Patrick Kearns

Executive Director

Patrick is an experienced organization leader, program and business developer...

Anelize Nader

Deputy Director

Anelize is a leader, a systems thinker and connector...

Naila Paul

Director of Youth Programs

Naila is an educator, program leader, and creative problem solver...

Michael Bartunek

Senior Farm Manager

Michael Bartunek is an experienced organic farm manager. He...

Will Brown

Development Director

Will is an experienced writer, strategic thinker, and project manager...

Meghan Gallagher

Head of Office Operations

Meghan comes to The Refugee Response with several years of experience in the nonprofit world...

Kim Wheeler

Teen Response Program Manager

Kim Wheeler has always strived to give voice to those overlooked...

Kate Nickley

Youth Mentoring Program Manager

Kate works alongside Youth Mentoring Program Family Liaisons...

Becky Trout Ashenfelter

Corner65 Director

Becky is a New Jersey native who moved to Cleveland in 2011...

Noah Toumert

Head of Content Creation

Noah Toumert was born in Cleveland and joined The Refugee Response in...

Kristen Mekota

Operations Manager

Kristen is the Operations Manager for The Refugee Response. She...

Khoon Thomas

Program Coordinator

Khoon Thomas received his B.A. in Philosophy, Politics & Economics...

Stephanie Muleba

Employment & Community Engagement Coordinator

Stephanie was born in the Democratic Republic Of The Congo. She...

Rachel Ramos

Farm Sales & Marketing Coordinator

Rachel brings a love of vegetables and many years of experience...

Maria Bozak

Program Coordinator

Maria is a licensed school counselor with extensive training and experience working...

Toni Sablack

Mentor Resource Coordinator

With a passion for life-long learning about the beauty and challenge...

Mohammad

Family Liaison

Mohammad supports enrollment, communication, and ongoing...

Nahla Abuhamdi

Family Liaison

Nahla Abuhamdi joined The Refugee Response as the Family Liaison...

Nazila Halim

Program Assistant

Nazila was born and raised in Afghanistan. She was resettled in Cleveland...