Monica Ferchi
Founding Angel
RUF Fundraiser & Founding Angel, Honorary Member of ROCO, the Romanian Community Center
Volunteer
Founder and CEO of TransUSA Exchange, a cultural exchange organization that specializes in placing international students and young professionals with industry leaders in the U.S.
I have been living in Amsterdam, Netherlands for 15 years. I have experience in the hospitality industry and Human Resources Specialist. I collaborate with Rompro Foundation Netherlands, RoBoost Romania and RUF. My passion is organizing events and fairs.
I am a lucky person from all points of view: I have a wonderful family, reliable friends, I do the things I like and everything brings me a lot of satisfaction.
Master of Science in Computer Science from Bucharest University, Faculty of Mathematics (1996)
"No task is too small"
Andrei Goci
Volunteer
Andreea Golumbeanu
Volunteer
Andreea is currently an MBA candidate specializing in digital marketing, with a foundation in law and academic knowledge of linguistics.
She is passionate about identifying creative strategies to increase growth and to serve the target customers through
Ioana is an attorney with Taft Stettinius & Hollister. She focuses her practice on commercial litigation matters. She has guided her clients in complex commercial litigation in federal and state courts, at both the trial and appellate levels.
Simona Haiduc
Board of Advisors
Founding Angel
Senior Vice President International Business Development, Opportunity International
Volunteer
Simona is a professional with extensive experience in international business development and strategic partnerships. She has been dedicated to helping people in need for over 20 years, driven by her belief in the power of transformation.
Since she moved to Chicago, Gabi’s Romanian roots became stronger. She believes in community and giving back and wants her children to be proud Romanians. She’s been a passionate teacher of Italian for over 25 years.
Claudia Hapa
Director of Sales and Marketing, Chicago/Waukegan Concord Hospitality, Member of ROCO Chicago
Monica Horga
Member
Founding Member, Ambassador of RoCo, Supporter of RoCo
Founding Member
Volunteer
Hanna Ilesan
Volunteer
Finance professional with more than 12 years of experience in sustainable/impact investment
Andreea Crina Ioanas
Volunteer
I am experienced in working with video and photo editing software, such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, and much more. I have experience in 3D modeling objects, using virtual reality, and creating virtual worlds.
Originally from Romania, I relocated to the US in 2013 with a Bachelor's degree in Economics. Currently, I serve as the administrative expert at RUF, where I handle all accounting and administrative issues. I have a passion for teaching young children.
Luminita (“Lumi”) Ispas has been an award-winning top producer, an effective team leader, and a successful real estate investor & developer for more than 20 years.
Eli is a professional software developer in Chicago and has been teaching computer programming with RUF since April 2020. He is excited to promote curiosity and interest in STEM fields and inspire children in an engaging and fun class.
Mihai Lehene
Board of Directors
Founding Angel
Founder, Romanian United Foundation
Founder
Volunteer (full)
Teacher
Mihai is the Owner of MDL Investments, a real-estate and VC family-office with a focus on emerging technologies, including fintech, biotech and crypto. In 2020 Mihai resigned his business roles to run RUF, and in 2022 he was elected as President of FORA.
The founder and CEO of Optimus Realty Inc, Cristian strongly believes in the power of charity to improve people's lives and change the mentalities and hopes of the less fortunate ones. Cristian is acting Treasurer of RUF.
Vero Marcu
Volunteer
Teacher
Vero loves yoga, reading and indoor rock climbing. She adores children and currently studying to become a pediatric nurse. She believed that reading sparks curiosity, develops little minds and connects children with loved ones.