RefugeeOne
Ungwa Itabelo serves as the Early Childhood Development Coordinator at RefugeeOne since July 2024. Previous experience includes roles as a Research Assistant in Epidemiology at the University of Iowa, Advocacy Corp Organizer for Friends Committee on National Legislation, and Executive Coordinator at OneVoiceDSM. Additionally, Ungwa worked as a Caseworker Assistant at the International Rescue Committee, a Dietary Aide at Luther Park Community, and a Peer Educator for Genesis Youth Foundation. Relevant early career experience includes serving as a Job Coach at Choice Employment Services. Ungwa holds a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Grand View University and a Bachelor's degree in Communication from Central College, and is currently engaged in further education with CourseCareers.
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.