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
Yaryna Yemets (November 2024 - March 2026)
Yaryna contributed to the organisation’s strategic direction, initiated and designed new projects and programmes, coordinated community events, developed visual and communication materials, built relationships with volunteers and partners, and supported the development of the organisation’s communication platforms, including the website, Viber community, Facebook, Instagram, Eventbrite and JustGiving.
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.