Nonprofit Founder and CEO, ENGin

03/29/23 • 38 min

In this episode, we’ll talk with Katerina Manoff, the founder and CEO of ENGin, a nonprofit organization that pairs Ukrainian youth with English-speakers for free online conversation practice and cross-cultural connection, with a mission to rebuild Ukraine through 1-on-1 connections.
Katerina shares the incredibly rewarding experience of dedicating your working life to a cause that you are passionate about, but also is candid about the challenges of starting a nonprofit while raising a young family.
To learn more about ENGin, volunteer, or donate to this impactful cause, visit: https://www.enginprogram.org/

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