Kathryn Friesen
Executive Director
About
Our Team
Meet our team of dedicated professionals who bring their expertise and passion to support the mission of AAISA.
Executive Leadership
Laura Fryer
Senior Manager, Sector Capacity Building
Chloé McBean
Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives
Binita Jirel
Lead, Senior Management
Innovation and Systems Development
Abu Yandiev
Manager, Innovation and Systems Development
Thandi Mphoka
Lead, Innovation and Systems Development
Thi Tham Nguyen
Officer, Innovation and Systems Development
Policy and Communications
Andrew Lam
Manager, Policy & Communications
Aizel Castejon
Lead, Policy & Evaluation
Hessan Hanif
Lead, Policy & Evaluation
RAP National Coordinating Body
Umashanie Reddy
Manager, RAP National Coordinating Body
Belul Tesfu
Lead, RAP National Coordinating Body
Golnaz Shirzadi
Specialist, RAP National Coordinating Body
Grassroots Accelerator Program
Timiro Mohamed
Capacity Building Manager, Grassroots Accelerator Program
Crystal Guzman
Team Lead of Engagement, Grassroots Accelerator Program
Alex Lutzko
Lead, Grassroots Accelerator Program
Engagement
Aroop Rayu
Manager, Engagement
Diego Machado
Lead, Engagement
Czech Viajante
Lead, Engagement
Bassem N. Hafez
Officer, Engagement
Professional Development
Elaine Malinis
Manager, Professional Development
Amy Trang Mai
Senior Lead, Professional Development
Daria Savchuk
Lead, Professional Development
Nyakuoth Lam
Officer, Professional Development
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Contribute to making a positive impact on the lives of newcomers in Alberta. Explore our career opportunities and join our mission to build an inclusive community.
