Former Co-Founders and Core Team Members
We sincerely thank our Co-Founders for their vision, energy, and invaluable contributions in building Cambridge4Ukraine. Their dedication laid the foundation for the projects that continue to unite and support our community.
Stepan Blinder (2022–2024) – Co-Founder, who was responsible for communications and academic fundraising events. PhD Candidate in Slavonic Studies, University of Cambridge.
Anatolii Pavlovskyi (2022–2024) – Co-Founder, who focused on cross-functional collaborations, international charity partnerships, and enogastronomic promotion of Ukraine. IT infrastructure engineer.
Olenka Dmytryk (2022–2023) – Co-Founder, who coordinated media, outreach, and communications teams, and initiated the Cambridge4Ukraine community library. Background in Slavonic studies and librarianship.
Former Committee Members
Stanislaw Makarchuk (2022–2024) – Biophysicist, who focused on fundraising, charity events, and medical aid for Ukraine. He remains an active volunteer, regularly supporting the organisation of monthly charity lunches Borshch Time.
Diana Khripko (2022–2024) – With an engineering background, she led the career and employment support team for Ukrainians in the UK.
Svitlana Novoselova (2022–2024) – Linguist and designer, who was involved in accommodation and English teams, with wide volunteer experience in Ukraine and Europe. She continues to volunteer with Cambridge4Ukraine.
Nataliia Gubanova (2022–2023) – Organised educational and recreational activities for children, fundraising events, and community support.
Victoria Oles (2022–2023) – Marketing executive, who supported refugee resettlement, visa advice, academic exchanges, and community integration.
Zoryana Oliinyk (2022–2023) – Member of the broader operational team who supported Cambridge4Ukraine initiatives.