I am a Buffalo native who has been working with the refugee and immigrant community for the past 5 years. My passion for working with the New American community came from my love for travel, learning about other cultures, community building, and creating an inclusive diverse Buffalo. By the age of 28 I have backpacked in over 18 countries, on 5 separate continents.

My work with the New American community spans from various roles in small business development, community organizing, ESL, empowerment programming, and research.