Ukraine Aid Team

The Ukraine Aid team includes volunteers in the United States and in Ukraine. We are a 100% volunteer organization.

Our Team

  • Dennis De Santis

    FOUNDER WITH VIKTOR ANDRIEVSKY

    Viktor is the inspiration behind Ukraine Aid and is active in directing equipment the TDF.

  • Roman Ponos

    FUNDRAISING

    Roman is a New Jersey born Ukrainian-American who lived in Lviv for many years. Roman is a senior manager in the international development industry. He feels we are at an historic turning point in the defense of Ukraine.

  • Julia Kolybabiuk

    HEALTHCARE SPECIALIST/HUMANITARIAN

    Julia is a Ukrainian-American and native of Philadelphia, that has lived extensively overseas, where she’s been active in the Ukrainian community and their causes. She is also the daughter of the late Jury Ichtiarow, a former member of the Ukrainian Government in exile prior to Ukraine’s independence.

  • Adrienne De Santis

    COMMUNICATIONS

    Adrienne is a proud Ukrainian-American who wants to directly assist Ukrainian citizens. Her most fond family memory is visiting Ukraine in 2012. Adrienne wants to ensure the history, culture and beauty of Ukraine are preserved over time. Adrienne is pictured with her mother in Lviv, Ukraine.

  • Robert Hathaway

    MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

    Robert has 15 years of operations and client relations experience and 6 years of technical and IT experience within the nonprofit sector. Robert is very passionate about supporting the people of Ukraine during their time of need.

  • Ukraine Aid Team

    Sasha and Luda Draganov

    FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

    Luda and Sasha Draganov grew up in Ukraine but have been living in the US for more than 30 years. They are retired from their day jobs but are as busy as ever, splitting time between volunteering and raising funds for Ukraine and occasionally helping to care for the grandkids. In the Ukraine Aid's team, Luda and Sasha run projects for financing and buying evacuation vehicles, radio jammers, and other life-saving items.

  • Marika Balahutrak-Rice

    FUNDRAISING

    Marika Balahutrak-Rice is a Ukrainian-American. Her grandparents moved to the US during World War II and settled in Cleveland. She grew up going to Ukrainian school. Marika got to visit Ukraine in July of 2012. She knew she needed to do more for her country when the Ukraine conflict started.

  • Bohdan Balahutrak

    HUMANITARIAN RELIEF OPERATIONS

    Bohdan Balahutrak is a dedicated Ukrainian-American volunteer with Ukraine Aid. He has selflessly devoted weeks of his time to pack, transport, and deliver critical medical supplies across the United States, ensuring safe shipments to Ukraine. Bohdan's commitment is a vital part of Ukraine Aid's mission to provide life-saving resources to those in need.

  • Dr. Jessica Hawken

    MEDICAL ADVISER

    Dr. Jess Hawken is a Virginia native orthopedic surgeon. She has passion for both the field and providing care for those who need it most.

  • Kelly Darling

    CONTENT CREATOR

    Kelly has ben a lifetime lover of different languages and cultures, which started at a young age spending time with her best friend’s Ukrainian-American family. She has been a world language and culture teacher for 14 years. She is committed to helping the people of Ukraine by creating engaging content to highlight Ukrainian culture.

  • UKRAINE AID VOLUNTEERS

    UKRAINE AID VOLUNTEERS

    Thank you to all of the friends and volunteers in the Ukrainian American Community who have supported Ukraine Aid’s mission efforts!

  • Ukraine Aid Volunteers

    Ukraine Aid Community Outreach Volunteers

    A heartfelt thank you to everyone who dedicates their time to craft fairs and community events, raising funds and spreading awareness for Ukraine Aid.

Thank you!

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