Tatiana Shakhray
Tatiana Shakhray was born in Krasilov, Ukraine in 1980 and now resides in Kaliningrad, Russia with her husband and two kids. She is a professional interpreter and teacher in English and French. Currently, Tatiana works as a regional sales manager for an international company manufacturing drinking water equipment. Tatiana joined Big Dreams Children’s Foundation in 2011 because of her passion to help children in need.
Angela Pogosian
Angela Pogosian was born in Russia and moved to the US in 1997, where she graduated from Iona College in 2003. As an accountant, she has specialized in expatriate taxes for the past 12 years. Angela currently lives in Connecticut. She joined Big Dreams Foundation in order to help children who live in orphanages that cannot afford the medical and housing costs required to sustain a stable upbringing.
Elina Kasman
As a scientist and engineer, Elina spends her days finding solutions to technological problems to enable scientific research. Elina joined BDCF to help improve the human condition for disadvantaged children across the world. In addition to BDCF, Elina has been involved with Campanella Educational Center and Children's Choir for over a decade.
Elina is originally from Odessa, Ukraine, was educated in Israel and currently resides in Chicago.
Marina Vasilyeva
Marina Vasilyeva was born and raised in Russia, has an Accounting Degree from Economics Technical College and graduated from Cheboksary State University with a Degree in Economics. She works as an Accountant as well as coaches girls Gymnastics at the Darien YMCA in Connecticut. It is her true passion to coach kids and she selflessly dedicates herself to ensuring that kids in low income families receive life saving medical care.
Svetlana Kozlova
Svetlana was born in USSR in 1977 and came to United States when she was 15 years old. She graduated from Wayne State University with Bachelor of Fine Arts with concentration in graphic design. She currently resides in South Florida with her daughter Aleksandra. Svetlana loves helping others. She has been involved with Big Dreams Children’s Foundation since 2015 as a donor and volunteer before joining the board of directors in 2021.
