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 an American Coptic Egyptian and a devoted member of the Coptic Church. With over 35 years of experience serving the Coptic community in both America and Egypt, he has dedicated his life to supporting youth and their families in Richmond, Maryland, and Ashburn, Virginia, through various initiatives within the Church. Currently, he leads the youth ministry at St. Moses Coptic Church in Ashburn, VA.
Roumany is married and a proud father of three children. He graduated from the Seminary School at St. Mark School of Theology at St. Mark’s Cathedral and St. Reweis’s Monastery in Cairo, Egypt, in 1989. In 1992, he earned his Master’s Degree in Theology and Coptic Studies from the Higher Institution of Theological Studies in Cairo. Following his graduation, he served as an assistant professor in the Department of Coptic Studies at the same institution.
