Nadia Gordynsky is the Founder, President & CEO of Save a Life International. She has been a speaker and performer of Christian music for 25 years and has released four studio albums. During the last several years, Nadia has actively taken part in events organized by the Ukrainian diaspora at the United Nations and the Ukrainian Embassy in the U.S. Nadia is a strong advocate for women in crisis situations and promotes pro-life ideas in the United States and Europe.

Alex Harbuziuk, is a devoted husband, father of two, and grandfather to five. He has served on the board of Save a Life International since its inception. Alex graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1971. He was a long-time member of the Ukrainian Baptist Church of Chicago and is now a member of the Ukrainian Baptist Church in North Port, Florida.

Anelia Ras has served on the Save a Life International board since 2019 and is currently the Culture and Engagement Lead at Quaker Houghton, promoting global inclusion and diversity. With prior leadership roles at Unisys and consulting experience across North America and Africa, her expertise spans change management, organizational design, and DEI. Anelia also volunteers to support children's opportunities. She holds a B.Com in Business Management from the University of Pretoria and a B.Com Honours in Strategic Management from the University of South Africa.

Tim's life's work is helping people and giving back to God's Kingdom. He has been successful in doing so, by being heavily involved in a variety of organizations where he participates in events and fundraisers to bring awareness about the needs of the organizations and giving back financially through many different fundraisers through NIR Roof Care, and NIR Cares. Through NIR Cares, he gives the opportunity for his customers and employees to donate to an organization of their choice as well as giving back to the organizations that Tim supports, such as: Willow Creek Church, Save a Life International, Global Leadership Network, Generation Distinct, Christians Against Poverty, Open Eyes, and Administer Justice.

Ellen has been with Heartbeat International since 2012, first as legal counsel and now as International Program Specialist, overseeing over 1,200 affiliates in 90 countries and supporting the growth of new centers and networks. A 1982 graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Law, she has served as a missionary in Thailand and worked in various legal roles before joining the pro-life movement in 1989. Ellen combines her legal expertise with her passion for supporting women and sharing the Gospel of Life. She and her husband, Phil, have four adult children, and in 2018 she published her first book, Notes in the Margin.

Nadia Gordynsky is the Founder, President & CEO of Save a Life International. She has been a speaker and performer of Christian music for 25 years and has released four studio albums. During the last several years, Nadia has actively taken part in events organized by the Ukrainian diaspora at the United Nations and the Ukrainian Embassy in the U.S. Nadia is a strong advocate for women in crisis situations and promotes pro-life ideas in the United States and Europe.

Alla is the Chief Operations Officer for all of Save a Life International’s programs in Ukraine. From 2008 to 2018 she worked with the Social Insurance Fund as an accountant. She spent several years as the Director of the Chernivtsi Life Center, after which she went on to study counseling at the Coram Deo Institute of Counseling. She has also pursued UBTS counseling training. As COO of Operations in Ukraine, she now oversees several Life Centers, maintains their quality of care, and mentors Life Center staff.

Originally from just outside Odessa, Ukraine, Victoria moved to the U.S. with her family in the late 1990s. She studied Fashion and Merchandising in college and spent over 10 years working in the fashion industry. In 2020, a unique path led her to Save A Life International (SALI), where she quickly became a valued team member. In November 2022, after 16 years of waiting, she and her husband were blessed with a daughter. Now, Victoria is passionate about spreading that same hope to others around the world.

Elina Brynza has been the Academy Director since 2022. She also has experience as a Life Center director for over five years. After receiving her bachelors in economics and masters in philosophy, she went on to work as a financial manager in Ukraine. She studied at the Bible seminary and institute of Counseling - Koram Deo (counseling), and has two beautiful children.

Erik is a marketing director with many years of experience developing and executing marketing strategies for mass media brands and non-profits in Ukraine, where he has facilitated higher profitability and market awareness for his clients. He graduated with honors from Zaporizhzhia State University with a dual degree in Management and International Trading. Erik has received his Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree from the Irpin Bible Seminary. Erik and his wife live in Ukraine with their children.

Kristina is the Director of the Chernivtsi Life Center. A trained technologist and textile designer, she has over 10 years of diverse work experience, including business and ministry. After graduating from Kyiv Theological Seminary in 2012, she served at Blagodat EHC Church and continues to mentor young women and lead in children’s ministry.

Oksana was a SALI volunteer for many years, and in March 2023 became the Life Center’s Director in Zaporizhzhia. Her higher education background is in engineering. She has experience working with children. In 2021, she graduated from the Zaporizhzhya Bible Seminary, with a focus on Christian Education. In 2023, she graduated from the Institute of Leadership, Management, and Coaching’s program titled "Mentoring.” Together with her husband, she raises three children.

Olena Pcheliakova is the director of the Poltava Life Center. Her educational background is in world literature and the German language. She graduated from IRHL’s Institute of Christian Leadership Development. Since 2012, she has volunteered her time at crisis pregnancy centers, and then became Director of the Poltava Life Center when it opened in 2019.

Iryna Rozlutska is the Director of the Odessa Life Center. She graduated from the Yuzhno-Ukrainian Pedagogical University in Odessa, Ukraine. She has been a practicing psychologist and art therapist for 6 years. She is passionate about protecting life in all its forms. She and her husband have one teenage son.

Nataliya Ryaba is Director of the Khmelnytskyi Life Center. She studied at the Euro-Asian Inductive Institute, and went on to study counseling at the Coram Deo Institute of Counseling. She is formally trained as a paramedic by trade, which she has actively pursued since 2006. In 2019, she became the Director of the Khmelnytskyi Life Center. She is now furthering her education at the Khmelnytskyi National University studying Social Work, Social Pedagogy and Coaching. She and her husband have two wonderful daughters.

Natalia is the Direct of the Lviv Life Center. Her educational background is in physical education. She went on to become a fencing trainer and fitness instructor. From 2008 to 2022, she was a Regional Director of the FitCurves franchise company. She has several certifications in "Nordic" fitness styles. She was also a co-owner of six fitness clubs in Lviv, Stryi, Chervonograd, and Drohobych. Her husband is a pastor and together they have two adult children and two grandchildren.

Maria Dolacinska became the Life Center’s director in Gdańsk, Poland, in March 2024. In 1986, she and her husband fled Poland as political refugees during the communist regime. They arrived in California, United States, in 1987. Maria's educational background is in Chemistry, and she graduated from San Francisco State University in 1993. For the past two decades, she has primarily run her own business in Poland and abroad. Since 2019, she has been a volunteer with SALI (Save a Life International). In March 2023, she began working for SALI as a Coordinator of Clients. Maria is also an active member of her local Church of Christ, where she is responsible for accounting. She has a wonderful daughter, Daria.

Iryna Stepurko is studying at Ivan Ohiienko Kamianets-Podilskyi National University. She is responsible for social ministry at Christ the Savior Church. She graduated from Word of Life Bible Institute in Donetsk, Ukraine. She has worked with multiple organizations with missions to rehabilitate people with substance use disorders. She has served as a volunteer with the Pokrovsk Life Center team for two years, one of which has been during the war. Iryna is married and has a teenage daughter.

Tamara’s background is in the field of trade and economic relations. She has worked in the fitness industry from 2008 to 2023. Currently, she owns and operates three FitCurves fitness clubs in the city of Zhytomyr. Tamara conducts empowerment workshops for women and provides nutrition training. Together with her husband, she is raising two sons, and pursues cross country skiing.

From 2004 to 2021, Olha worked with the team at the Rivne Regional Phthisiopulmonological Medical Center as a nurse. Her background is in Psychology at Rivne State Humanitarian University. In 2009, she obtained her Masters of Psychology. Since the invasion of Ukraine, she has been providing psychological counseling assistance to women in crisis situations. She collaborates with organizations in both Ukraine and Poland. Together with her husband, she is raising a teenage son.

Natalia has been working in the medical field since 2006 and has a medical degree. She studies at the Euro-Asian Inductive Institute Precept Ministries International. She is a migrant from Donbas, a Christian church “Redemption” member. Raises a 12-year-old daughter.

Nataliia is originally from Severodonetsk, Luhansk region, and graduated from Khmelnytsky National University with a degree in "Management of Organizations." For 12 years, until 2022, she worked as a Regional Director in a supermarket chain. She has two children and a granddaughter. In 2022, due to circumstances, she and her family were forced to relocate to the USA. Having experienced the challenging journey of immigration and refugee life, she now serves women in need with great dedication and compassion.