Alexandru Guta
Volunteer
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, Gabiβs Romanian roots became stronger. She believes in community and giving back and wants her children to be proud Romanians. Sheβs 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
RUF Founding Member, ROCO Teens Program Co - Lead, Lead Volunteer
Founding Member
Volunteer
Isabella Iacob
Volunteer
Finance professional with more than 12 years of experience in sustainable/impact investment
CEO & Founder at Lifestyle Check In
Gabriel Ioan Sorban
Volunteer
Finance Associate | Trainer | Aspiring Team Leader π Experienced professional with a training background and a goal for team leadership. Offering a distinctive skill set and adaptability for success.
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.
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.
Laura lives in Key West with her family, including her 4 children Andrei, Thea, Nyssa, and Clara. Laura has been working with SOS Mission, a nonprofit focused on helping homeless people and poor families. She believes all Romanians should work together.
Mihai Lehene
Board of Directors
Honorary Member
RUF Founder & President
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.
Curator of Experiences | Event Enthusiast | Community Catalyst | Creator of Content that Resonates | Storyteller | Project Management | Communications Champion | Dragonflies Admirer
Daniel Constantin LiΘiΘΔ
Volunteer
2nd year student at the Faculty of Engineering and Robotics , University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest.
Mihaela, a founding member of RUF and a U.S. repatriate who returned to her home country, Romania, serves as the primary liaison to Romanian nonprofit partners. She identifies high-impact initiatives, ensures grant compliance, and cultivates strong relati
Sergiu-Valentin Luca
Volunteer
An avid seeker w/ an insatiable thirst for life γFULL-TIME TECHIE | oriented towards driving digital growth coupled with management excellence.
After 10 years as a lawyer I chose to dedicate myself to one project. I am glad to have the opportunity to put my ideas into practice and to contribute to all the wonderful aspects of data protection in the organization's framework.
Cristian Luput
Board of Directors
Honorary Member
RUF President of the Board of Directors; Founder & CEO, Optimus Realty
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.
Mihaela Madaras
Board of Advisors
Founding Angel
Founding Angel, RUF Institutional Liaison for North America, Diaspora Ambassador, RandD Director, Innovation and Sustainability
Volunteer
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.
MPP Candidate at University of Chicago Harris School | Environmental and Energy Policy
Angie Matei
Member
CEO of Red Oaks Surgical Centre / Supporter of ROCO Chicago, the Romanian Community Center
Volunteer
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