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.

Andrea Abarca
ICM Case Manager

Wael Abdelhafez
Case Manager

Khalid Ahmadzai
Senior Director of Partnerships

Tamana Ahmadzai
Youth Services Aide

Malath Alarnosi
Case Management Supervisor

Saja Alshafeay
Inspired Hands Coordinator

Elizabeth Baldwin
Employment Services Vista

Danielle Bennett
Youth Services Supervisor

Telma Berardo Melo
Immigration Legal & SOR Specialist

Bethany Carter
Entrepreneurship Program Manager

Kimberly Elder
Partnerships and Event Coordinator

Mahdi Faizy
Case Management Supervisor

Aarozo Farhad
Refugee Services Director

Emma Gates
Community Engagement Vista

Emma Gichere
Case Manager

Amy Hoskins
Deputy Director

Joanna Krause
Executive Director

Monica Maya
Case Manager

Irvine Mbanga
Employment Specialist

Lemine M’Bareck
Immigration Legal Services Manager

Elise Megale-DeVyldere
Youth Services Supervisor

Laurie Morrow
Sr Director of Human Resources

Saratiel Mugisha
Case Manager

Devon Newman
Entrepreneurship Coordinator

Hannah Peeples Crockett
Director of Finance & Grants

Annette Quinn
Volunteer Services Coordinator

Misael Ramirez
Data & Evaluation Manager

Katrina Reimer
Entrepreneurship Program Vista

Suha Thiab
Office Coordinator

Kara Townsend
Housing Manager & Communications Coordinator

Patience Tuyisenge
Maternal Child Healthcare Coordinator

John Wilson
Volunteer Services Supervisor

Adrian Zavaleta
Case Manager

Canopy Board of Directors

Beth Keck
Chair

Kevin Headshot

Kevin Mpambou Do Dang
Vice Chair

Rivka Zemke
Treasurer

Andres Rhodes
Secretary

Tasha Harris
Board Member

Jivette De Jesus
Board Member

Mohja Kahf
Board Member

Ayoola Carleton
Board Member

Yosief Musiel
Board Member