About Vanya:

Vanya Koepke was born in Russia, grew up in an orphanage, and was adopted by an American family at the age of ten. Since then, Vanya has received multiple awards and now serves as an elected official in Wisconsin. Vanya is also a speaker and the author or two books, You Are Here for a Purpose (2023) and Authentic with Purpose (2026). 

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Discover his deeply inspiring journey - one that has already touched thousands. It begins with an unlikely birth, navigates a broken home and absent parents, the desperation of begging for food, the harsh realities of a Russian orphanage, the sting or rejection, and ultimately leads to a transformative and unlikely adoption. 

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​In addition to his private sector career and public service, Vanya has shared his story dozens of times with audiences ranging from one to hundreds. His goal - through both his books and speaking engagements - is to inspire others to live out their purpose to the fullest while embracing courageous authenticity in every season of life.