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Staff & Board
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
Each member of our team plays a vital role in advancing Americana’s mission through education, advocacy, and community-building. We are proud to work alongside individuals who reflect the cultures, languages, and experiences of the communities we serve.
Staff
Board
Allison Ibrahim
ADVANCEMENT CHAIR
Sr. Manager of Guest Insights
Texas Roadhouse
Melanie Gast
PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
Associate Professor of Sociology
University of Louisville
Sophia Murphy
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Financial Analyst
University of Louisville
Andrea Ghooray
ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE
Director of Patient Experience
Norton Healthcare
Joseph Bongiovi
ADVANCEMENT SECRETARY
Ecomnomics Lecturer
University of Kentucky
Dr. Jill Handley
PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
Superintendent: Multilingual Learners
JCPS
Shawn Adams
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Founder
Blue & Co.
Jenny Gutierrez
ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE
Founder & Owner
JD Creative
Margaret Mwale
BOARD CHAIR
Community Development
Presbyterian Mission Agency
Shaun Bishop
ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE
Retired
Meryem Kahloon
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Vice Chair
Kahloon Law
Paul Bagley
PROGRAMS CHAIR
Chief Information Officer
Louisville MSD
Alex Novak
PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
Retired
Alejandro Pousa
FINANCE CHAIR
Treasurer
Republic Bank
Sowmya Telaprolu
PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
UPS
Ricky George Jr.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Owner/Founder
Link Electric Co Inc.
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