Our Team

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 Partnerships

Tamana Ahmadzai
Youth Services Aide

Rania Alassadi
Youth Services Coodinator

Saja Alshafeay
Inspired Hands Coordinator

Dominique Andrade
Employment Specialist

Solange Avalo-Fox
Volunteer Services Coordinator

Elizabeth Baldwin
Volunteer Services Coordinator

Telma Berardo Melo
Immigration Legal & SOR Specialist

Bethany Carter
Entrepreneurship Program Manager

Kimberly Elder
Partnerships Coordinator

Mahdi Faizy
Case Management Supervisor

Aarozo Farhad
Refugee Services Director

Emma Gichere
Case Manager

Rebekka Gottert
Case Manager

Amy Hoskins
Deputy Director

Norma Hyche
Case Manager

Mallory Johnson
Partnerships AmeriCorps VISTA

Joanna Krause
Executive Director

Monica Maya
Case Manager

Irvine Mbanga
Employment Specialist

Elise Megale-DeVyldere
Youth Services Supervisor

Laurie Morrow
Sr Director of Human Resources

Saratiel Mugisha
Case Manager

Isidore Ndayisaba
Intensive Case Manager

Devon Newman
Entrepreneurship Coordinator

Hannah Peeples Crockett
Director of Finance & Grants

Katrina Reimer
Entrepreneurship Outreach Coordinator

Katie Ricardo
Employment Specialist

Suha Thiab
Office Coordinator

Kara Townsend
Housing Manager

Patience Tuyisenge
Maternal Child Health
Manager

Nicholas Watkins
Citizenship Program AmeriCorps VISTA

Clemantine Uwineza
Youth Services Coordinator

Adrian Zavaleta
Quality Assurance Manager

Clayton Willis
Volunteer Engagement AmeriCorps VISTA

Canopy Board of Directors

Beth Keck
Chair

Andrés Rhodes
Vice Chair

Rivka Zemke
Treasurer

Tasha Harris
Secretary

Adam Kees
Board Member

Jivette De Jesus
Board Member

Dr. Mohja Kahf
Board Member

Rodrigo Toledo
Board Member

Yosief Musiel
Board Member

Andy Altom
Board Member

Dr. Leonard Mukasa
Board Member