About
Victoria received a BA in History and Russian, East European, and Eurasian studies from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2026. While at UIUC, Victoria studied Polish language, literature, and culture with the support of FLAS fellowships. During her undergrad, Victoria worked in museums and specialized library collections. Her undergraduate thesis focused on Polish women’s agency and survival within the domestic sphere during World War II. Her research focuses on the impact of the Holocaust and World War II on Polish & Jewish populations with a gendered focus on post-war literature.
In her free time, Victoria likes to read, explore cafes, and travel.