Our team is the driving force behind our mission and vision, bringing unparalleled energy, dedication, and talent to the table. Get to know the incredible individuals who are dedicated to our mission of creating a community where refugees are welcomed and equipped with all they need to build new lives.
Khalid Ahmadzai
Senior Director of Economic & Community Development
Andrea Abarca
ICM Case Manager
Saja Alshafeay
Inspired Hands Coordinator
Elizabeth Baldwin
Employment Services Vista
Tuka Burhan
Youth Services Aide
Telma Berardo Melo
Immigration Legal and SOR Specialist
Kimberly Elder
Circle of Welcome Coordinator
Mahdi Faizy
Case Management Supervisor
Shabnam Faizy
Youth Services Aide
Aarozo Farhad
Refugee Services Director
Emma Gates
Community Engagement Vista
Emma Gichere
Case Manager
Amy Hoskins
Deputy Director
Javier Hernandez
Case Manager
Elise Megale-DeVyldere
Youth Services Coordinator
Laurie Morrow
Sr. Director of Human Resources
Saratiel Mugisha
Case Manager
Hannah Peeples Crockett
Director of Finance and Grants
Annette Quinn
Volunteer Services Coordinator
Misael Ramirez
Data and Evaluation Manager
Katrina Reimer
Entrepreneurship Program Vista
Suha Thiab
Office Coordinator
Kara Townsend
Housing Manager & Communications Coordinator
Pascasie Tuyisenge
Healthy Start Coordinator
Canopy Board of Directors
Clint Schnekloth
Chair
Ayoola Carleton
Vice Chair
Beth Keck
Secretary
Kevin Mpambou Do Dang
Treasurer
Tasha Harris
Board Member
Jivette De Jesus
Board Member
Mohja Kahf
Board Member
Andrés Rhodes
Board Member
Yosief Musiel
Board Member
Rivka Zemke
Board Member