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MEET THE TEAM

All program staff are culturally and linguistically competent to serve African immigrants and refugees. We are African immigrants who speak multiple languages. We understand the culture and are effective at removing the barriers that prevent Africans from accessing support services.

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SAYFSM staff are professionals with experience and training in providing services to people living with HIV/AIDS. They are effective in providing HIV-positive individuals with a continuum of care, linking them to medical care, and meeting their basic and other needs.

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THE TEAM

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Bob Sannerud

Board Chair, Life Link, CPA

Neal Meyer

Treasurer, TCF, CPA

Daniel Namarra

Roosevelt High School, Program Developer/Teacher

Habtamu Awetu

Lawyer

Kurt Bachmayer

Tech Specialist, retired 

Lakka Benti

Program Analyst

Ephraim Olani

SAYFSM, Executive Director

Lisa Dalke

Century College, Literacy Educator

Milcah Elias

Financial advisor 

Kano Banjaw (PhD)

Educator/Professor 

PHONE

651-644-3983

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