Philip Choban is the founder and CEO of Telios Care, a leader in telemedicine in Romania. Inspired by his personal caregiving experience, he launched Telios to provide remote healthcare access through phone and video consultations.
Diana is acting as Global Strategic Sourcing Director with McDonald’s. She leads business relationships and strategies that leverage scale for positive impact on the environment and communities globally.
Flaviu Simihaian
Founding Angel
Board of Advisors
Founding Angel, Health Tech Co-founder, New York City
Volunteer
Flaviu is a serial entrepreneur who co-founded Amplicare, a software platform for pharmacies to help patients afford their medications. Originally from Nasaud, Romania, Flaviu is passionate about social impact, volunteering, and mentorship.
Simona Vasile
Founding Angel
Board of Advisors
Tax Principle at BDO US, Board member at FORA and ROMAMPRO, Board Advisor at RUF
Volunteer
A clinical research professional in Las Vegas, Camelia is passionate about uniting the first-generation Romanian community, and dedicated to promoting cultural projects like Via Transilvanica and fostering community connections.
Diana Barbu
Board of Advisors
Senior Director of Research, MSCHE; Author: The Ultimate College Admissions Guide
Dr. Diana Barbu is the Vice President for Research at the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), a role she assumed in August 2024. She initially joined MSCHE in August 2022 as the Senior Director for Research.
Mihaela Madaras
Founding Angel
Board of Advisors
RUF Institutional Liaison for North America, Diaspora Ambassador, RandD Director, Innovation and Sustainability
Volunteer
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.
Adriana Trandafirescu
Founding Angel
Board of Advisors
Education | Law | Mindset | Self-Realization
Volunteer
Adriana Trandafirescu is a multifaceted professional based in New York City with a diverse background spanning law, psychology, education, and personal development.
Sebastian Burca is the Executive Director of the Stigler Center at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He oversees the center's operations, research initiatives, and programming focused on promoting competitive markets.
Simona Haiduc
Founding Angel
Board of Advisors
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.
Finance professional with more than 12 years of experience in sustainable/impact investment
His beliefs about a Global Romania come from his father that talked about "Romanirea omenirii". Liviu is an entrepreneur, a life long learner, a business advisor and a father of two great boys. Please connect on LinkedIn to know more.
Oana Geambasu is a dedicated professional actively engaging in the fields of public health policy and academia, primarily based at the iconic Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Maya Smith is a social impact executive and strategic advisor, currently serving as President of Thoughtful Human and Executive Advisor at X Sector Labs. With over a decade of experience, she has led initiatives in mental health awareness, sustainability,
Daniela Kammrath
Board of Advisors
Executive Director Emerita, Member of the Board of Directors
Volunteer
Daniela Kammrath, RUF's ED, is an experienced marketing and business development consultant, with entrepreneurial, nonprofit, and fundraising experience. She believes in doing good, empowering women, and the power of example.
Finance and accounting professional with small business, large bank, and Big Four experience. Specialties: Project Financial Analysis, Financial reconciliations, Managing Project Billing and Receivables Process, Problem Solving.
Alex Turik is a member of the Board of Directors of the Jewish United Fund and the immediate past Chairman of JUF's Russian Jewish Division Advisory Board and one of the founders of RJD.
Beatrice Radu
Board of Advisors
Advisory Board Lead, GlobalRomania Initiative | Strategic Communications Architect
Volunteer
Beatrice Radu is a business and life coach with expertise in management, community-building, and holistic practices like yogic astrology, empowering clients to align personal and professional goals.
Adrian is an international civil servant, with more than 10 years experience, covering countries in Europe, Africa, and Asia. In his spare time, he is deeply committed to strengthening the Romanian diaspora, leveraging technology and his global knowledge.
Entrepreneur-Scientist combining IT, biomedical research, clinical medicine & business management to create, open source, innovative AI-based solutions. Bridging science, tech & society gaps to accelerate breakthroughs in human longevity & health.
George Roth is a Romanian‑American tech entrepreneur and AI evangelist at UiPath, founder of Recognos, community mentor, and Honorary Consul of Romania in San Francisco, focused on intelligent automation.
Senior agency executive experienced in transforming emerging marketing trends into scalable marketing businesses. Senior advisor with experience across 20+ industries, 10+ countries & 100+ iconic brands
DR Claudia Cotca
Board of Advisors
CEO, Dentist, Toxicologist, Healthcare Sector Analyst, Professor of Public Health, Researcher, 360healthcareTM Expert, Healthcare Sector KOL Thought Leader Consultant, Innovator
Professor Claudia C Cotca, DDS, MPH is an internationally recognized clinician and innovator of AOSCP RT(RealTimeTM), researcher, lecturer, healthcare sector analyst and USA Standards Expert and Delegate to ISO and IEC.
Ioana Traista
Board of Advisors
Communications Officer at European Commission, RUF Board of Advisors
My vision is a community that values close ties and relations, offers equal opportunities, and respect for every person, and gives everybody the opportunity to make their own choices.
Ioana Salajanu
Founding Angel
Board of Advisors
Attorney at Law; Member of the United Nations Women's Guild and RUF Board of Advisors; Children’s International NFP, founder
Ioana is an attorney and human rights activist, dedicating her time to developing early childhood education, offering pro bono legal services to economically disadvantaged immigrants and survivors of domestic violence.
Executive Director and Co-Founder of American Romanian Cultural Society - ARCS. Worked as a literary journalist and published short-fiction, translations and articles. University degrees in French and English literatures from Romania, Switzerla, and US.
Nicolae Ratiu
Board of Advisors
Chairman of the Ratiu Family Charitable Foundation, RUF Board of Advisors
Nicolae is Chairman of the Ratiu Family Foundation. Supported 2000+ Romanian students in the UK, the Ion Ratiu Chair of Romanian Studies at Georgetown, the Ion Ratiu Democracy Award & Journalism Awards, Elisabeth Ratiu Mental Health Award.
Romanian-qualified attorney with a focus on mergers & acquisitions, corporate and commercial matters, and project finance.
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