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
Case Aide

Saja Alshafeay
Micro-enterprise Support Specialist

Elizabeth Baldwin
Americorp Vista Staff

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 Aid

Aarozo Farhad
Refugee Services Director

Emma Gates
Americorp Vista Staff

Emma Gichere
Case Manager

Sarah Green
Finance and Administration Specialist

Helen Hamlin
Career Developer

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
Entrepreneurship Trainer

Annette Quinn
Volunteer Services Coordinator

Misael Ramirez
Data and Evaluation Manager

Tyler Stenson
Communications Coordinator

Suha Thiab
Office Coordinator

Pascasie Tuyisenge
Healthy Start Coordinator

Kara Townsend
Housing Manager
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