RefugeeOne
Annie Kaufman is an accomplished fashion professional with extensive experience in design, patternmaking, and education. Currently serving as the Studio Manager at RefugeeOne since January 2019, Kaufman manages the sewing program, teaches advanced sewing classes, and coordinates production. As the owner and designer of Annie the K. Plus Fashions since April 2012, Kaufman specializes in design, patternmaking, and technical construction. Previous roles include Head CAD Patternmaker at Flax and various instructor positions at Stevenson University, where Kaufman taught advanced and core patternmaking classes. With a Master's degree in Fashion/Apparel Design from Drexel University and a Bachelor's degree in History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Kaufman has also worked in technical roles across several companies, particularly in establishing product development and fit specifications.
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RefugeeOne
RefugeeOne creates opportunity for refugees fleeing war, terror, and persecution to build new lives of safety, dignity, and self-reliance. Every year, RefugeeOne serves more than 2,500 refugees and immigrants of all ages, ethnic groups, faiths, and backgrounds. Our primary focus is to assist these resilient individuals in becoming independent community members. As the largest resettlement agency in Chicago, RefugeeOne has welcomed more than 20,000 refugees through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program since 1982. RefugeeOne walks alongside refugees from the moment they land at O'Hare International Airport—welcoming them to Chicago and providing furnished apartments, English classes, job search support, mental health care, youth programming, and mentors to help them adjust to life in the U.S.