Alexandra Costin
Ambassador of the Romanian Community Center Chicago, Volunteer Storyteller
Volunteer
Teacher
Graduated with a Bachelor's in Business Administration and is currently working as a paralegal and billing manager at a law firm in Chicago. She is a former professional swimmer and handball player, passionate about reading, sports, and helping people.
Oana Dobrean-Urzica
Founding Angel
Founding Angel, ROCO Ambassador , Supporter of ROCO, ROCO Communications Lead
Volunteer
Teacher
Oana has been one of the biggest believers in ROCO since the very beginning and one of the most active volunteers. She believes in the strength of our community, in volunteering, doing good, and leaving something worth while behind.
Cristina Iordan
Volunteer
Mihai Lehene
Founding Angel
Board of Directors
Founder of RUF. President of FORA.
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.
Veronica 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.
Catalin Maticiuc
Founding Angel
RUF Founding Angel & Supporter of ROCO, the Romanian Community Center Chicago
Volunteer
Teacher
Catalin is passionate about real estate investing, passive income, and world traveling.
Georgiana Merdariu
Founding Angel
Founding Member, Programs Director, Chicago
Founding Member
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.
Graduated with a diploma in Education for teaching preschool/kindergarten and elementary children. She also has a Bachelor's Degree in Romanian Language and Literature and French Language and Literature.
Adriana moved to Chicago from Romania in 2008. She’s a passionate story teller and public speaker that wants to give back to her community.
Aurelia Rosca
Volunteer
Violeta Tanase
Volunteer
Graduated with a bachelor's in Engineering and a Master's in Science. A proud Montessori teacher for 10 years in the USA and a business owner. And what gives her the most joy is to guide and be a storyteller for the little ones.
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