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WHO WE ARE

Ordinary People Doing the Impossible

We are a network of relentless problem-solvers, frontline organizers, and experts who refuse to wait for bureaucracy to catch up. Our team spans the globe, united by one purpose—delivering real impact in Ukraine. We don’t just talk about making a difference. We make it happen.

We’re proud to be recognized as a high-performing nonprofit

Our Team

Dane Miller

CEO

Dane was born and raised in Missouri and upon graduation from college, served in the United States Army for 7.5 years as a field artilleryman.

He deployed to Ghazni, Afghanistan and Al Minhad Airbase, UAE before being honorably discharged in 2015. Dane then managed logistics for Target Corporation for 1.5 years, platforming to an increased scope with Amazon.com in 2017.

He spent 4.5 years growing the reverse/return fulfillment, middle mile, and last mile delivery logistics efforts, culminating in the launch and directing of last mile delivery in Staten Island, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, NY during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dane is also the CEO and chairman of VFU and is dedicated to helping Ukraine through its defense against Russia’s full-scale invasion.

David Ribardo

Board Member

Aaron Farrell

CFO

Olivia Gudziewski

Board Member

Nicholas McCurrach

Board Member

Lt. Gen. Michael J. Basla, USAF, Retired

Honorary Chairman

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