Freshta Kohgadai:
Freshta Kohgadai taught at Title I schools where she assisted students and their families with language access. She led several fundraisers to help underserved communities here and abroad. Her personal and professional experiences have led her to develop a passion for community organization and guided her work in advocating for marginalized communities and helping those in need.
She currently serves on the UAA Team as the Executive Director in which she has taken the lead in refugee resettlement, and is helping as a legal assistant. In her role she has secured the donation center UAA utilized to serve over 500 Afghan newcomers, spearheaded the donation initiative, and the resource fair that served hundreds of people. She continues to help build relationships with several community organizations to better serve the newly arrived Afghan community.