Adelen Kirkland

Adelen Kirkland currently serves as the Executive Director at the NC Association for Immigrants (NCA4I), a position held since March 2025. Prior to this role, Adelen Kirkland worked at the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) from October 2017 to April 2025 in various capacities, including Trafficking Victims Assistance Program Case Manager, Preferred Communities Program Coordinator, Community Engagement Coordinator, and Volunteer Coordinator. Earlier experiences also include a Social Media Intern position at the Women's College Coalition and various roles at the City of Raleigh Municipal Government, including Recreation Leader and PreXpress Camp Director. Adelen Kirkland began professional development as a Customer Service Representative at Amusematte Corporation. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in History, Political Science, Sociology, and Crime and Justice from Meredith College, completed in 2017.