Stephanie is the co-founder and principal consultant for Smith, Nadbrzuch, & Associates. She grew up in Pittsburgh and is a graduate of Houghton College. She moved to Buffalo specifically to work with the refugee population. She worked with Jericho Road for 8 years, including serving as their Executive Director. She now works independently, utilizing her operations, communications and development experience as a consultant with a variety of WNY nonprofits. She started working with KSB in 2018, and has been an integral part of our organization's growth.

Phaw Mu Nar was born in Thailand refugee camp in 1992. Her family was displaced from Myanmar to Thailand and now she lives in the United States of America. She migrated to the United State of America in 2009. She graduated from Lafayette High School in 2013 and in 2018 graduated with a Bachelor of Psychology.

After graduating in 2018 she is working with PUSH Buffalo as Street Team organizer for one year. She saw the need in her community while she was working as a Street Team member as she learned about oppression costs people. She realized that the system that has been set up for people like us to fail people to be oppressed. She asked herself the question “How could I help organize people to understand the system of oppression?” Now she is a part of the Karen Society of Buffalo as Advocate.

Pa Lu holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a Minor in Coaching from Buffalo State University. He is passionate about giving back to the community and has been actively involved in community work since graduating. Currently, Pa Lu works part-time as a Case Manager at KSB and continues to serve the community through his dedication to coaching soccer.

Madee Greely is originally from Burma and formerly resided in a refugee camp in Thailand in 1988, where she obtained general education and became an elementary school teacher. She moved to the United States in 2007 and continued to receive education at the adult learning center as a first arriver.

In 2011, she worked in education as a parent facilitator, where she interpreted for parents and teachers to improve communication. In 2015, she worked with Jericho Road Community Health Center under their Parent-Child Home Program (PCHP) to help parents teach their children at home before the children’s first year of school.

In 2022, she is in charge of an afterschool program at the Karen Society of Buffalo where she teaches Karen language classes to American-born Karen children. She educates them on Karen literacy, history, and traditions to help them stay connected with their native culture. Additionally, she helps organize a Youth Program during the summer to keep children engaged with their heritage while on break. This program also aims to encourage parents to get more involved in their children’s education, providing better support for their kids to grow and learn.

As a case manager, she helps clients apply for services with DSS, such as SNAP and Medicaid. She also assists with any translation needed and helps with the application for green cards and citizenship.

As of 2023, she is serving as a Vice Chairman within the community in hopes of reuniting our community members and working with her peers to make the community grow.

My name is Ida EhDah Htoo . I was in Wall Meet village of the Kyaunggon township, in the Ayeyarwady Division of Burma. I am the eldest of five siblings and my ethnic background is Poe Karen, from the Western Poe Karen Delta region. I speak four languages including English which has served me well in my professional endeavors. I attended School #5 , finished high school in Pathein City and then studied theology and leadership for four years. I worked at the social communication Center (CBCM Yangon) where I collaborated with and supported the Asia Catholic Youth Ministry. My responsibilities in working with this Mission were to improve access to formal education for youth in Burma. Later I moved to Thailand for another opportunity and a new journey. I married in 2001 and have three children. We all lived in the Mae La refugee camp in Mae Sot ,Tak ,Thailand . After seven years of living in Thailand, we were resettled to the United States in 2008. At first, I struggled going to school and raising three children, all while facing many challenges . After two years of living in Buffalo N.Y., I attended Buffalo EOC to obtain my GED Diploma. I worked from 2010- June 2024 at Jericho Road Community Center in multiple positions of the Parent + Program which focuses on Early Childhood Education and school readiness skills. During my fourteen-year career as an educator, home visitor, Early Learning Specialist, Site Supervisor and Coordinator, I loved my service to my community. I began my work at the Karen Society of Buffalo on November 4th, 2024 as the Family Engagement Specialist for the Youth Program. I appreciate my community and I have a deep love and sense of responsibility to support our Karen families. I am a strong woman and successful in my life journey by the blessings of God. 

Hsa Klo Moo is a dedicated professional with a Bachelor's degree in Health and Wellness from Buffalo State University, complemented by a Certification in Health Promotion. This academic background has equipped Hsa Klo with a strong foundation in public health principles and practical strategies for fostering well-being within communities, followed by Citi Certification, which often pertains to ethical conduct in research or financial literacy. Additionally, Hsa Klo has actively pursued and obtained several key certifications. These include the QPR Suicide Prevention certification and CPR certification, indicating a readiness to assist individuals in crisis 

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My name is Glaw Reh. I mainly work with the students of Karen Society of Buffalo with their Summer and Afterschool Program. I aspire to become a good teacher in the future. Some of my hobbies includes volleyball, hiking, and going out with my friends. 

My name is Kaw Khu, and I am a staff member at the Karen Society of Buffalo. I serve as both a driver for the Senior Program and the After-School Program, as well as a teacher in the After-School Program. In my role, I support the community by providing safe and reliable transportation, and by helping students learn their native language and preserve the cultural heritage of their families. I am deeply passionate about working with both youth and seniors, and I am committed to fostering connection, learning, and care across generations.