As a paralegal graduate, social care analyst, and country expert on Russia, I can advise, support, and provide reliable solutions for business and non-profit projects and government entities. My educational background includes various social sciences and humanities domains. My primary experience lies in research into policies and law.
As a Russian American (since 2021), Sergei Vinkov was mostly educated at foreign institutions that awarded him several degrees and qualifications in Social Work (2009), Conflict Studies (2010), and Banking (2012). He holds a Master of Science in Conflict Studies (Orel State University, Russia). His research interests cover social justice and mechanisms of implementation of social policy. He presented the results of his research in Europe, Asia, and the USA (2011-2015), and his works were featured in international academic proceedings both within and outside his country of origin. After immigrating to California in 2016, Mr. Vinkov sharpened his expertise in researching the governance of non-profit entities, local laws, and various forms of designated protection for foreigners on US soil and within California, particularly (2016-2023). He polished his basic skills as a paralegal at Mt. San Jacinto College, which awarded him an ASc in Legal Studies with distinction (2023). His immigration experience was formed by various formats of advocacy for aliens' rights and defending the rule of law within state and federal jurisdictions (from the trial proceeding to the cert petitions). His membership in professional associations (e.g. ABA, the Federalist Society) helps him meet the California MCLE requirements and grow professionally.