I believe in opportunities. When you provide people with opportunities, teach them how to utilize their creativity, you essentially set them on a path to unlock their full potential to advance technology, economy, medicine. To advance our lives.

It was not until I was given the opportunity to study in the U.S., that I truly understood this principle. Growing up in Ukraine, during the former USSR, where even freedom of speech was denied, I had no future. We were told how and what to think, and a view of the global world was engraved in our minds by the state. The concept of being what I wanted to be was completely foreign to me. I knew what I had to be because my role, just as everyone else’s in that society, was predetermined by the system. The entire nation was robbed of the natural right to develop their own minds, probably robbing the world of dozens of advancements that a free society could create.

While my Ukrainian background set the basis for an original outlook on life, the U.S. provided the opportunity to build on my talents and taught me that with a bit of fortunate timing and hard work one can become whatever they set their minds on. That’s why I founded Omnis – to provide the underprivileged children and youth with the opportunity I was once given. With your support, we will enable those in need to learn, create, and flourish, and thus, spread the social responsibility globally.

Whatever path you take in your life, you must always find time to give something back. I struggled much for years as an immigrant as a result of violence. However, because of the kindness of certain people when I needed it most (from the U.S., Ukraine and Russia), I was able to thrive with wonderful opportunities. The leadership and passion of this organization are truly inspiring. Although Ukraine is not my native country nor have I ever visited it, I want to help because I’ve experienced the effects of violence and understand that a little help, and even small opportunities, can go a long way.

I oversee Omnis initiatives in Dallas-Ft Worth metroplex. Having lived in the metroplex area for most of my life enables me to serve my local community and also to give back to those in need in my homeland Ukraine.

I want to be able to use all my education, experience, and talent to serve people who are unable to help themselves or found themselves in unfair and pressing circumstances. If there is anything good in me that I can give away, I don’t want to hold it in. We are only as good as how much we are able to give to others. Service is a privilege.

I oversee all Omnis’ projects and initiatives in Ukraine, where my focus is working with the local communities and continuing to seek ways to aid Ukrainians in need. We, the people of Ukraine, have changed over the past year as the events and unrest in the eastern part of the country evolved. At this time, it is critical to establish a sustainable base for all Ukrainians so they are able to have a meaningful tomorrow.

I split my time between Ukraine and the US and help with integration of new projects onto Omnis platform.