b'WCA NEWSGet to KnowWCAS ELENA PANKRATOVAOne year ago, Elena Pankratova was jet setting all over Ukraine as a senior cabin crew member of Ukraine International Airlines. But when Russia attacked Ukraine in February of this year, Elena left her home country on a one-way flight to Canada. Now the brave Ukrainian is planting roots, making friends, learning a new culture, exploring a new landscape and working as a project coordinator at the Winnipeg Construction Association.BUILD MANITOBA: in construction processes, how projects Im incredibly thankfulTell us about yourself.are developed and how they to all the Canadian people, the ELENA PANKRATOVA: I was bornare implemented.Canadian government and the and grew up in Ukraine and graduatedBM: What do you enjoy most aboutUkrainian Canadian Congress for from Kyiv National Economic Universityyour role at WCA?provided to me. Elena Pankratova, with a masters degree in marketing. Iall the help and support they have dreamed of travelling all over the world,EP: I like to work with various projects meeting new people [and] learning newthat WCA is engaged in, and even more,project coordinatorcultures, so I applied and worked forI like driving through the streets of Ukraine International Airlines for almostthe city, seeing projects that were only eight years.recently on paper, but are now coming Since April 2022, Ive lived in Canadato life. And of course, it is a pleasurebecause of the war in Ukraine. Imto work with my new, incredibly Fun Fiveincredibly thankful to all the Canadianfriendly team.people, the Canadian government andBM: What would your colleagues be the Ukrainian Canadian Congress for allsurprised to learn about you?the help and support they have providedEP: Two years ago, I completed coursesCoffee or tea? Coffee.to me and that they keep providing to allin interior design. Also, I can sleep forUkrainians. They have given me a chance24 hours! Beach or pool? Beach.to live and work in a safe place, and they support and stand with Ukraine in thisBM: What do you enjoy doing outsideBook or movie? Both. awful war. of work? Early bird or night owl? Night owl.BM: What influenced you to work inEP: My boyfriend and I love to travel, the construction industry? and since were new to Manitoba, weveJets or Bombers?EP: I like to learn and study new areas been exploring Manitobas incrediblyBombers for summer and Jets for winter.of life. I have always been interested beautiful places every chance we get. FREE ORIENTATION SESSIONSFor a free demonstration on the Access more than 2,000 construction projectsBuildWorks platform, contact uswith the click of a button at cis@winnipegconstruction.ca.Are you an owner or contractor looking to gain greater visibility and the most competitive prices from capable contractors? Or are you a sub-trade, supplier or service provider looking to gain access to upcoming project bidding opportunities or business development opportunities?Access all of this and more with WCA BuildWorks, our accurate, reliable and timely online platform.20 BUILD MANITOBAwinnipegconstruction.ca'