During the summer of 2025, Mykhailo Kamyshanskyi (MBA '26) interned as an NYU Stern MBA Sustainability and Human Rights Fellow at USCIB. Read on to learn more about his time there:

Name: Mykhailo Kamyshanskyi

Grad Year: 2026

Specialization: Management

This summer, I got a crash course in high-stakes diplomacy, not in a classroom, but in the heart of international policy debates. As a Sustainability and Human Rights Fellow at the United States Council for International Business (USCIB), I worked in their Corporate Responsibility and Labor Affairs team, where the pace was fast, the stakes were high, and every day brought a new challenge. USCIB is where U.S. businesses make their voice heard in global forums like the UN, OECD, and International Labour Organization, and I was right in the middle of it.

From the very first week, I was thrown into projects where things changed overnight. One day, a draft treaty might seem reasonable; the next, it could include a clause that would cost companies millions in compliance risks. My job? Analyze, adapt, and act fast. I had to break down complex legal texts, spot the hidden risks, and turn them into clear, strategic recommendations, often with a ticking clock in the background.

My biggest focus was on two major initiatives: the UN’s proposed treaty on Business and Human Rights and the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. These weren’t just dry policy documents; they were live negotiations with real consequences. I compared drafts, tracked shifting obligations, and distilled 50-page legal jargon into concise briefs that executives and diplomats could actually use. The best part? Seeing my work play a role in high-level advocacy meetings where USCIB pushed for balanced, business-friendly policies.

The biggest lesson? Preparation and adaptability are everything. In global policy, things move fast. But when you can think on your feet, cut through complexity, and offer solutions instead of just problems, you don’t just keep up, you help steer the conversation. Working at USCIB was like a masterclass in crisis management. Whether it was a last-minute treaty change or a high-pressure negotiation, I learned how to stay sharp, act fast, and make an impact: skills I’ll bring back to Stern and beyond.