Welcome New Team Members!

Idaho Office for Refugees and our programs are thrilled to welcome new members to our team! Plus - we're hiring one more instructor (part-time) for the English Language Center. Find application details here. 

Viktoriia Siedikova is a new career advisor at Global Talent. Originally from Ukraine, Viktoriia started her career as an HR professional there, bringing a mix of skills and experiences to her current role. She earned a master's degree in management and economics from the Kharkiv National University of Economics. Before joining Global Talent, she served as a Community Advisor and interpreter for Agency for New Americans in Boise. Viktoriia is committed to community development and cross-cultural communication. 

English Language Center welcomes new instructors Mansur Arifi and Rachel Wickstrom.

Mansur teaches two English classes at the main ELC building. His career journey spans education and humanitarian work. Born in Kabul, his academic pursuits led him to Turkey, where he delved into agricultural economics and taught English. He then served seven years with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in refugee protection in Turkey. 

Rachel is teaching the Afghan women's class at the Afghan Cultural Center of Idaho. These new additions to our team come as a result of increased student enrollment and our Curriculum Coordinator, Devon Jancin, taking on new responsibilities through our partnership with Global Talent's new Employer Engagement Program grant.

Read our previous post to get to know Genny Gerke with Global Gardens!