Our Team
Our Team
Who we are?
At Hearts for Ukraine, we are committed to help those affected by war in Ukraine. Our organization was founded with the mission of providing essential medical and humanitarian aid to those in need, and we work tirelessly to ensure that our programs are providing crucial support to those impacted by the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Through our Medical Aid program, we deliver medical aid to overstressed hospitals and medical organizations in Ukraine. Our general collection donations help cover the shipping and distribution costs of these essential supplies.
The focus of our Humanitarian Aid program continually adapts as the nature of the conflict continues to evolve. In response to bombings of civilian cities, which left citizens without power and heat during a harsh winter, we focused on collecting warm clothing and raising funds for generators and hand warmers. After Kakhovka dam explosion, we purchased and delivered thousands of water filters to towns and villages devastated by that catastrophe.
Our volunteers are the beating heart of our organization! They are skilled and devoted people representing diverse backgrounds from the Bay Area and beyond.
Our Team
Eugene Tarasov
Chief executive Officer
Eugene Tarasov is the driving force behind Hearts for Ukraine’s humanitarian aid efforts. His leadership skills honed in the US Marine Corps, combined with his compassionate nature, have fostered a tight-knit team dedicated to the organization’s mission. Eugene’s infectious energy and innate kindness inspire those around him to work together towards the common goal of saving lives.
Eugene Tarasov is the driving force behind Hearts for Ukraine’s humanitarian aid efforts. His leadership skills honed in the US Marine Corps, combined with his compassionate nature, have fostered a tight-knit team dedicated to the organization’s mission. Eugene’s infectious energy and innate kindness inspire those around him to work together towards the common goal of saving lives.
Valerie Vashchenko
Chief Financial Officer
Born and raised in Kyiv Ukraine, Valerie is a finance executive with over 20 years of experience in private and public companies in the San Francisco Bay Area. Valerie is responsible for back end operations for Hearts for Ukraine, setting up processes to enable company functions to scale organization and be agile while adapting to changing priorities.
Born and raised in Kyiv Ukraine, Valerie is a finance executive with over 20 years of experience in private and public companies in the San Francisco Bay Area. Valerie is responsible for back end operations for Hearts for Ukraine, setting up processes to enable company functions to scale organization and be agile while adapting to changing priorities.
Leon Kogan
Chief Operations Officer
With his roots in Odesa, Ukraine, and extensive experience in the tech industry of Silicon Valley, Leon is a strong leader of our organization. He leverages 20 years of his successful professional experience in operations to establish a highly effective operations team and optimize the organization’s shipping and distribution logistics. Leon is a spokesperson for
Hearts for Ukraine, Leon is a passionate advocate of Hearts for Ukraine mission
With his roots in Odesa, Ukraine, and extensive experience in the tech industry of Silicon Valley, Leon is a strong leader of our organization. He leverages 20 years of his successful professional experience in operations to establish a highly effective operations team and optimize the organization’s shipping and distribution logistics. Leon is a spokesperson for
Hearts for Ukraine, Leon is a passionate advocate of Hearts for Ukraine mission
Gelena Gorelik
Volunteer Coordinator
Natalia Rudenko
Distribution Operations
Oksana Ushkalova
Data Analytics & Website Support
Alexey Safonov
Marketing Specialist
Mark Tarasov
Medical Professional Support
George Mujikov
Warehouse Operation
Tetyana Ivchenko
Warehouse Operation
Edward Biba
Warehouse Operation
Nina Varnava
Warehouse Operation
Valentin Tarasov
Warehouse Operation
Eugene Leonov
Social Media Marketing Communications
Oleksii Shatokhin
Packing / Delivery Driver
General Council
Svetlana Couture
Warehouse Operation
Andriy Libov
Social Media Marketing Communications
Olha Yaroshyk
Fundraising and Partnerships
Maria Burdjalov
