Hasina Safi

Family Wellbeing Coordinator

Hasina Safi has a background in medical studies from Kabul, Afghanistan, and brings experience in healthcare interpretation, translation, data analysis, and administrative support. She has worked with hospitals, clinics, and community organizations, helping bridge communication gaps between individuals and service providers.

Fluent in English, Pashto, Dari, Urdu, and Hindi, Hasina is skilled in medical terminology and culturally sensitive communication. She is passionate about supporting families, empowering communities, and helping individuals access important healthcare and social services. With a strong commitment to teamwork and service, Hasina strives to make a positive impact through her professional skills and dedication to others.

Family Wellbeing Coordinator – Key Responsibilities

* Plan and deliver culturally responsive health, wellness, and life skills classes for Afghan refugee families.
* Develop and translate educational materials in Dari and/or Pashto using clear English terminology.
* Teach topics including healthcare navigation, preventive wellness, nutrition, safety, and community resources.
* Track attendance, assessments, participant progress, and program data.
* Collaborate with NACC staff and community partners to support effective service delivery.
* Provide culturally sensitive communication, referrals, advocacy, crisis support in cases of domestic violence, and basic case management services.
* Support individuals and families in building self-sufficiency, stability, and successful adjustment to life in the U.S.
* Organize and participate in community outreach, events, and engagement activities.

Amanda McLaughlin

Executive Board Sectretary

Amanda McLaughlin works as an English Learners teacher in Omaha Public Schools. She has experience working with many different immigrant and refugee populations in Omaha, and extensive knowledge of curriculum and strategies used to teach language to all levels of learners. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with minors in Criminal Justice and Ethnic Studies from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, and a Masters of Arts in Teaching with endorsements in 5-9 Social Sciences and K-12 English as a Second Language from College of Saint Mary. Amanda is a strong advocate for public education and diversity in our local community.

Maisam Farzam

Maisam Farzam

Youth Development & Education Specialist 

Staff member

Asia Mohammadi 

Asia Mohammadi 

Case Manager & Administrative Assistance 

Mohammad Sahil

Founder & Executive Director

Mohammad Sahil is a highly experienced combat interpreter/translator who served with the US military for nearly a decade in Afghanistan. He, along with his wife, immigrated to the United States through the Special Immigration Visa(SIV) program and settled initially in Albany, New York. After a year, they made the decision to relocate to Omaha, Nebraska.

Before joining Lutheran Family Services as an AmeriCorps volunteer, Mohammad worked and gained valuable skills while working at Walmart and First Data. With almost 9 years of experience working with refugee and immigrant populations, Mohammad has had various roles, including post 90-day case management and contributing to educational programming. Currently, he is pursuing a degree in human services and is dedicated to expanding his knowledge in this field.

In addition to his work with Omaha Public School as a social worker and interpreter/translator, Mohammad's outstanding contributions were recognized when he was awarded the 2021 Excellent Service Award by OPS. His passion for serving the community is evident as he actively participates as the Vice Chair for the Omaha Refugee Taskforce (ORTF). Additionally, he serves on the Great Plains IDeA-CTR Community Advisory Board (CAB), where he has the opportunity to contribute to valuable decision-making processes.

Overall, Mohammad Sahil is a dedicated and highly accomplished individual who continues to make a significant impact in his community through his extensive experience and active involvement in various organizations. He is currently running the NACC management affairs. 

Manizha Ahmadi

Executive Board Member at Large

Manizha Ahmadi is from Afghanistan and speaks Persian, Pashto and English. Manizha graduated from the faculty of Public Policy and Administration in Afghanistan. Before coming to the US, Manizha worked as a reporter and as a trainer and assistant for Peace Building and Conflict Resolution Management at GIZ-Zfd. Manizha is passionate about community service and helping others. 

Tin Nguyen

Executive Board Treasurer 

Tin Nguyen is a Senior Research Associate in the Management Department of the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s College of Business and at the National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology and Education (NCITE) Center. As a Penn State and Creighton University alum, he has assisted numerous community-level efforts in Pennsylvania and Nebraska.