Anomaly
Robin Seaword
Director of European Relations
A former UK Special Defense Advisor embedded in Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, Robin Seaword brings decades of experience in military service, security sector reform, governance, veterans policy, and international mission support. His background includes a long military career, service with the Royal Air Force Reserve, work with the UK Stabilization Unit, and senior roles in international missions across Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and other regions. Seaword has advised governments and international organizations on security reform, policing, election observation, and institutional resilience. At Anomaly, he supports European partnerships, strategic outreach, and Ukraine-focused cooperation.
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David Plaster
President
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
Secretary
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
Kommunikatsioonidirektor
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.
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.