Our team
Michael Pratt
CEO/Founder
Michael has demonstrated his leadership abilities throughout his career in diverse settings, including military teams, business ventures, church organizations, and humanitarian efforts.
Michael is a visionary leader with a proven track record of assembling competent teams and guiding them toward achieving shared objectives.
When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Michael gathered a team to respond to the refugee crisis. Together, with the help of forty volunteers, they provided shelter for over 600 people fleeing the war in Eastern, Central, and Southern Ukraine. The team also prepared and served over 5,000 meals to people running from the horror of war.
When the refugee crisis ended, the team transitioned to rebuilding war-damaged homes at no cost to the homeowner. While working in remote Ukrainian villages, NHUKR offers trauma care help and resources to adults and children impacted by war.
Michael and his family moved to Kyiv in 1995. Ukraine has become home. He and Michelle have five children and nine grandchildren. His family lives worldwide in Ukraine, Finland, and the USA.
Michael enjoys spending time with his family, long walks in the forest, cooking, reading, and weight-lifting. He has a passion for learning.
You can reach Michael here:
michael@nhukr.org
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Anastasia Avramchuk
Trauma Care and Art Therapy
Anastasiia, a copywriter, graphic designer, illustrator, and artist, pours her heart and soul into rebuilding hope in war-torn Ukraine.
Having experienced the horrors of war herself, she organizes support groups for women who share similar stories, empowering them to heal together. Additionally, Anastasiia uses her artistic talents to create therapeutic events for children affected by conflict, providing a space for expression and healing through art and play.
Her unwavering dedication and compassionate approach bring light and resilience to those who have experienced darkness. Anastasiia is a beacon of hope, inspiring others to rebuild and create a better future.
Anastasiia devotes her time to her family, husband, and raising their three kids playing with them and reading books. She also enjoys throwing parties for family and movie clubs, walking in nature, traveling, and drowning the plants.
You can contact Anastasiia at:
anastasiyaavramchuk@nhukr.org
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Yaroslav Klymko
Web Design, Video Editing and illustrator
Yaroslav, an accomplished professional with over eight years of experience in the IT sector, possesses a wealth of expertise in web development, design, and video illustration.
During his time at NHUKR, Yaroslav showcased his exceptional skills by developing our website, crafting a unique brand identity, and leaving an unforgettable mark on people in need in Ukraine. As the ravages of war fell upon Ukriane, NHUKR opened its doors for displaced people, Yaroslav assumed responsibility for ensuring an endless supply of food for people arriving at our shelter. He helps organize the purchase and shipment of tons of food for people trapped in the war zone.
Yaroslav demonstrates an unwavering commitment to serving the people of Ukraine. He finds solace and inspiration in listening to people’s stories and enjoys sports and cooking.
You can reach Yaroslav here:
yaroslavklymko@nhukr.org
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Josh Baldonado
Fundraising
Joshua is an individual with extensive fundraising and sales experience. Before the full-scale invasion by Russia in February 2022, he worked for a local church in L’viv, Ukraine. Josh played a significant role in the day-to-day operations.
When the invasion began on February 24th, Josh was invited to join the NHUKR team to help rebuild, renew, and restore lives in Ukraine. He helps spread awareness of the need people in Ukraine have to find hope amid the war. Josh helps to raise funds for our life-impacting work.
Joshua and his family of five relocated to L’viv in 2014, and Ukraine quickly became their home. However, the war forced them to move to Krakow, Poland, where Joshua continues to impact Ukrainian adults and children in life-changing ways.
Outside of his professional pursuits, Joshua cherishes spending time with his wife and children. One of his favorite activities is sitting outside with his wife, enjoying the sounds of their kids playing and laughing. He also enjoys running and walking in nature and has recently discovered a newfound interest in painting.
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Oleksander Avramchuk
Director of Operations
When Alexander (Sasha) and his family fled the Kyiv region as the Russian army attacked and destroyed the city they called home, he and his family settled temporarily in L’viv. Sasha and his wife Nastiia began volunteering at our refugee shelter, helping other families fleeing the war.
His leadership experience, strong task management skills, and ability to organize people effectively became quickly apparent to our team at NHUKR. We hired him to coordinate and manage our shelter. When the refugee crisis ended, we asked him to stay with the team, record videos, and manage our rebuilding work in Eastern Ukraine.
Sasha’s expertise in photography and videography is helping NHUKR’s efforts to record the atrocities of this war and to document the hope that is being restored by the work of NHUKR and many other humanitarian support agencies working in Ukraine.
His lifelong interest in construction, infrastructure development, and reconstruction projects reveals his passion for helping rebuild lives in Ukraine by managing and overseeing our efforts to renew hope and restore life to people in Ukraine. NHUKR, with Sasha’s leadership, rebuilds war-damaged homes in Ukraine at no cost to the homeowner.
Sasha is invaluable in coordinating NHUKR activities, managing teams, and ensuring smooth operations. Sasha’s commitment to meeting the basic needs of individuals and creating a secure environment also reflects his empathy and dedication to our passion to rebuild homes, renew hope and restore lives to the people of Ukraine.
In his spare time, Sasha enjoys volunteering to help people in need. He stays physically fit, enjoys riding scooters with his son, and spending time with his family.
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