Anomali
Will Reno
Forsknings- og forsvarspolitisk chef
A Northwestern University political scientist and conflict scholar, Dr. William Reno brings deep expertise in security force assistance, state fragility, military reform, and wartime resilience. His research focuses on violent conflict, foreign military assistance, asymmetrical warfare, state collapse, and security force development. As a conflict scholar, Reno brings deep insight into how weak institutions, war, patronage networks, and external assistance shape military and political outcomes. His work with Anomaly strengthens the organization’s ability to connect frontline experience with serious research, strategic analysis, and policy development relevant to Ukraine’s defense reform and wartime resilience.
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Ledelse
David Plaster
Præsident
David Plaster is President of Anomaly-America 4 Ukraine. A U.S. Army veteran, Hoover Institution Veteran Fellow, and founder of Anomaly, he became Ukraine’s first foreign volunteer fighter and first NATO-trained combat medic, leading programs to save lives.
Tonya Aldave
Sekretær
Tetyana (Tonya) Aldave supports the organization’s mission by providing aid in governance, record keeping, and responsible stewardship of resources. Her role helps strengthen the nonprofit’s accountability to donors, partners, and the communities it serves.
Christian Thwaites
Treasurer
Christian Thwaites serves as Treasurer for Anomaly-America 4 Ukraine. A retired investment executive and Ukraine aid volunteer, he brings financial leadership, practical humanitarian experience, and a personal commitment to supporting Ukraine’s communities.
David Lapan
Direktør for kommunikation
David Lapan serves as Director of Communications for Anomaly-America 4 Ukraine. A retired U.S. Marine and former U.S. government spokesman, he brings decades of strategic communication, public affairs, and defense experience to the mission.
Robin Seaword
Director of Euro Relations
Robin Seaword serves as Director of European Relations for Anomaly-America 4 Ukraine. A former UK Special Defence Advisor embedded in Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence, he brings decades of military, security sector reform, governance, and policy experience.
Olena Murashkina
Director
Olena Murashkina serves on the board of Anomaly-America 4 Ukraine and supports coordination between the U.S. and Ukraine-based operations, helping strengthen administration, logistics, documentation, and mission execution for humanitarian.