Governing Board

Anton Naumov brings over twenty years of professional experience spanning business management, software engineering, and applied data science. His early career included leadership and operational roles across several organizations in the business sector, where he developed experience in organizational management, strategic planning, and large-scale project execution.

He later transitioned into software engineering, working across several technology companies where he focused on the design and development of scalable systems, data processing pipelines, and integration of complex software and data environments. His engineering work emphasized reliability, scalability, and the practical application of advanced information technologies to complex operational and analytical challenges.

Anton holds graduate-level education in both Business Economics and Information Technology, providing an interdisciplinary foundation that supports the integration of technical innovation with organizational and research-oriented initiatives. He currently serves as Co-Founder and Research Lead of the National Health Data Science Lab, where his work focuses on advancing machine learning and data science methodologies for healthcare and biomedical research applications.

Alena has more than 15 years of research experience in neuroscience, genetics, molecular and cell biology. She is an outstanding and enthusiastic scientist in the area of stem cell research, genomics and neuroscience, with a focus on understanding genetic and molecular mechanisms of neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders using genetic approach and human stem cells. Alena has a strong publication record (12 articles and 741 citations), has made major presentations at recognized conferences, and has been a reviewer for top journal in the field. 

Alena’s research has had a lasting impact on area of neuroscience and identifying mechanisms of neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders such as Schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease. She has received awards and other recognition for her work in the field and throughout her academic career. In summary, Alena has a proven record of significant contributions to the scientific community, which have been widely recognized by prominent scientists and researchers throughout the world, including in 12 countries (Israel, Russia, Netherlands, China, France, UK, Germany, Belgium, Mexico, Japan, Italy, India).

Amy has over 15 years of experience working in nonprofit management, with a focus on faith-based organizations of various traditions in the U.S., Europe, and Australia, as well as in higher education in the Department of Religious Life at Brown University. She has held positions in multiple 501(c)(3) nonprofits, where she coordinated programs, large events, and volunteer teams. With a background in fundraising, administrative management, and multi-faith collaboration, Amy is dedicated to creating inclusive environments that foster personal growth.

Previous Nonprofit Board Memberships (all 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations):ISKCON of DC, Potomac, MD (Board Officer: Secretary)Campus Multi-faith Cooperative, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (Board Officer: Secretary) Krishna House, Gainesville, FL (Board Officer: Secretary)Grains of Truth, Gainesville, FL (Board Officer: President)Swamp Meadow Community Theater, Foster, RI (Board Officer: President)