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NEW YORK - Over the past six months, the Ukrainian Institute of America has undergone a number of important transitions and has achieved significant milestones in the restoration of its landmark building, the historic Fletcher-Sinclair mansion on New York's Museum Mile.
After decades of outstanding leadership and dedicated service to the organization, Jaroslav W. Kryshtalsky stepped down from his position as president of the board of directors. His colleagues on the board noted that the institute greatly appreciates his continued support and his extensive involvement in key projects and in the organization's operations.
The newly elected president, Dr. Daniel Swistel, heads an executive committee whose members include: Kathy Nalywajko, vice-president; Bo Bazylevsky, treasurer; Lydia Zaininger, secretary; and Andrei Harasymiak, Counsel to the Board.
In order to help the institute effectively achieve both its short- and long-term goals, the board recognized the need to have an experienced and dynamic executive director on the ground every day.
After a long and exhaustive search, renowned pianist Laryssa Krupa, accepted this position and joined the institute in February. Ms....