New name.
Same mission.
LIRS is now Global Refuge.
Welcoming newcomers since 1939.
See Our EvolutionLIRS is now Global Refuge.
Welcoming newcomers since 1939.
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Leadership
Meet our leadership team, board of directors, and president’s council.
President and CEO
President and CEO
Bring more compassion, expertise, and thought leadership to the conversation.
From those working directly with newly arriving immigrants and refugees, to those providing the backbone of infrastructure and support to make our work possible, these are the leaders who are enabling us to achieve our mission and goals.
Meet our Senior Leadership TeamThe board includes former refugees or first-generation immigrants, professionals, and community members who are committed to advancing the dialogue surrounding refugees and immigrant rights.
Meet our Board of DirectorsThe Council provides Global Refuge President & CEO Krish O’Mara Vignarajah with strategic advice related to the organization’s key priority areas and its efforts to effectively fulfill its mission and vision.
Meet our President's CouncilEmployment with Global Refuge offers a chance to change the world.
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