Edward Mayor, an entrepreneur and graduate in Economics and International Relations from King’s College London, is the President and founder of the association Stand With Ukraine, established in 2022. Based in Paris, he is fully dedicated to the leadership and strategic development of the NGO.
He travels to Ukraine every month to oversee the association’s initiatives, including the establishment of partnerships between French and Ukrainian municipalities, the development of La Cantine de Marioupol, and participation in international forums focused on peace, reconstruction, and strategic alliances.
He also plays a key role in accompanying French delegations during their visits to the field. With his in-depth knowledge of Ukraine and its challenges, he facilitates exchanges and strengthens the bonds of solidarity and cooperation between the two nations.
Daphné Perlade is currently the Director of Communications at Stand With Ukraine.
Between 2018 and 2024, she served as Communications and Mobilization Manager within the presidential majority party in Paris, and later as a Parliamentary Assistant in charge of communication and press relations at the European Parliament in Brussels.
Holding a master’s degree in International Management from Northeastern University in the United States, and passionate about travel, she has lived and worked in Belgium, Australia, Peru, Mexico, and the United States.
A committed European, she has been actively supporting the Ukrainian cause since 2022. She has traveled twice to Ukraine, visiting Lviv, Uzhgorod, and Kyiv, to communicate about ongoing initiatives and strengthen ties with local partners.
Mariia Sitnikova is currently a project officer at Stand With Ukraine, where she contributes to the association’s European project proposals and the development of partnerships between French and Ukrainian cities.
Holding a master’s degree in international relations and a master’s degree in political science and European law, she has gained expertise in European Union law, data protection, and public policies through various professional experiences in France, Ukraine, and Croatia.
She is the vice-president of the Model United Nations Nantes association, where she organizes diplomatic simulations and facilitates debates on international relations. Quadrilingual, she uses her skills to strengthen relations between Ukraine and its European partners.
Clémentine Terrès is a project officer at Stand With Ukraine, where she coordinates events on European themes and contributes to European project proposals.
Passionate about languages and foreign cultures, she holds a degree in English and a university diploma in law and international relations. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in European Political Science.
Committed to promoting the values and opportunities offered by the European Union, she participated in awareness-raising activities on European citizenship at the Maison de l’Europe in Angers in 2022 and 2023.
True to her commitments, she naturally chose to get involved in the Ukrainian cause, aiming to contribute to the defense of freedoms and the strengthening of a united Europe.
Stevens Berger holds a degree in European Economics and works in the field of international relations. He joined the Stand With Ukraine association in 2023 to contribute to its projects, particularly by seeking funding from public partners.
Kateryna Nikolaienko is a Ukrainian student from Poltava, currently pursuing studies in directing and playwriting in Paris.
After arriving in France in September 2022, she quickly joined Stand With Ukraine, contributing to the organization of events, translation efforts, and mobilization initiatives in support of Ukraine, fostering stronger connections between the French and Ukrainian communities.
Creator of the X (formerly Twitter) account Zelenskyste, he provides unwavering support to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom.
Committed to defending Ukraine, he raises awareness through his posts on social media.
