Dr Asfaw is the Executive Director of RICH, the Refugee and Immigrant Chamber of Commerce. He has a Master’s degree in Public Health Administration and is one of the founding members of RICH. He has 15 years experience in economic and health services management, including fundraising, grant administration and strategic planning process implementation. Before joining RICH he was the Program Director for the Jewish Family Services Business and Career Development program. He has extensive experience working with the Refuge and Immigrant community. He has done career and business development for many individuals and small businesses and will contribute significantly in furthering the goals of the Work for New Life project. His current responsibilities include oversight for Work for New Life and Bridge the Skills projects. He manages and coordinates program caseworkers, consultants, and volunteers. He is developing collaborative efforts between social service agencies, corporations, banks, foundations, and government agencies. He supervises, recruits and oversee project staff. He oversees and administers annual budgets. He assesses and approves client enrollment.

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