Contact staff at info@refugeeone.org or (773) 989-5647
RefugeeOne Management Staff
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Melineh Kano, Executive Director
Jan Douglas, Director of Human Resources Sean Heraty, Manager of Workforce Development Ermias Ghiliazghi, Director of Finance Aimee Hilado, PhD, LCSW, Wellness Program Senior Manager Amy Hill, Senior Manager of Youth Services |
Maria Helena Hoyos, Senior Manager of Immigration
Emina Mahic, Manager of Reception & Placement Oleg Malski, Senior Manager of Outreach & Immigration Zlata Paratusic, Director of IT & Operations Sara Spoonheim, Director of Development Helen Sweitzer, Director of Resettlement Services |
Melineh Kano, Executive Director
Melineh Kano has been with RefugeeOne since 1985 and became its Executive Director, January 2013.
Ms. Kano has overseen the creation, implementation, and evaluation of all RefugeeOne programs. Additionally, Ms. Kano has been part of developing many national initiatives, such as the creation of HIV/AIDS Medical Case Management for Refugees, and providing technical assistance to newly formed Mutual Aid Associations locally and nationally.
Ms. Kano is an Armenian refugee from Iran. She received her degree in Business Management from the University of Rome and is fluent in five languages including Armenian, Farsi, French, Italian and English.
Ms. Kano has overseen the creation, implementation, and evaluation of all RefugeeOne programs. Additionally, Ms. Kano has been part of developing many national initiatives, such as the creation of HIV/AIDS Medical Case Management for Refugees, and providing technical assistance to newly formed Mutual Aid Associations locally and nationally.
Ms. Kano is an Armenian refugee from Iran. She received her degree in Business Management from the University of Rome and is fluent in five languages including Armenian, Farsi, French, Italian and English.
