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Leadership guiding
U.S. UCC’s mission

Meet the leaders, board members, program chairs, and advisors helping U.S. Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce connect business, culture, community programs, partnerships, and support for Ukraine.
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Executive Leadership

Executive leaders represent U.S. UCC publicly, coordinate priorities, support partnerships, and help align business, culture, events, programs, and impact work.
Tamara Velsher

Tamara Velsher

President & Founder
Tamara Velsher leads U.S UCC with a focus on cultural diplomacy, community connection, multicultural networking, business support, and initiatives that strengthen the Ukrainian-American community in North Texas.
Focus: Organizational leadership, community representation, partnerships, cultural visibility, sponsor relationships, and impact priorities.

Philip Chen

Vice President
Philip Chen works with complex systems, security, institutional development, and long-term nonprofit initiatives. His work with U.S. UCC supports businesses, entrepreneurs, and institutions as they navigate complexity, build trust, and operate sustainably across borders.
Focus: Business systems, institutional development, technology, security, strategy, operational structure, and cross-border cooperation.

Board of Directors

Board members provide governance, perspective, and practical support so U.S. UCC can remain focused on responsible growth, community value, and meaningful impact.
Jose Martinez

Jose Martinez

Chief Financial Officer
Jose supports U.S. UCC financial oversight, budgeting, reporting, and responsible stewardship of organizational resources, helping keep programs, events, and initiatives financially aligned.
Oscar Rodriguez

Oscar Rodriguez

Public Relations
Oscar supports U.S. UCC public relations, community visibility, outreach, and communication efforts, helping strengthen relationships with members, partners, supporters, and the broader public.
Anna Kornienko

Oscar Rodriguez

Public Relations
Oscar supports U.S. UCC public relations, community visibility, outreach, and communication efforts, helping strengthen relationships with members, partners, supporters, and the broader public.

Program Leadership

Program leaders help turn U.S. UCC’s mission into practical work across business, culture, education, support, media, and wellness.
Sergey Rotov

Serhii Rotov

Sport Union Director
Sergey leads sports and wellness initiatives that bring people together through active events, community participation, healthy engagement, and programs that strengthen connection.
Anna Kornienko

Anna Kornienko

Theater Director
Anna supports theater and performing arts programs that celebrate culture, creativity, storytelling, and community expression through performances, events, and educational activities.
Julia Fesan

Julia Fesan

Art Center Director
Julia leads art-focused initiatives that promote creativity, cultural preservation, exhibitions, workshops, and community participation through visual arts and educational programming.
Natalie Aleksandrova

Natalie Aleksandrova

Choir “Burvinock” Director
Natalie leads choir and music programs that help preserve Ukrainian musical traditions, engage families and youth, and bring cultural performances to the community.
Tetiana Bessmertnaya

Tetiana Bessmertnaya

News and Media
Tetiana leads news and media initiatives that keep the community informed, highlight U.S. UCC programs and events, share important stories, and strengthen public awareness through digital content and communications.
Tetiana Slipchenko

Tetiana Slipchenko

Dancing Group “Tanock” Director
Tetiana leads dance programs that preserve Ukrainian traditions, engage children and adults, and bring the community together through rehearsals, performances, cultural events, and creative expression.

Governance and contact

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