RefugeeOne Management Staff
Contact staff at: info@refugeeone.org or (773) 989-5647
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Melineh Kano, Executive Director
Jan Douglas, Director of Human Resources Adriano Gasparini, Manager of Housing Jenn Bosma Goodwin, Assistant Director of Development Ermias Ghiliazghi, Director of Finance Melissa Janisch, Manager of Youth Services Emina Mahic, Manager of Reception & Placement |
Maya Oyarbide-Sanchez, LCPC, Manager of Wellness Program
Zlata Paratusic, Director of IT & Operations Sara Spoonheim Amit, Director of Development Helen Sweitzer, Director of Resettlement Services Peyton Ruble, Manager of Employment Program |
Melineh Kano, Executive Director
Melineh Kano has been with RefugeeOne since 1985 and became its Executive Director in January 2013.
Melineh has overseen the creation, implementation, and evaluation of all RefugeeOne programs and its growth from a 3-person staff to today’s 40+. Additionally, Melineh 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.
As an Armenian refugee from Iran resettled by RefugeeOne in 1984, she is very passionate about creating a welcoming community for refugees from around the world. She received her degree in Business Management from the University of Rome and is fluent in five languages (Armenian, Farsi, French, Italian and English).
Melineh has overseen the creation, implementation, and evaluation of all RefugeeOne programs and its growth from a 3-person staff to today’s 40+. Additionally, Melineh 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.
As an Armenian refugee from Iran resettled by RefugeeOne in 1984, she is very passionate about creating a welcoming community for refugees from around the world. She received her degree in Business Management from the University of Rome and is fluent in five languages (Armenian, Farsi, French, Italian and English).