Our U.S. Leadership Team
Kristina Hanna:
Board Member
Kristina is an American Coptic Egyptian and a dedicated member of the Coptic Church, actively serving her community through various church initiatives. She learned the true meaning of sacrifice and selfless service at a young age when she lost both her parents and had to set aside her personal career aspirations to raise her younger siblings. This profound experience instilled in Kristina a strong sense of purpose, motivating her to rise above challenges, lead by example, and prioritize the needs of others.
Currently, Kristina teaches in public schools, nurturing and guiding the next generation. She is married and has three children. A proud graduate, Kristina earned her Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry, graduating Summa Cum Laude, with a minor in biology and a concentration in mathematics.
Dr. Essam Shanoudi:
Treasurer and Board Director
Dr. Essam Shanoudi is an American Coptic Egyptian and a dedicated member of the Coptic Church. He has played a pivotal role in the establishment of numerous churches across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Currently, he serves as a Board Director and Treasurer at St. Moses Coptic Church in Ashburn, VA.
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and accomplished businessman, Dr. Shanoudi is also an investor, philanthropist, mentor, and family man, proudly fulfilling the roles of brother, husband, and father to three children.
Dr. Shanoudi graduated from Cairo University in 1979 and earned a Master of Science in Accounting from the American University. He successfully passed the CPA exam shortly after completing his Master’s degree. In 1988, he obtained his Ph.D. from George Washington University and subsequently founded his own accounting firm.
Clerical Deacon Roumany Soliman
Founder and Executive Director
Roumany Soliman (Roumany Elkomos Arsanios) is a devoted Coptic Christian leader with more than 35 years of service to the Coptic community in Egypt and the United States. As the leader of Coptic Cross Ministries, he is deeply committed to empowering underprivileged Coptic Christians in Egypt—particularly people with disabilities, those facing terminal illness, widows, and their children.
Roumany’s passion for this mission began in 1985 when he entered the Seminary School at St. Mark’s Cathedral in Cairo. A year later, he joined the St. Abram Charity Organization, where he found joy in serving his poor brothers and sisters in Christ. That calling has only deepened over time. Since moving to the United States in 1997, he has continued to serve the Coptic community, especially new immigrants facing financial hardship.
To Roumany, this work is not just service—it is a calling from God. As a member of the Church’s dedicated clergy, he sees caring for the poor, the sick, and the marginalized as a direct expression of Christ’s teachings and the heart of Christian ministry. Through Coptic Cross Ministries, he strives to strengthen the bonds of community, faith, and dignity among the most vulnerable members of the Coptic Church.
