Zoryana is an adult and community educator, researcher, facilitator, advocate, and volunteer. Her work is rooted in the belief that those most affected by injustice must have a voice in shaping the decisions that affect their lives. She was born in Ukraine and has lived in Ireland for almost two decades. Her journey includes spending six years in the Irish direct provision system (2006–2012). Those years shaped not only her understanding of exclusion, oppression, uncertainty, and resilience, but also her commitment to supporting people seeking protection, refugees, migrants, and communities experiencing marginalisation.