Our Team

Meet the dedicated team behind AAISA

AAISA Team

Meet our team of dedicated professionals who bring their expertise and passion to support the mission of AAISA.

Management

Kathryn Friesen

Executive Director
Management

Roopali Saxena

Manager - Engagement, Research & Policy
Management

Laura Fryer

Manager - Programs & Services
Business Development & Administration

Andrew Lam

Business Development & Outreach Coordinator
Business Development & Administration

Yujin Lee

Administrative Officer
Engagement, Research & Policy

Abu Yandiev

Humanitarian Crisis Specialist
Engagement, Research & Policy

Aizel Castejon

Engagement Lead
Engagement, Research & Policy

Celine Truong

Research Coordinator
Engagement, Research & Policy

Chloé McBean

Engagement Coordinator
Engagement, Research & Policy

Crystal Guzman

Engagement & Research Lead
Engagement, Research & Policy

Heba Younes

Language Sector Lead
Engagement, Research & Policy

Meghan Cunningham

Research Lead
Engagement, Research & Policy

Nimra Lalani

Engagement Officer
Programs & Services

Amy Mai

Learning & Technology Coordinator
Programs & Services

Elaine Malinis

Professional Development Lead
Programs & Services

Tino Mungoni

Professional Development & Certification Officer

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