Our Board
SHC's all volunteer Board of Directors consists of eight members who serve a one year, renewable term. Board members meet quarterly and participate actively in both governance and programs.
Elahe Darabi
Merritt Groeschel (Staff) Aliya Husain Nancy Liebermann |
Meira Neggaz
Loan Nguyen Kate Talbot (Staff) Aerlande Wontamo |
Elahe DarabiElahe Darabi joined the SHC Board of Directors in 2019. She loves to share her experience as a refugee resettled in the US, as well as her language skills, to help others find their feet. Elahe currently works at Foodhini, a local immigrant catering business. Prior to that she worked as a community interpreter in Turkey while studying for an arts degree.
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Aliya HusainAliya Husain joined the SHC Board of Directors in 2020. During her 20+ year career at the World Bank, Aliya has helped countries develop solutions to reduce poverty and build shared prosperity. She is currently a Country Officer for Egypt, Yemen, and Djibouti in the World Bank’s Middle East and North Africa Department. Her most recent focus is on how the World Bank can best support Yemen as it confronts war and a resulting humanitarian crisis. Prior to the World Bank, she worked at the Inter-American Development Bank for 4 years. Aliya speaks fluent Urdu. She received her B.A. from Williams College and her Masters in Public Policy at Harvard University. She is a native Washingtonian and lives in Arlington Virginia with her husband, daughter, stepson, and two dogs.
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Nancy LiebermannStarting as a volunteer SHC tutor in January 2017, Nancy has worked with Syrian and Afghan families in Prince George's and Montgomery Counties. Nancy brings her experience as a longtime Executive Director of a DC nonprofit organization focusing on affordable housing for people with mental health challenges. She has served in various Board roles at Temple Sinai where she is currently engaged in reproductive health and rights and antiracist initiatives. As an attorney, she represents low income individuals with legal issues arising from debt. Her mom was a long-time ESOL teacher and she is proud to continue her legacy.
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Meira NeggazMeira Neggaz joined the SHC Board of Directors in 2020. Meira is the Executive Director of the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU). Before joining ISPU, Meira was the Senior Program Officer for Marie Stopes International (MSI), a leading international health organization working in 42 countries. Formerly, Meira was the first Executive Director of WINGS in Guatemala, the Guatemalan Country Representative for Curamericas, and the Intake Team Leader at the Big Brother Association of Greater Boston. She holds a BA from Huron University, a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, and an International Health Certificate from Boston University.
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