Ala Marciuc is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Leadership at the State University of New York’s Binghamton University and a Fulbright alumna (2022). She is deeply engrossed in studying refugee education and integration. Her scholarly work focuses on the mechanisms through which national education systems accommodate and support refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants. Marciuc’s research is focused on the rigorous examination of educational practices and methodologies employed by schools and educational authorities to address the multifaceted needs of Ukrainian refugee students. This includes efforts to mitigate trauma, overcome educational barriers, and address these students’ challenges, providing them with a supportive learning environment. Before her doctoral journey, Marciuc acquired substantial experience in the non-governmental sector, significantly contributing to the American Councils for International Education from the Republic of Moldova’s work since 2011 through her involvement in the implementation of national and international projects.