Entrepreneur-Scientist combining IT, biomedical research, clinical medicine & business management to create, open source, innovative AI-based solutions. Bridging science, tech & society gaps to accelerate breakthroughs in human longevity & health.
After serving over 25 years as a television producer and hosting a weekly Romanian show, Petru recently responded to God’s calling by assisting in building sustainable and effective discipleship ministries.
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.
Nicole Bratu
Volunteer
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.
Sebastian Burca is the Executive Director of the Stigler Center at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He oversees the center's operations, research initiatives, and programming focused on promoting competitive markets.
Hi, I'm Matei Busu and I'm the President of RUF Youth 2025 and co-leader of RUF's Youth Data Team. Currently, I'm a senior at Maine South, and in the past I've helped co-lead classes in programming and finance at RUF. I'm a huge Chicago sports fan.
Cristian Buzdugan is a Senior Business Relationship Manager at JPMorgan Chase. He has been with the bank for 12 years. He started as a Relationship Banker and worked his way out through the ranks and become a Business Relationship Manager 5 years ago.
Mihaela is the founder of the Psychotherapy and Transformational Movement with over twenty-two years of clinical experience. She received an MA in Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, specializing in Counseling Psychology.
Dream big and join a network of peers to accelerate further growth and pay it forward. Growth happens faster when it’s shared.
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"
Gabriela Cosma
Member
Program Coordinator "Learn Romanian", Supporter of ROCO, the Romanian Community Center
Volunteer
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Masters of Arts in Teaching from National Louis University. She taught Science, Social Studies, and English as a Second Language to refugees from the Middle East in public school
Serving others with a history of working with properties, businesses, faith-based organizations, social service organizations and in the higher education industry.
Jessica David
Volunteer
I’m a student at Loyola Academy Highschool, and I joined the data team for a real world experience in volunteering and a better insight on RUF and how it works to present the Romanian Diaspora.
Oana is the Executive Director of ROCO. Prior to this role, she was one of the most active volunteers. She believes in the strength of our community, in doing good , and in leaving something worthwhile behind.
Diana has transitioned from a corporate supply chain management career into academia and consulting. She teaches at Loyola University Chicago's Quinlan Business School and she consults on topics of strategy, supply chain transformation and digitalization.
Cristina Farmus
Board of Advisors
Member
Vice President Special Projects at Purdue University
Volunteer
Cristina has over 20 years of experience bridging academia, industry, and government projects in various technical and manufacturing areas. At Purdue University, Cristina leads several initiatives that strengthen scholarly culture.
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