Membership

Honoree

Nataliia Makohon

She/Her | Project Manager in Communications
Company: Ukrainian foundation
Moved Here from: Kyiv on April 2023
Why did you move here?

Hi, dear Sey Hey Friend! I moved to Oregon due to the Russian invasion to my country. War destroyed my previous life and career but it did not destroyed my desire to help people in need, to become stronger advocate, and find resources to start over for me and my community. Once I visited Sey Hey. I was impressed by the strong feeling of community of friends and partners. I was hesitating up to the last minute, but I feel that I am ready to commit, to find more connections and be strong together. Thank you so much for doing this, for uniting people, government, non-profits and creating strong society.

What is one thing that you need/want from a community right now?

Community networking to understand how and where I can be effective the most to help people like me to integrate, feel strong, use all the knowledge and experience

What kind of civic connection are you interested in making?

I am interesting in making strong civic connections with the participants of the Partners in Diversity Community for advocacy the social justice, support programs, mental and economical health to thrive and success together.