STAFF & BOARD
Melineh Kano
Executive Director
Melineh has been with RefugeeOne since 1985 and became Executive Director in January 2013.
​She has overseen the creation, implementation, and evaluation of all RefugeeOne programs and growth from a 3-person staff to today’s 100+. Additionally, Melineh has helped develop many national initiatives, such as the creation of HIV/AIDS Medical Case Management for Refugees and the provision of technical assistance to newly-formed Mutual Aid Associations locally and nationally.
As an Armenian refugee from Iran resettled by RefugeeOne in 1984, Melineh has a deep personal connection to her passion for 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).
Executive Team
- Jan Douglas, Director of HR
- Ermias Ghiliazghi, Director of Finance
- Melissa Janisch, Youth Program Senior Manager
- Maya Oyarbide-Sanchez, Director of Wellness
- Zlata Paratusic, Director of IT & Operations
- Emily Parker, Resettlement Services Senior Manager
- Peyton Ruble, Integration Services Senior Manager
Board of Directors
Jennifer Borrell
President
Ilya Sheyman
Vice President
Debbie Kobak
Treasurer
Oi Eng-Crandus
Secretary
Hassen Al-Shawaf
Anne Brody
Nathan Brown
Rebecca Carlins
Diana Fulaza
Juliette Goldstein
Alan Greene
James Juchau
Gary Kaufman
Maureen "Mo" Meyer
Evan Moilan
Michael Petersen
Stacy French Reynolds
Kyle Severson
Kruti Parikh Shah
