About Us
Protez Hub is an independent initiative that has been systematically transforming the field of prosthetics and orthotics in Ukraine since 2014. We initiate changes at the legislative and educational levels, introduce modern technologies, improve post-amputation care practices, and form a professional community in line with international approaches.
What we do
1
Online and live educational opportunities for limb prosthetics/rehabilitation professionals.
2
A newsletter with information about our activities (updates and analytics) and developments in the field.
3
Organization of networking of Ukrainian specialists among themselves and with foreign colleagues online and live.
4
Hotline and consultations for Ukrainian amputees.
5
Cooperation with the Ukrainian Government institutions of various levels: consulting and support for the implementation of necessary changes.
Our team
Team
Antonina Kumka
Antonina, MEd, is an experienced Manager and Educator. Antonina is a Protez Hub Chief Director.
Olena Tsymbalyuk
Olena is experienced logistics and operations professional. Olena is a Protez Hub Director of Logistics and Operations
Khrystyna Bobyk
Khrystyna has extensive experience in finance and administrative operations. Khrystyna is a Protez Hub Finance Director.
Hanna Yeremenko
Experienced Project Manager - Protez Hub
Aleks Prylypko
Aleks has extensive experience in marketing and PR. Aleks is a Protez Hub Public Relations and Communications Manager.
Andriy Dano
Andriy, a war veteran, is a Protez Hub Hot Line Consultant and Ambassador.
Olha Nechyporenko
Olha is a Protez Hub Junior Communications Specialist
Ruslan Batytskyi
Director, Member of Cinematography Society of Ukraine
Professional Association
Oksana Lytvynenko
Oksana is an experienced Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist and an expert in upper limb prosthetics. Oksana is a Protez Hub Director.
Oleksandr Popenko
Oleksandr is an experienced Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist. Oleksandr is a Protez Hub Director.
Yevhen Rebryna
Yevhen is an experienced Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist. Yevhen is a Protez Hub Director.
Iryna Tkach
Iryna is an experienced Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist. Iryna is a Protez Hub Director.
Marian Madyniak
Marian is an experienced Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist. Marian is a Protez Hub Director.
Viacheslav Maksymovskyi
Viacheslav is an experienced Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist. Viacheslav is a Protez Hub Director.
Expert Council
Jon Batzdorff (USA)
Jon is an experienced Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist, Educator and Mentor. Jon is a Chair of the Protez Hub Expert Council.
Nerrolyn Ramstrand (Sweden)
Member - Protez Hub Expert Council
Professor, Jonkoping University
Laura Burgess (Great Britain)
Member - Protez Hub Expert Council
Leader of the Clinical Department.
Physical Therapist specializing in vascular diseases and amputations
Gretar Anton Johannesson (Sweden)
Member - Protez Hub Expert Council
Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist.
Expert in lower limb prosthetics.
Member of the Board - ISPO
Andrew Morton
Andrew Morton is an engineer and project manager who retired from the United Nations after 18 years of service and 20 years in the private sector. He has extensive experience in the development, financing and management of aid sector projects and programmes in challenging countries and situations.
Shawn Swanson-Johnson (USA)
Member - Protez Hub Expert Council
Certified Occupational Therapist.
Executive Director of the “Enhancing Skills For Life” 501c3
Kristi Turner (USA)
Member - Protez Hub Expert Council.
Occupational therapist at Shirley Labs
Alicia White (USA)
Member - Protez Hub Expert Council
Certified Physical Therapist.
Specialist in Prosthetic Rehabilitation
Partnership and Consulting (for Companies)
Our team has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Ukrainian P&O landscape. If you offer a quality product, we can support your company in entering the Ukrainian market strategically.
If you are interested in becoming a partner in one of our projects, please email us with expression of interest ([email protected])
Support our transformative and sustainable efforts as we work on ensuring Ukraine's Prosthetics and Orthotics industry is robust and vibrant.
Thank you for your support!
