Our Staff

Mike Mbanza, JD.
Executive Director & Immigration Legal Representative
mmbanza@path-of-hope.org
Since 2011, Mike has been providing legal representation for nonimmigrants and immigrants, including refugees and asylum seekers, before the Department of Homeland Security and in the immigration court. As an Immigration Legal Representative, accredited by the BIA under the Department of Justice, Mike; provides legal advice and helps his; clients lawfully remain in the United States by obtaining a legal status. Also, Mike has provided presentations in; several communities on various immigration topics. Mike earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Iowa and a Juris Doctor’s Degree from Western Michigan University.

Andrew Keller
Executive Assistant
akeller@path-of-hope.org
Dr. Andrew Keller is Executive Board Secretary for Path of Hope, having joined the Organization in 2013. He has a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Iowa and ten years of experience in IT as a Database Development professional.

Jacques Luzindya
Refugee & Immigration Services Coordinator
jluzindya@path-of-hope.org
Jacques is our Refugee & Immigration Services Coordinator. He joined Path of Hope as a RefugeeRISE AmeriCorps member in 2017. Jacques has bachelor’s degree in theology and pastors an African Church on Sundays.

Dina Bazofabharushe
Immigration Legal Services Coordinator
dbazofabharushe@path-of-hope.org
Dina is our Immigration Legal Services Coordinator. She joined Path of Hope as a RefugeeRISE AmeriCorps member in 2018. Dina is pursuing a degree in Paralegal at Kirkwood Community College. She is fluent in English and Swahili.

Nancy Luluwa
Refugee & Immigration Services Coordinator
nluluwa@path-of-hope.org
Nancy is our Refugee & Immigration Services Coordinator. She joined Path of Hope as a RefugeeRISE AmeriCorps member in 2018. Nancy provides comprehensive case management services to refugee and immigrants while focusing primarily on their employment needs. She earned has Nursing degree and is pursuing a second degree in Medical Laboratory Science.

Susan Shultz
Refugee & Immigration Services Coordinator
sshultz@path-of-hope.org
Susan is our Refugee & Immigration Services Coordinator. She joined Path of Hope as a RefugeeRISE Americorps member in 2018. She speaks English and is studying to improve her basic French. Susan has an Associate’s degree in Journalism. She provides comprehensive case management services to refugee and immigrants while focusing primarily on their employment needs. Susan also provides clerical and administrative support to the office.

Nigel Gawa
Office Manager
ngawa@path-of-hope.org
Nigel is our Office Manager. He joined Path of Hope in 2018. He speaks English and Tswana. Nigel maintains office services by organizing office operations and procedures; controlling correspondence; designing filing systems; reviewing and approving supply requisitions; assigning and monitoring clerical functions. Nigel also provides administrative support to the Executive Director.

Naara Rodriguez
Immigration Legal Services Coordinator
nrodriguez@path-of-hope.org
Naara is our Legal Immigration Services Coordinator. She joined Path of Hope as a member of RefugeeRISE AmeriCorps in 2018. Naara earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and is fluent in Spanish and English.

Belen Castaneda
Immigration Legal Services Coordinator
bcastaneda@path-of-hope.org
Belen is our Legal Immigration Services Coordinator. She joined Path of Hope as a member of RefugeeRISE AmeriCorps in 2018. She is currently studying Health promotion and Environmental policy and planning at the University of Iowa. She is fluent in English and Spanish.

Grace Assan
Administrative Assistant
gassan@path-of-hope.org
Grace is our Administrative Assistant. She joined Path of Hope as a volunteer in 2018. She speaks English, Swahili, and basic French. Grace maintains office services by organizing office operations and procedures; controlling correspondence; designing filing systems; reviewing and approving supply requisitions; assigning and monitoring clerical functions. Grace also provides administrative support to the Executive Director.
Shahd Taha
Volunteer
staha@path-of-hope.org
Mayombo Ali Mbanza
Volunteer
ambanza@path-of-hope.org