olam Makers for a few months in 2022. At TOM Global, they currently hold the position of Director of Monitoring & Evaluation; Strategic Relations, where they are responsible for various tasks such as providing strategic leadership for grants, overseeing the selection and implementation of a CRM platform, and supporting TOM initiatives to build communities.

Mikhala (Mikhal) Kotlyar has pursued a diverse range of educational opportunities throughout their career. They obtained a Master's in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School, where they focused on public administration, policy making, strategic management, and international security. Prior to that, Mikhala earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations from Wellesley College.

In 2021, Mikhala completed a non-credit continuing education program in Fundraising at the NYU School of Professional Studies. This program provided them with knowledge and skills in writing for fundraising and donor cultivation.

In 2009-2010, Mikhala obtained a Certificate from the Harvard Extension School, specializing in writing for public relations and marketing, as well as journalism prose-writing. This certificate further enhanced their writing abilities and prepared them for effective communication in these fields.

More recently, in 2020-2021, Mikhala completed a certificate of completion in Transformational Life Coaching from Rivka Malka's School of Coaching & Transformation. This certification expanded their expertise in transformational life coaching techniques.

Overall, Mikhala's education history reflects a well-rounded academic and professional journey with a focus on public service, international relations, strategic management, writing, fundraising, and transformational life coaching.