Who We Are

David Shakhunov

Founder & President

David is the founder of Embrace the World, an organization dedicated to serving those in need. Raised in a Christian family, he later came to embrace the faith personally. David has a deep passion for sharing the Gospel of Christ, especially with the underprivileged and those who have limited access to the message of hope. Over the years, he has been actively involved in children’s ministry, youth ministry, and has led baptism preparation classes. He previously served on the board of a Christian K–9 private school. David is married and has four beautiful children. In his free time, he enjoys meeting new people, reading, hiking, and playing soccer.

Alex Chouzhyk

Chief Financial Officer & Secretary

Alex has served as an volunteer of Embrace the World since the very beginning. Originally from Belarus, Alex has been attending church since he was 5 but only became a believer in the USA twenty years later. Alex is a member of a local church in Sacramento and throughout the years served in various ministries, including kids, youth, and translation. When he is not working, Alex enjoys outdoors, reading books and watching sports. He is a big AC Milan fan and is passionate about making the Christ’s name known!

Darya Shakhunov

Marketing & Social Media

Embrace Kenya Center

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