Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants
Amanj Dizayee has a diverse professional background, ranging from teaching to interpreting and managing housing for refugees and immigrants. With experience in education, interpretation, and case management, Amanj brings a unique skill set to each role. Amanj holds a Master's Degree in Global Development & Peace from the University of Bridgeport, as well as a Master's Degree in Political Science and Government from St- Clements University. Overall, Amanj's career has been dedicated to providing support and assistance to marginalized and vulnerable populations.
Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants
The Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI), formerly the International Institute of Connecticut (IICONN), was founded in 1918 and is a statewide nonprofit agency that provides legal and social services to immigrants and refugees in Connecticut to help them become self-sufficient, integrated and contributing members of the community. CIRI offers legal, social, linguistic and educational programs to help refugees, asylees and immigrants overcome the many barriers they face in adjusting to their new environments. In addition, CIRI provides special services to victims of serious crimes such as human trafficking, torture and domestic violence. Each year, CIRI assists close to 5,000 individuals from its offices in Bridgeport, Stamford and Hartford.