Dora Chomiak
Dora Chomiak | |
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| Born | 1969 (age 56–57) New York, NY, USA |
| Alma mater | Princeton University (AB, 1991) |
| Occupations | Nonprofit executive, civic leader |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Employer | Razom for Ukraine |
| Title | Chief Executive Officer |
| Awards |  |
Dora Chomiak (Ukrainian: Дора Хом'як; born 1969) is a Ukrainian-American nonprofit executive and civic leader. She has served as Chief Executive Officer of Razom for Ukraine since 2014, overseeing large-scale humanitarian aid, advocacy, and grantmaking initiatives to support Ukraine’s sovereignty and civil society.[1][2][3] Her work has been recognized by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with the Order of Merit, Class III.[4] Her initiatives have garnered coverage in major media including TIME magazine;[5] and Princeton University alumni publications.[6]
Early life and education
[edit]Dora Chomiak was born in 1969 in New York, NY, USA, to Ukrainian immigrant parents. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy from Princeton University in 1991.[6] During her studies, she focused on Eastern European politics and emerging democratic institutions.
Early career
[edit]After graduation, Chomiak began her career in media development, co-founding a media incubator in Kyiv, Ukraine, aimed at establishing independent news outlets in the post-Soviet era.[7] She then led a USAID-funded $7 million project to strengthen Ukrainian civic institutions.[8] She later held senior editorial and product roles at McGraw-Hill and Thomson Reuters, where she managed global content strategy and digital initiatives.
Razom for Ukraine
[edit]In 2014, Chomiak began volunteering for Razom for Ukraine, a New York–based nonprofit organization founded to deliver humanitarian aid and support grassroots civil society amid the conflict in Eastern Ukraine. She became CEO in 2023. As CEO, she has:
- Coordinated large-scale emergency relief shipments of medical supplies and protective equipment during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
- Led international advocacy campaigns, securing partnerships with governments and corporations across North America and Europe.
Keynote lectures and public speaking
[edit]Chomiak has delivered keynote lectures on heritage, decolonization, and Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction at institutions including Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute[9] and Columbia University’s Harriman Institute.
Awards and recognition
[edit]- Order of Merit (Ukraine), Class III (2023) – Awarded by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on behalf of Razom for Ukraine for contributions to Ukrainian sovereignty.[4]
- Included in TIME100 Health list (2024) for leadership in humanitarian response.[5]
- Recognized by Princeton Alumni Weekly for support of democracy and civic engagement in Ukraine.[7][6]
References
[edit]- ↑ Pogrebin, Robin (2022-02-23). "NYC's Ukrainians Are Anxious and Afraid". The New York Times. New York City. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ↑ Kozinn, Allan (2022-12-20). "The Story of 'Carol of the Bells,' a Christmas Staple From Ukraine". The New York Times. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ↑ Soldak, Katya (2021-08-24). "Looking Back: How A Young Ukrainian-American Helped Build A National News Agency In Ukraine In The 1990s". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- 1 2 Harriman, Columbia University (2023-09-24). "Dora Chomiak Receives, on Behalf of Razom, Order of Merit from President Zelenskyy". Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- 1 2 Ducharme, Jamie (2024-05-01). "Dora Chomiak". TIME100 Health. TIME. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- 1 2 3 Princeton Alumni (2022-04-10). "Dora Chomiak '91 wants to bring the world 'together' for Ukraine". Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- 1 2 Princeton Alumni Weekly (2022-05-24). "Dora Chomiak '91 Is Supporting Democracy in Ukraine". Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ↑ CEPA (2023-07-31). "Dora Chomiak". Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ↑ HURI (2023-12-31). "Reflection on Keynote Lecture by Dora Chomiak". Retrieved 2025-08-21.