Asylum Access’ international team possesses decades of experience in legal services, advocacy, and community empowerment.
Our Offices: Global | Malaysia | Mexico | Thailand
Board of Directors
Global
Asylum Access Global supports the organization’s global and regional work with litigation strategy, development, and administrative operations.
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| Emily Arnold-Fernández, Esq. |
Diana Essex-Lettieri, MALD |
Luisa Sotelo |
| Founder and Executive Director |
Deputy Director |
Global Finance Director |
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| Elizabeth Otto |
Lisa D’Annunzio, Esq. |
Tom Dixon |
| Associate Director of Operations |
Development Director |
Associate Director of Programs |
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| Daniela Reinoso |
Simon McDonagh |
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| Latin America Human Resources Manager |
Development and Communications Coordinator |
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| James C. Hathaway, J.S.D. |
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| Senior Advisor |
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Malaysia
Asylum Access Malaysia (AAM) provides direct legal services and Know-Your-Options trainings to asylum seekers and engages with UNHCR to improve access to refugee rights.
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| Hui Ying Tham |
Siva Manickam |
Nazim Bashir |
| Director, Asylum Access Malaysia |
Administrative Officer |
Community Outreach Coordinator |
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| Megan McDonough |
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| Refugee Case Manager |
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Mexico
Asylum Access Mexico (AAMX) was founded in 2015 to ensure due process and access to justice through legal services, community legal empowerment, and policy advocacy programs.
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| Alejandra Macias |
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| Director, Asylum Access Mexico |
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*For safety reasons, not all employees listed.
Thailand
Asylum Access Thailand (AAT) provides legal counsel and representation to refugees seeking asylum in refugee status determination proceedings conducted in Bangkok.
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| Naiyana Thanawattho |
Lisa Feirabend |
Wanrob Wararasdr |
| Director, Asylum Access Thailand |
Refugee Case Manager |
Community Outreach Coordinator |
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| Samuel Siew |
Dulyapon Somsri |
Suchada Saiyud |
| RSD Team Leader |
Finance and Operations Coordinator |
Office Lead/Legal Advocate |
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| Yuhanee Jehka |
Nuchnalin Leerasantana |
Nichapa Chanwisitkul |
| Protection Team Leader |
Community Outreach Officer |
Protection Officer |
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| Soahil Arshad |
Interpreter Coordination Officer |
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| Paralegal |
Shuqul Ahmed |
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Board
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| Michael Sapoznikow |
Michael Teshima |
Krista Maddox |
| Chair |
Secretary |
Treasurer |
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| Susan Simone |
Lindsay Toczylowski |
Rachel Gordon |
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| Steven Solinsky |
Shalini Nataraj |
Michael Diedring |
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