Before coming to work at the Freedom Foundation, Dmitriy worked on multiple outreach efforts including the 2020 U.S. Census, nonpartisan candidate campaigns, and Slavic Vote–an organization focused on helping the Russian, Ukrainian, and Slavic communities get out and vote. He is active in his state and local party and has enjoyed volunteering at White House events in Washington, D.C. Dmitriy enjoys working with people and has extensive experience in customer service and conflict resolution. Before getting involved in politics, Dmitriy attended Oregon Culinary Institute and earned his culinary certification while running a private catering business. In his free time he loves cooking and entertaining his friends & family, practicing with his band, and traveling to new places.