Natalia, PhD, DPhil (Oxon), is a professional linguist who has been working in academia, corporate sector and governmental organisations in the UK for the last 20 years.

She has been actively involved in the UK volunteer movement since 2014, co-founded the British-Ukrainian Aid charity and founded UAID International. Natalia published in academic journals and initiated a range of educational and cultural projects on Ukraine's history, culture and current situation.

Nina is a barrister and spent most of her career as a legal adviser in the public sector. She is currently employed in the financial services team at the London law firm Farrer & Co, and also sits on its Equity Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Nina qualified as a teacher of English as a foreign language in 2021, has been volunteering teaching English to displaced Ukrainians for the last two years, and is currently running a Saturday speaking club for Ukrainians.

Andrew has spend 34 years in Healthcare Industry. His particular expertise is in consumer healthcare, strategy and planning, mergers and acquisitions, talent development, marketing, Central & Eastern Europe, and Latin America. Andrew has been and ardent Ukraine supporter and recently ran a 37 mile Marathon in support of Ukrainian Air Defence.

Larysa Kobzarenko is a humanitarian and project management professional with extensive experience delivering programmes supporting vulnerable and conflict-affected communities in Ukraine. Her work has included leading humanitarian assistance initiatives in partnership with the United Nations World Food Programme (UN WFP), helping ensure critical support reaches those most in need. Currently a Customer Support Executive at Auger Torque, Larysa dedicates her time outside work to UAID International, bringing her expertise, energy and commitment to life-saving humanitarian efforts and supporting communities affected by Russia’s war against Ukraine.

Christina is a management accountant at Superdry, and for the last ten years, she’s devoted nearly all her free time to volunteering for Ukraine. Her experience in finance combined with her commitment to humanitarian work brings a practical and steady approach to our charity. Christina’s dedication stems from a genuine care for others. She's been instrumental in running dozens of cultural and social charitable events in Cheltenham involving both the members of the Ukrainian community and friends of Ukraine.

Rudolf is a senior product manager with a proven track record in the fintech and financial services sectors, including notable roles at J.P. Morgan, BlackRock, and Checkout.com. He brings extensive experience in aligning organisational needs with innovative technology solutions. Passionate about giving back, Rudolf has been volunteering his time for charitable activities in aid of Ukraine since 2014. As a trustee, he is committed to leveraging his expertise to further our mission.