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We Are Innovation Introduces Tetiana Rak as the New Chief Operations Officer
Warsaw, Poland (September 11, 2024) — We Are Innovation (WAI), a global network comprising over 45 think tanks, foundations, and NGOs, announced that Tetiana Rak, WAI’s Chief Communications Officer (CCO) who’s been serving the role since 2023, is transitioning to the position of Chief Operations Officer (COO). Her unique skills and expertise were crucial for WAI’s continued growth last year which makes her a perfect fit for her new role in promoting innovation and enhancing efforts in global advocacy.
Tania has eight years of experience in communications and project management, having previously worked with renowned media outlets, including CNN, TechCrunch, Fox News, the BBC, Radio Free Europe, NGOs, tech projects and venture businesses.
Her previous role as the CCO will be taken over by Beatriz Santos, the latest WAI asset with extensive journalism and communications experience.
The CEO of We Are Innovation, Federico N. Fernández, is confident that Tania will be successful in her new team role. “Tania’s tenure as CCO has been marked by magnificent accomplishments that have strengthened WAI’s position globally. In her new role as COO, we are confident she will shine even more brightly, leveraging her talents to drive innovation and growth across our organization.”
The CCO, Beatriz Santos, also expressed her excitement, “It is a pleasure to work with Tania. Her competence, determination, and kindness are inspiring for anyone and pivotal in developing meaningful relationships and moving WAI’s mission forward.”
As a COO, Tetiana Rak will be responsible for the organization’s growth, global presence and expansion, partnerships, and new initiatives, as well as strengthening the existing partnership relations and taking care of operational management.
Tetiana Rak shares, “I love everything that we do. In the last year, we experienced tremendous growth — we expanded to new continents and got around 20 new partners worldwide; we got new team members onboard, conducted amazing projects, and hosted multiple events online and offline. Here’s to many more. I am happy to be able to grow together and keep doing all the amazing things WAI is about.”
The We Are Innovation team is confident in Tania’s ability to bring significant positive changes to the organization as COO. Under her newly established leadership, WAI will keep promoting the vision of an innovative future while timely addressing the regulations, prohibitions, and threats to the free market.
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ABOUT WE ARE INNOVATION
We Are Innovation is a dynamic network of individuals and institutions who deeply believe in innovation’s power to drive progress and solve the world’s most pressing problems. With over 45 think tanks, foundations, and NGOs based worldwide, We Are Innovation represents the diverse voices of a global civil society committed to advancing human creativity, adopting new technologies, and promoting innovative solutions. Through our collaborative approach and cutting-edge expertise, we are driving global transformative change. To learn more about our work, visit us at https://weareinnovation.global/.