Iryna Losytsya

Iryna was born in Ukraine and came to Canada in 2014.

Iryna holds a degree as a lawyer and Ph.D. in law. She has working experience as a notary and university lecturer. She graduated from Fleming College in Canada and became a licensed paralegal and a notary public. Iryna has experience as a community interpreter and course instructor at Trent University.

Iryna has been a volunteer at the United Way and the New Canadians Centre in Peterborough since 2014. She volunteered her time to assist the Ukrainian community that was growing due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. She has also been a member of the NCC's policy committee. Iryna believes that joining the New Canadians Centre team will be a worthy contribution to helping other newcomers integrate into Canadian society.

Iryna is passionate about her work with newcomers from different backgrounds. In her spare time, she likes to be in nature, cycling, swimming, and visiting art exhibitions.