RefugeeOne
Kalie Riemer is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in program coordination and case management, currently serving as the Preferred Communities Program Coordinator and previously as an Intensive Case Manager at RefugeeOne since April 2020. Kalie has also held various roles in nonprofit organizations, including Receptionist at Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation, Housing Services Volunteer at Catholic Charities of the East Bay, and Resettlement Intern at the International Rescue Committee. Additionally, Kalie's background in the music industry includes positions as Assistant Music Producer and Music Services Intern at Leo Burnett and College Marketing Representative at Sony Music Entertainment. Kalie Riemer holds a Master of Arts in Migration Studies from the University of Sussex and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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.