Olga Kartashova

Led an independent, multi-year research project analyzing the political and diplomatic history of international law and post-WWII justice, synthesizing complex archival data into comprehensive reports. Designed and facilitated a specialized technical workshop, training international professionals in data visualization and geospatial mapping tools. Delivered multiple high-level public talks translating dense historical and legal research into accessible narratives for diverse international audiences.

Program Management & Funding Advisory: Co-directed the "Emerging Scholars Program," designing and executing professional development initiatives. Advised international researchers on grant application strategies, funding landscapes, and project planning. Innovation & Digitalization: Promoted the adoption of new digital research methodologies by launching a Digital Humanities roadmap. Introduced scholars to innovative processes, including GIS mapping, data visualization, and open-source analytical tools. R

Co-founded and managed an interdisciplinary collaborative initiative engaging 40+ senior global experts across 10+ countries. Directed international programming, monthly seminars, and large-scale academic conferences. Produced detailed monthly and annual performance reports for institutional stakeholders.

Consulted for the Applied Research Department to map the global institutional landscape regarding international justice and human rights. Conducted 35+ in-depth stakeholder interviews with policymakers, NGO leaders, and academics to identify strategic gaps and operational opportunities. Synthesized vast qualitative datasets (6,000+ sources) to author a comprehensive strategic roadmap and executive report to guide future institutional investments.

Conducted complex genealogical and heritage research for private clients, sourcing and analyzing historical records across multiple international archives. Transcribed and translated highly sensitive WWII-era family correspondence and historical documents across multiple languages. Consolidated disparate, unstructured documents into cohesive historical narratives and professional, client-facing reports. Designed and populated chronological databases to organize and preserve extensive family document coll

Evaluated the publication database in Slavic languages for the Cold War press collection development project. Researched, digitized, and cataloged the Polish Solidarity Underground ephemera collection, contributing to preserving historical materials. Demonstrated strong attention to detail and organizational skills in managing archival resources

Managed Accounts Payable (AP) operations for the Eastern European market, navigating complex B2B vendor reconciliations and SAP workflow processing. Led process improvement initiatives during a corporate restructuring, successfully eliminating operational backlogs while maintaining high-level client satisfaction and stakeholder trust.

Advanced qualitative analysis, long-term project management, data visualization, cross-border archival research, and public speaking.