Polina Burko serves as NCC Director of Meetings and Member Services where she oversees all of the council’s meetings and events and serves as a liaison between the council and membership. 

A native of Zlatoust, Russia, Polina has 10 years of experience in the United States in the hospitality industry, with a concentration in events planning and management, contract negotiations, cost management, accounting, and food and beverage coordination. 

Polina is a graduate of Ural State University in Russia with a bachelor’s degree in International Economics. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Business Administration.