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Meet the Leaders

At Bach Viet Association, our team of dedicated individuals has been working tirelessly since our establishment in 2000. We take great pride in the expertise and commitment of our staff, who bring their unique experiences and skills to contribute to our success.

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Mel Demoff

Executive Director

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Olga Arbuzova

Project Manager

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Heather Mai

Program Director/ CFO

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Chanthamaly Jan Kim

Assistant Project Manager

"Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible!" -Audrey Hepburn

My passion to help people become self-sufficient, to empower women, and encourage fairness in the workplace has led me to join Bach Viet in 2009 during the influx of refugees from Laos & Thailand to the United States. With my 20+ years of experience in business administration and as a small retail/ restaurant owner, I hope to make a better change in the world.

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Team Members

Ahmad Nazar Jahangiry

Ahmad Nazar Jahangiry

Lead Job Developer

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Shaheer Qayomi

Shaheer Qayomi

Job Developer

"It's not about ideas, it's about making ideas happen." - Scott Belsky

Yama Osmani

Yama Osmani

ESL Instructor

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Olha Zinchuk

Olha Zinchuk

Administrative Assistant

"To be called a refugee is the opposite of an insult; it is a badge of strength, courage, and victory." - Tennessee Office for Refugees

Angela Thao

Angela Thao

Administrative Assistant

"If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself!" Henry Ford

Belqis Hashimi

Belqis Hashimi

Job Developer

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