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Chrystia Chudczak

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I am a curious, creative, and collaborative human who believes in people-centric design to change the world for good.

About

I am a curious, creative, and collaborative human who believes in people-centric design to change the world for good. I lead DECIDIUM, a global, human-centric design studio, where we turn crisis, chaos and culture into solutions that work. I’m passionate about empathy, integrity, and delivering meaningful impact for one problem, one project, and one person at a time.

I also run KRAPKA, a modern Ukrainian-Galician diaspora streetwear brand, and I’ve led design, strategy, and innovation initiatives across government, academia, and non-profits. I stand with Ukraine and bring a people-first mindset to every collaboration.

  • 29 years' experience
  • Joined November 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • FrenchAdvanced
  • UkrainianAdvanced
  • RussianBeginner

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Government
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet
  • Non-Profit Organization

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Work experience· 22 roles

Founder & CEO · KRAPKAJan 2021 – Nov 2025 · 4 yrs 11 mos

Modern Ukrainian Galician diaspora inspired streetwear brand featuring 90-day pop-ups, designed and manufactured in Canada.

Chief Design Officer · University of OttawaMay 2020 – May 2020 · 1 mo

The university’s first Chief Design Officer; applied design thinking to address problems in higher education, government and beyond. Helped shape Transformation 2030 and re-imagined student experiences with technology; collaborated internationally on design & digital finance initiatives.

Founder & Principal · DECIDIUMMay 2020 – Nov 2025 · 5 yrs 7 mos

Global diverse human-centric design studio in Canada. Lead problem-solving experiences that drive solutions, with a philosophy rooted in design, empathy & integrity. We transform crises, chaos and culture into meaningful outcomes for clients including Indigenomics Institute, Privy Council Office, CANARIE, University of Ottawa, Internet Society (Canada Chapter), JICA, LIGHT-F, and Back2Back: Research & Design.

Executive Director, ISED Innovation Lab · Innovation, Science & Economic Development Canada (ISED)May 2018 – May 2018 · 1 mo
Special Advisor · Natural Resources CanadaSep 2015 – Sep 2015 · 1 mo
Assistant Commissioner, COO & CFO · Northern Pipeline AgencyFeb 2014 – Feb 2014 · 1 mo
Director General Policy (Minerals & Metals) · Natural Resources CanadaAug 2011 – Aug 2011 · 1 mo
Officer, Economic & Regional Development Policy · Privy Council OfficeJan 2005 – Jan 2005 · 1 mo

Education· 5

Bachelor of Arts · University of Ottawa1996 – 2002
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Government Relations · University of Ottawa1989 – 1991
Master of Public Administration (MPA) · Carleton University1986 – 1988
LEGO Serious Play Method Certificate · Association of Master Trainers in the LEGO Serious Play Method2018

Certifications and awards

LEGO Serious Play Facilitation Certification2018
Defence Resource Management2004

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