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Camelia Bratu
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.
 
Madi Bucheru

Director of Marketing and Communication
Staff 
Experienced Fundraising Professional and non-profit strategist with 18 years of experience in the European and US fields. I teach fundraisers how to organize their 1st fundraising campaign. I lived, studied and worked in Silicon Valley for 9 years.
Radu Cascaval

Volunteer 
Raluca Cascaval

Hospitalist | Acute care, diabetes management, transitions & QI leader
Volunteer 
Hospitalist internal medicine physician from Iasi (Univ. of Medicine and Pharmacy Gr. T. Popa Class of 1996), since 2003 working in Colorado Springs, USA.
Onita Circu

Founding Angel 
Real Estate Investor & ROCO Board Member
Volunteer 
Real estate investor with over 15 years experience in accounting and property management. Graduated from Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania with a Bachelor's degree in International Business. "Helping others it's a core part of who I am"
 
Amalia Fret

Head of HR at RUF
Staff 
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.
 
Aldina Gheorghe

GlobalRomania Partnerships, Institutional Liaison
Staff 
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.
 
Cristina Haidau

Member 
Volunteer, ROCO Edu Chapter Lead, ROCO Treasurer
Volunteer 
Dragos Iliescu

Board of Advisors 
Member 
ROCO Biz
Community builder and sustainability advisor
Staff 
Finance professional with more than 12 years of experience in sustainable/impact investment
 
Romina Ionascu

Member 
Executive Assistant
Staff 
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.
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.
 
Andrea Lewis

PR & Community Outreach Lead β€” Bilingual Communicator
Volunteer 
Curator of Experiences | Event Enthusiast | Community Catalyst | Creator of Content that Resonates | Storyteller | Project Management | Communications Champion | Dragonflies Admirer
Georgi Merdariu

Chief Engagement Officer
Staff  Teacher 
Georgiana is bringing extensive experience in Communication & Marketing gained from her previous roles as a journalist in the biggest media trust in Romania and coordinator of international campaigns for well-established clients at Ogilvy and Grey G2.
Daniella Nitzoy

Founder & Clinical Director | Pediatric OT (MOT, OTR/L)
Volunteer 
I’m passionate about helping children in need, exploring social sciences, and connecting with nature. I also love photography, capturing the beauty around me. My work is all about fostering growth and resilience.
 
Anca OpriΘ™ (Beek)

Volunteer 
I am a collaborative and results-driven person with the capability of combining my hands-on approach with my consultative skills.
Dan Ozarchevici

Volunteer 
Honorary Consul of Romania
 
Constantin Raduca

Founding Angel 
Angel Funding,Supporter of ROCO
Volunteer 
Dan Serban

Honorary Member 
RUF Fundraiser & Founding Angel, Key West, Florida; Honorary Member of RoCo
Dan is one of the best-connected Real Estate Agents and a Top Producer in the Luxury Real Estate market in Key West. He is passionate about preserving Romanian American values and being an Ambassador of the Romanian United Fund in the Key West Area.
 
Mihaela Simianu

Founding Angel 
Global Biopharma Leader β€” Injectable Product Commercialization & Manufacturing Science
Volunteer 
Mihaela Simianu stands out as an influential figure in the Bio-Pharmaceutical field, where she has made significant strides in product development, commercialization, and international manufacturing.
Adrian Șuteu

Volunteer 
Membership Manager @European Microfinance Network | Board member @Transylvania Angels Network (T.A.N.) | Marketing Specialist | Member of Cluj Startups
Ioan Uilecan

Volunteer