Tonya Aldave
Sekretær
Tonya Aldave is a Board Member at Anomaly for Ukraine, bringing over 12 years of dedicated leadership experience across governance and the non-profit sector. As a seasoned corporate and securities attorney with 19 years of legal experience, she offers boards a rare and powerful combination of legal acumen, compliance oversight, and strategic organizational leadership.
Throughout her professional journey, Tonya has successfully navigated high-stakes regulatory environments, legal risk management, and corporate structuring. Her extensive dual background as both a board member of another Ukrainian non-profit and President in her volunteer role, and as a professional securities attorney, allows her to effectively guide an organization through scaling challenges, policy development, and cross-border collaborative initiatives.
Tonya’s core areas of expertise include corporate governance, securities regulation, and non-profit executive leadership. Known for her analytical and collaborative approach, she focuses on helping mission-driven organizations build robust legal frameworks, optimize operational risk, and maximize their long-term global impact.
Tonya holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Memphis School of Law, an International MBA from the same school, and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the International Christian University in Vienna, Austria. Her international academic foundation and diverse legal career uniquely position her to drive governance excellence for global initiatives.
Tonya is a native of Kyiv, Ukraine, and currently resides in the Washington, DC, area with her husband, Alan, and two cats, Sunny and Cassie. In her spare time, Tonya likes to read, volunteer for important causes, swim, travel, and cross-stitch.
Vores team
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.
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.
Will Reno
Director of Research
Dr. William Reno serves as Director of Defense and Research Policy for Anomaly-America 4 Ukraine. A Northwestern University political scientist and conflict scholar, he brings deep expertise in security force assistance, state fragility, and military reform.
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.
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