Ramone is a graduate of UofL and will be going back in the fall for his master’s in social work. Prior to Catholic Charities he worked at Amazon as a community engagement program manager and was part of the U.S. Navy. Ramone’s various roles have taken him all around the country, as well as the world, […]

Ashley is so excited to join Catholic Charities! She is a first-generation Mexican immigrant and came to the US with her parents when at 5 years old and is a DACA recipient. Ashley has been working with the immigrant populations of Southern Indiana and Louisville all her life. Before joining Catholic charities, she worked with a […]

Annia is really excited to join this amazing organization as a Refugee Employment Specialist. Prior to joining this team she has worked at Amazon for 8 years in multiple HR roles and has a strong background experience in HR and Recruiting. Her last role before joining Catholic Charities was a Sr. Staffing Coordinator with Amazon. Annia […]

Mandela is a native of the Democratic Republic of Congo. He and his family moved to the U.S. as refugees through Kentucky Refugee Ministries. He is one of eight children in his family. Mandela earned a BA in Foreign Language and International Studies, with a minor in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies, from Bellarmine University. […]

Oumie was born in The Gambia, West Africa, but grew up in Michigan. She attended Michigan State for undergrad and just graduated from UofL with their Master’s in Public Health with a concentration in Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences. Oumie’s work background includes serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in her home country, […]

Walter is a native of Somerset, Kentucky, and a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University.  He has spent 27+ years working for Louisville Metro Government as a Community Engagement Manager; most recently with Louisville Parks and Recreation.  He is a proud father of a daughter and a son both in their early 20’s.  Walter is excited to be apart of […]

Angela is excited to join the Kentucky Office for Refugees as the Young Adult Services Coordinator. Angela is passionate about serving immigrants and refugees and was deeply dedicated to these communities in her previous role at JCTC. She holds a PhD in Ethnomusicology and African Studies. She is also a professional musician (Yapa!, Song Sparrows) […]

Erika is a graduate of WKU and UL, making Louisville her forever home. Throughout her career, Erika has worked to give a voice to individuals often marginalized. In her new role as the Director of Long- Term Care Ombudsman program, Erika is able to do two of her favorite things- advocate for residents of long-term care and lead the […]