Here at the Welcome Center, we work collaboratively to support and connect newcomer students and their families. Upon enrollment, each family is paired with a family liaison matched by shared language whenever possible—to ensure a welcoming and informed start.

Our multilingual team reflects the rich diversity of our community, with staff who speak Spanish, Arabic, Somali, Amharic, Tigrinya, Dari, Farsi, Urdu, Hindi, Amharic, Burmese, Karen, Karenni, Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, Swahili, Kinyarwanda and Kirundi. We value strong relationships built on communication, transparency, and trust

Leadership and Support Staff

Nasibu Nizigiyimana Nasibu Nizigiyimana

Welcome Center Coordinator

Sheena BustamanteSheena Bustamante

Welcome Center Secretary

Ryan LeeRyan Lee

Teacher on Special Assignment

Aicha NfaouiAicha Nfaoui

Community Engagement Coordinator

Family Liaisons

Our family liaisons represent the languages and cultures of our community, ensuring newcomer families receive support in their preferred language.

  • Spanish, Arabic, Somali
  • Amharic, Tigrinya 
  • Dari, Farsi, Urdu, Hindi
  • Burmese, Karen, Karenni
  • Ukrainian, Russian, Polish
  • French, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi 

Menghis BerhaneMenghis Berhane

Family Liaison

Isaac AmaniIsaac Amani

Family Liaison

Ana de Leon PedrozaAna de Leon Pedroza

Family Liaison

Shen ElenaShen Elena

Family Liaison

Fardosa ShuriyeFardosa Shuriye

Family Liaison

Mya WinMya Win

Family Liaison

Oksana YuryntsOksana Yurynts

Family Liaison

Abdul Zahedi Abdul Zahedi

Family Liaison