Alena is being nominated for her exceptional contribution to building and scaling global neurodiversity and inclusion initiatives at EPAM Systems. She has demonstrated outstanding leadership in growing inclusive communities from the ground up and transforming them into sustainable, high-impact global networks.
Over the past three years, she has led large-scale initiatives such as Disability Awareness Month and Neurodiversity Awareness Month, consistently engaging 500–1,000 participants with year-over-year growth of approximately 25%. These programs have successfully connected employees across multiple regions, including Latin America, India, and Asia, fostering cross-cultural collaboration and awareness.
What distinguishes Alena’s contribution is her ability to move beyond awareness and create lasting cultural change — building strong communities, enabling psychological safety, and embedding inclusion into everyday practices.
Her work reflects a deep commitment to ESG principles, measurable impact, and human-centered leadership. Through her efforts, she has significantly advanced inclusion, strengthened employee engagement, and helped shape a more supportive and connected global workplace.
Alena exemplifies the values of empathy, resilience, and impact-driven leadership, making her a highly deserving candidate for this recognition.
Alena Karlovskaia | Novi Sad Friendship Bridge, Norwich, UK
