OUR TEAM
Osman Dulgeroglu
CEO
During Dulgeroglu’s tenure as CEO, he has expanded the organization’s reach to over 40 countries and extensively broadened Embrace Relief’s organizational focus. When Dulgeroglu joined Embrace Relief, the organization was primarily focused on disaster relief, and he is responsible for expanding the organization’s focus to include humanitarian relief initiatives including refugee relief, clean water, and global health initiatives, among others. With more than 20 years of experience in operations, leadership, management, and human resources, Dulgeroglu started his career in education management. Prior to joining Embrace Relief, Mr. Osman was CEO of the Dream School in Pittsburg and CEO of the Federation of Balkan American Associations. Mr. Dulgeroglu holds a B.S. in Biology from Marmara University in Istanbul, Turkey, and an M.S. in Nonprofit Administration from Louisiana State University.
Dana Coppola
Project Coordinator Public Relations Specialist
Dana Coppola is the Public Relations and Media Specialist at Embrace Relief where she is responsible for content creation, campaign planning and implementation, public speaking, and innovative thinking. She has increased Embrace Relief’s donor database by 90%, and during the COVID-19 Pandemic, she hosted the Stronger Together Livestream Fundraiser that had over 6,000 people in attendance and raised over $105,000. Dana is pursuing her master’s degree in Corporate and Organizational Communication with a concentration in Cross-Cultural Communication at Northeastern University.
Ismail Arican
Business Manager
Ismail works as the Business Manager and Bookkeeper at Embrace Relief. He is responsible for all accounting matters. He coordinates purchases, runs the organization’s online e-Bay presence and takes care of the office maintenance. Mr. Arican has worked as a Business Manager and a Bookkeeper in the non-profit sector since 2000 and for Embrace Relief since 2014. Mr. Arican holds a B.S. in Theology from Ankara University.
Bea Yabut Richardson
Social Media Specialist
Bea Yabut-Richardson is the Social Media Specialist at Embrace Relief where she is responsible for content creation, social media, digital, and email marketing. She connected with social media influencers who have 20K to 5M following and also with different celebrities and public figures for Embrace Relief’s first livestream fundraiser “Stronger Together” that had over 6,000 viewers and raised more than $105,000. She booked Lisa Guerrero and Gary Busey as guest speakers of the aforementioned fundraiser. She graduated from De La Salle University – Manila, Philippines with a BS in Business Management and further continued her education with a dual degree Masters in International Business and International Marketing from Hult International Business School – London, UK and Boston, MA.
Sarah Elsakhawy
Clean Water Project Coordinator
Sarah Elsakhawy is the Clean Water Project Coordinator at Embrace Relief, where she is responsible for donor outreach, email marketing, influencer contact, and campaign planning for the Fountains of Hope and Clean Water Initiative. Sarah is a graduate of Seton Hall University with a Bachelor of Science in Diplomacy and International Relations with a Russian focus. She is currently pursuing her J.D. at Seton Hall School of Law.
Kerri Brennan
Graphic Designer
Kerri Brennan is the Graphic Designer at Embrace Relief where she is in charge of creating and designing various materials for print and digital media. She has knowledge of Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, and other graphic design software. She has a passion for helping others and spreading awareness on global issues. Kerri is able to prioritize and manage multiple projects within design specifications. Kerri graduated from William Paterson University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Studio Art, and has over 4 years of graphic design experience.
