Meet our team!
Rooted in lived experience.
Driven by compassion.
Focused on change.
Our team consists of devoted bilingual professionals who possess lived experience and are enthusiastic about bringing about a positive change in the lives of our clients.
From directors to caseworkers and volunteers, we collaboratively work to provide comprehensive support to the individuals we serve.
Oksana Kalala
FOUNDER and MANAGING DIRECTOR
Since starting New Arrivals Support CIC in 2022, she has grown it from a small local initiative into a nationally recognised social enterprise.
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Olena Podolska
UKRAINIAN SUPPORT GREENWICH — Team Leader
USG Project Bilingual Caseworker. She leads the team behind the Ukrainian Support Greenwich project and has been part of the organisation since its very beginning.
📧 olena.usg@nascic.org.uk
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Yuliia Mazuryk
UKRAINIAN FAMILY UNDER 5 STAY & PLAY — Project Lead
USG Project Bilingual Caseworker. She manages the Maliatko family stay and play project, supporting parents and children within the community.
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Julia Botan
LEWISHAM UPE SUPPORT & 50+ WELLBEING — Project Lead
USG Project Bilingual Caseworker. She manages the 50+ Wellbeing project and the Lewisham UPE Support, helping service users in the community feel supported and connected.
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Olha Radishevska
ESOL for OLDER UKRAINIANS & HERITAGE BOOKSHELF PROJECT — Project Lead
USG Project Bilingual Caseworker. She manages the Community Library “Heritage Bookshelf” and ESOL for older Ukrainians project, creating spaces for learning, culture, and connection.
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Valentyna Gunchak
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
She began as a volunteer providing admin support and is now employed, training to become an accountant — a true example of how volunteering can lead to new opportunities.
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Alshaymaa Muhammed
VOLUNTEERS COORDINATOR
She is playing a key role in coordinating sessions and overseeing all volunteers helping in the ESOL for Afghan Women project, which delivers free English lessons to Afghan women.
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Mohammad Raufi
MULTILINGUAL CASEWORKER — GARS PROJECT
He is supporting families through every stage of resettlement. He works closely with families to help them access services, overcome challenges, and move towards independence.
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Ariana Masoud
MULTILINGUAL CASEWORKER — GARS PROJECT
She is working directly with newly arrived families, guiding them through housing, services, and daily life in the UK. From the initial move-in to long-term stability, she supports families in building independence.
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Anna Kanivets
YOUTH WORKER
As a youth worker with the Ukrainian Youth Project, she supports teenagers in building confidence, exploring opportunities, and finding their voice in the community.
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Veronika Shliakhova
YOUTH WORKER
She is a youth worker for the Ukrainian Youth Project, creating a safe and welcoming space where young people can learn, grow, and connect.