Our Staff
Mike Mbanza, Esq.
Executive Director & Immigration Attorney
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 Attorney, Mike provides legal advice and helps his clients remain in the United States lawfully by obtaining a legal status. Mike also provides 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.
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.
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.
Patrick Munyamahoro
Refugee and Immigration Services Coordinator
pmunyamahoro@path-of-hope.org
Patrick is our Refugee & Immigration Services Coordinator. He oversees the case management services to refugees and related individulas provides supervision to AmeriCorps members in the program. Patrick speaks English, Swahili, Kirundi, Kinyarwanda, Kinyamurenge and French.
Teresa Larson
tlarson@path-of-hope.org
Teresa Larson is a legal assistant for Path of Hope. Teresa earned a Paralegal degree from Kirkwood Community College and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Luther College. She provides legal assistance to Path of Hope Attorney(s) and assist with day to day activities at the office.
Shahd Taha
Volunteer
staha@path-of-hope.org