New name, same mission! LIRS is now Global Refuge. Learn more.

New name.
Same mission.

LIRS is now Global Refuge.

Welcoming newcomers since 1939.

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Development and Mobilization Team

Our team is here to help with any questions you have about giving to or getting involved with Global Refuge.

Meet the Team

  • Andrew G. Steele

    Chief Development and Mobilization Officer

  • Nassir Ahmad

    Philanthropic Advisor

  • Bethany Barkley

    Business Development Officer

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  • Rev. Dan Beirne

    Director for Mobilization & Faith Relations

  • Jon Buuck

    Director of Development

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  • Hannah Freedberg

    Foundation Relations Officer

    Email | 667 354 3975

  • Kendra Hernandez

    Corporate Giving Specialist

    Email | 410 625 6734

  • Headshot of Deacon Sarah Kretschmann

    Deacon Sarah Kretschmann

    Congregational Engagement Specialist

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  • Valerie Kurka

    Manager for Individual Giving

    Email | 240 630 3562

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    Natalie Ledeboer-Cid

    Grants Coordinator

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  • Karla Leitzman

    Philanthropic Advisor

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  • Nathan M. Lundgren

    Leadership Giving Officer

    Email | 218 210 0541

  • Shanshan Ni

    Prospect Development Strategist

  • Betsabe Rosas

    Coordinator for Development & Mobilization

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  • Rev. Eric C. Shafer

    Pastor-in-Residence

  • Bradley Stefan

    Prospect Research Analyst

  • Sandra Cline

    Advisor, Church Relations

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  • Dr. Tala AlRaheb

    Impact and Innovation Officer

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  • Dave Wangaard

    Senior Advisor, Church Relations

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  • Beatrice Cork

    Philanthropic Advisor

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