our team
The staff at NEW HOPE for Children (a registered DBA of New Hope Christian Services) has been working together for many, many years. Our team is a group of caring and dependable individuals who are dedicated to the Russian Adoption program and its philosophy.
New Hope also offers the unique opportunity to talk with parents who have adopted with us; this team of nurturing, adoptive moms are located across the U.S. and make up our Parent Outreach Network. These coordinators can assist you throughout your adoption process in addition to the personalized attention our families receive from the directors.
Everyone involved with New Hope is committed to making your adoption a successful and wonderful journey for you and your adopted child[ren].
Meet The Team - U.S.
Aleksandra Fleszar, Ph.D - Executive Director
Arna Bronstein, Ph.D - Russian Programs Director
Carmella Dow, M.S.W. - Director of Social Services
Paula DePlanche – Accountant
Kimberly Johnson - Christian Community Liaison
Staff in Russia
Galina – Head of Representative Office, St. Petersburg
Natalia – Facilitator, translator, escort
Irina – Court certified translator
Aleksej – Attorney, document expertise
Victor - Driver & escort
Michaela Ksenya is the adorable daughter of New Hope family, Melissa and Jason Dittrich. These photos were taken in Russia during their 2008 adoption: (left) meeting Michaela for the first time in Orphan House #2, (right) Michaela outside of St. Basil's. View the Dittrich travel album on our online Russian Travel Gallery.
Board of Directors, Members & Bios ---
Stephanie Carberry
Jerry Carberry
Dyan Ciccone
Bethany Cote
Celeste Karski
Chris Karski
Alisa Karwowski
Hugh MacDonald
Margaret Pelletier
Lon Siel
Phill Zarrow
Individualized Attention and Support ---
Parent Outreach Network - New Hope parents across the country are available to answer your questions, share their adoption experience, offer advice and walk you through the adoption process. Contact our office for more information and to connect with one of our coordinators.
Kena Clark - Illinois
Stacey Greanias - Northwest Indiana and Greek Orthodox
Community in Chicago
Regina Harten - New York/Long Island
Audrey Hilderbrand - Texas DFW
Kimberly Johnson - Texas and Christian Community
Alisa Karwowski - Northen New England
Kathryn Linn - Florida
Susan McKay - Texas at large
Maura Rosenbaum - Pennsylvania
Mary Tangolics - New Jersey
Call to begin your adoption
journey (603) 292-5078
Hague/Russia-Accredited
Highest Ethical Standards
Post-Adoption Support
New Hope for Children is a proud partner of the Joint Council.
Our Mission Statement
New Hope for Children, a registered DBA of New Hope Christian Services, is a Hague-accredited, Russia-accredited, licensed non-profit adoption agency existing to provide HOPE to orphaned children in Russia by finding their forever families throughout the USA with the highest of ethical standards. We are committed to building the strongest of families by providing emotional support and guidance through the entire adoption process, including post-adoption. Learn more
