Our Team

Roxana has 20 years of experience in organizing, advocacy and social justice work with immigrant and refugee populations. Now serving as OneAmerica’s Executive Director, Roxana started with the organization 12 years ago, first as an organizing intern and then in 2012 as the Education Policy Manager.

In her role leading education work, Roxana built and developed a strategy to improve education for immigrant children and families through local and state policy advocacy, community organizing and leadership development with parents and youth. Which resulted in many policy wins and millions of dollars in additional funding for multilingual education. Over the last decade she moved OneAmerica through a transformational process to get further rooted in grassroots organizing, strategic policy campaigns and political power.

In addition to her role at OneAmerica she is also a clinical instructor at the University of Washington in the School of Public Health. In 2010, after earning her Masters in Social Work at the University of Washington, Roxana was awarded the Bonderman Fellowship which allowed her to travel to twenty countries exploring post-conflict regions, migration trends, and identity. Roxana’s experience as a first generation American informs her passion and commitment to racial equity and immigrant justice.

Languages spoken: Farsi and English
Contact Roxana at roxana@weareoneamerica.org or 206-452-8401.

Kawthar joined OneAmerica in 2024. Kawthar joins us from New York City (NYC) where she has over two years of experience in policy and issue advocacy campaigns, and community organizing. As a daughter of Yemeni immigrants, Kawthar understands the importance of involving impacted communities in the political process.

She has worked with the Women’s Empowerment Coalition of NYC organizing around language access campaigns, district redistricting, increasing support for domestic violence survivors, and building power among different immigrant communities to lead in the fight for immigrant and women rights, social, political, racial, and economic justice. She has also worked on progressive political campaigns in NYC.

Now, leveraging her organizing experience and passion for community empowerment, Kawthar will be leading the OneAmerica Universal Childcare Campaign. Her primary goal is to ensure that immigrant and refugee needs are centered in the 2025 childcare legislation.

Outside of work, Kawthar enjoys spending time with her family and utilizing her organizing skills to advocate for antiwar policies with peace organizations such as the Yemeni Alliance Committee and the Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation.

Languages spoken: Arabic and English
Contact Kawthar at kawthar@weareoneamerica.org.

Jordan joined OneAmerica in January 2021 and works to keep the organization’s day-to-day operations running smoothly.

She is a daughter of Chinese-Malaysian and Filipino immigrant parents and centers her work at OneAmerica around celebrating the unique and diverse gifts that immigrants bring to their communities. In providing operations support, she aims to ensure that staff and leaders have the tools they need to move OneAmerica’s important work forward.

In her free time, Jordan enjoys trying challenging baking recipes, tending to her houseplants, traveling, and eating good food with loved ones.

Languages spoken: English
Contact Jordan at jordan@weareoneamerica.org or 206-723-2203.

Andrick joined OneAmerica in July of 2023 and is proud to make the change to an oganization that is focused around helping immigrant communities.

As a son of Mexican immigrants, Andrick wants to empower those who have just came to this country and make sure they have a voice. With years of experience in corporate HR, Andrick will contribute to the internal structure of such an amazing team and will commit to ensure they are fully supported.

In the time with past roles, Andrick has been part of teams that process Payroll, Accounts Receivable/Payable and has Recruited/Onboarded Candidates from all over the nation.

In his free time, Andrick enjoys watching dramas, cooking for friends/family, and listening to new music to hopefully see the artist live at a venue around Seattle.

Languages spoken: Spanish and English
Contact Andrick at andrick@weareoneamerica.org.

Bianca joined OneAmerica in 2022 and focuses on our internal work and strategy to support our platforms by leading our operations, Human Resources, and finance.

As the daughter of an immigrant, as a parent raising a bilingual child, and as an educator who spent nearly a decade working with immigrant communities, OneAmerica’s work is incredibly important to Bianca on a personal level. She hopes to create and support internal operating and cultural structures that empower OneAmerica’s staff to lead with confidence.

Bianca began her professional career as an educator in Houston, Texas where she taught bilingual Spanish English elementary school. She went on to become an Assistant Principal where she helped to lead her school to be the highest performing elementary school nationwide out of nearly 300 schools within the KIPP network. Most recently, she worked as the Chief of Staff at The Learning Accelerator, a national nonprofit leader in the education sector.

In her free time, Bianca enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and hiking.

Languages spoken: Spanish, English and conversational French and Portuguese
Contact Bianca at bianca@weareoneamerica.org.

Soumyo (shoh-moe) joined OneAmerica in 2023 and works to devise and execute our policy strategy and portfolio on immigrant rights from the perspective of immigrant and refugee communities.

A proud child of two Indian-American immigrants, Soumyo has seen how immigrants are treated, both from an outside and inside perspective, and pushes to make a future where immigration at every level is normalized, accepted, welcomed, and streamlined. From burdensome processes to unjust regulations, he hopes to reform our current immigration system and advance immigrant integration across the nation.

Soumyo first started his activism and advocacy work at the age of 12, phone banking for President Obama’s 2008 campaign. Since then, he has been involved in every election in his life. In 2022, Soumyo helped lead the field operations in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District which resulted in flipping a congressional seat. Soumyo graduated with his J.D. in 2021 from American University where he worked as a Student Immigration Attorney.

In his free time, Soumyo enjoys testing his stand-up material at various open mics.

Languages spoken: Bengali and English
Contact Soumyo at soumyo@weareoneamerica.org or 206-452-8425.

Mary joined OneAmerica in 2023 and oversees the end-to-end finance operations and prepares financial analyses for directors and board members.

The work of OneAmerica is of paramount significance. Mary aspires to establish and bolster internal financial and operational frameworks that enable OneAmerica’s team to lead with assurance.

In her free time, Mary enjoys sewing, quilting, reading, and spending time with her family.

Languages spoken: English
Contact Mary at mary@weareoneamerica.org or 206-452-8419.

Marisa joined OneAmerica in 2020. In her role she coordinates online English classes & programming that combines English, digital literacy, leadership, and community engagement.

Marisa’s passion for community organizing & language justice was shaped significantly during her time at an adult education non-profit and alongside grassroots BIPOC leaders of Lake City Collective in North Seattle. Her experience working directly with immigrant and refugee communities from a wide range of backgrounds guides her work to collectively build power, opportunity, and equity in our communities. As the daughter of a South African of Indian descent immigrant, Marisa is also inspired by her family history of activism and organizing to fight systemic racism, white supremacy, and oppression during the apartheid regime.

Throughout her time at OneAmerica, Marisa has worked alongside her team to shift the English Innovations Program to a virtual model, reaching over 200 students in over 35 cities across Washington State – and building a powerful program that takes a holistic approach to students’ goals, centering lived experiences, honoring home languages, building community, leadership development, and redefining what the adult education system can be.

In her free time, Marisa enjoys drawing, painting, writing, and reading.

Languages spoken: English
Contact Marisa at marisa@weareoneamerica.org.

David joined OneAmerica in 2023, focusing on ensuring high-quality naturalization services in collaboration with our partners. He also supports the program’s financial operations. Additionally, David actively contributes to and supports citizenship workshops.

Originally from Venezuela, David later became an immigrant, living in three different countries before recently settling in the U.S.. Drawing from his personal challenges navigating various immigration systems and professional expertise in fields like education and hospitality, he strives to create an inclusive and accessible space for those in the immigrant community who seek help or wish to assist others.

As a language educator, David has had the privilege of working with individuals from over 15 different countries across every continent. He takes pride in the global perspective he has acquired through this invaluable experience.

During his leisure time, David enjoys hiking, traveling, spending quality time with his family, and indulging in the company of his cat.

Languages spoken: English, Spanish and Portuguese
Contact David at david@weareoneamerica.org.

Gaby Joined OneAmerica in February of 2023 as a WNA Ambassador before becoming a full time Civic Engagement Associate and Organizer in February of 2024. She now runs the ambassador program and strives to organize our newly naturalized citizens in order to uplift their voices and build immigrant power. Her dream is to see all of our immigrant communities unite and realize that together we can influence our government to make positive changes for all.

As a Mexican immigrant and a mother of 3 kids, Gaby has a passion for her heritage and culture and wants to see the younger generation embrace their community’s uniqueness without fear. Her desire to see immigrants thrive is what keeps her dedicated and motivated.

In her time at OneAmerica, Gaby has led our community leaders to lobby at our state capitol alongside OneAmerica to demand support for things like dual language implementation in our state. She has also provided logistical support for all of our WNA citizenship clinics and has grown the ambassador program from 4 to 10 new members in a widespread geographical reach.

In her free time, Gaby enjoys watching her kid’s soccer tournaments, traveling, dancing and cooking.

Languages spoken: Spanish and English
Contact Gaby at gaby@weareoneamerica.org.

Melissa joined the OA family in 2020 and is the architect of how our organizing, leadership development, civic engagement and advocacy programs work together to make lasting, systemic changes for the immigrant and refugee communities in WA State.

Melissa comes from a mixed-heritage, working class family and is dedicated to building power so that all people, regardless of age, race, immigration status and income are able to live full, joyous and thriving lives.

Melissa has been instrumental in building OneAmerica’s power building program that centers those furthest from power as decision-makers in our electoral and issue organizing work.

Languages spoken: English
Contact Melissa at melissa@weareoneamerica.org.

Eiman joined OneAmerica in 2023 and works as the English for Afghan Newcomers Coach. An immigrant to the US, she has a passion to work and provide services for refugees and immigrants.

Since arriving in the US, she has worked with immigrants and refugees in various roles, such as Dari and English interpreter or digital literacy tutor. She believes in bringing change to the lives of immigrants and refugees by giving them self-confidence and speaking for their rights.

In her free time, she plays with her children and cooks special meals for her family.

Languages spoken: English, Dari, and Urdu
Contact Eiman at eiman@weareoneamerica.org.

Radu joined OneAmerica in 2021 and works in partnership with educators, community based organizations, and families to advocate for education policies that benefit marginalized students.

As a former English Language Learner and high school teacher, he is passionate about working to build a more just public education system, especially for immigrant and refugee populations.

Radu holds a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Washington with a focus in Education Policy. He is an active member in his Romanian community and an avid basketball fan.

Languages spoken: Romanian and English
Contact Radu at radu@weareoneamerica.org.

Magaly joined OneAmerica in 2019 and works to amplify pro-immigrant narratives and the voices of our grassroots leaders to move people into action to build immigrant power.

As the daughter of Guatemalan immigrants, Magaly strives to use her power and positionality to build a world where her family, and immigrant communities, are valued and no longer live in fear. She hopes to equip others with communications and storytelling skills that will enhance their power and ability to win on issues most important to them and that will lead to our collective liberation.

In her time at OneAmerica, Magaly has led powerful communications campaigns that won $340 million in COVID relief for undocumented community members. She also led communications on a series of statewide rallies calling for a path to citizenship that were highlighted in local, statewide and national news.

In her free time, Magaly enjoys watching Korean drama shows, reading, and spending time with her family.

Languages spoken: Spanish and English
Contact Magaly at magaly@weareoneamerica.org or 206-452-8403.

Cristina is the English Innovation Coach in the beginning class. She joined OneAmerica in 2020, and before that she was a student of this program. Cristina is from Mexico, and she moved to the USA in 2010.

She wants for her students to learn, practice, and gain confidence speaking in English and get involved in the community, because she knows that when you move to another country and you don’t speak their language you feel that you are not a part of the community. She is interested in helping her students to grow in their skills, make changes and became leaders with OneAmerica.

She enjoys dancing, walking with her dog, and spending time with her family.

Languages spoken: Spanish and English
Contact Cristina at cristina@weareoneamerica.org.

Bonnie is has been an immigration attorney for many years in California and Washington State. She has a B.A. in Social Ecology from UC Irvine, a master’s in Architecture and Urban Planning from UCLA, and a J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles. Bonnie began her legal career as an INS Trial Attorney in Los Angeles before joining a national immigration law firm and later opening her own immigration practice. After moving to Seattle, Bonnie worked for MacDonald, Hoague, and Bayless and then returned to private practice, where she practiced business and family immigration, asylum, DACA, and citizenship. In 2008, Bonnie helped establish the partnership between OneAmerica and the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Washington Chapter (AILA-WA). She has volunteered at Citizenship Days and clinics for 10 years, and served as Chapter Chair of AILA-WA for two years.

At OneAmerica, Bonnie provides technical assistance and training for legal volunteers at our citizenship workshops, and case consultation assistance for WNA’s grantee organizations. Bonnie also serves as a legal resource and advocate on immigration law and policy for the wider OneAmerica family and community. In her spare time, Bonnie enjoys photography and playing bluegrass fiddle.

Languages spoken: English and French
Contact Bonnie at bonnie@weareoneamerica.org.

Guillermo joined OneAmerica in 2024 as Lead Field Organizer and works to manage our voter education, registration and Get Out the Vote (GOTV) year-round programming in order to bolster our voting and political power in Washington State.

As a first generation Mexican American, son of two immigrants and upbringing in a working-class family, Guillermo’s passion for ensuring a vibrant, thriving home for immigrants and refugees stems from a core belief that societal change must be made by mobilizing communities to the ballot. He holds an unwavering commitment to the principles of dismantling white supremacy, institutionalized racism, dark money in politics, and electing leaders who truly represent our most disadvantaged communities.

Guillermo brings a wealth of experience in his capacity as a local community and electoral organizer, having led a local ballot initiative to raise the minimum wage in Renton, WA to the highest in the nation, working as an enumerator for the 2020 Census, and as Field Director for Stephanie Gallardo’s Campaign for Congress in 2022.

In his free time, Guillermo enjoys tending to his home garden growing veggies and flowers, kayaking on South Lake Union and spending time with his family.

Languages spoken: Spanish and English
Contact Guillermo at guillermo@weareoneamerica.org or 206.452.8414.

Glicerio brings years of organizing experience to OneAmerica, where he has been involved for 8 years. His first foray into advocacy and organizing came as a result of the Secure Communities (Data-sharing program between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.), which had an adverse effect on the immigrant and refugee community. Seeing his friends and family suffer under this policy showed Glicerio the importance of advocating for the families of immigrants and refugees.

As an organizer, Glicerio has led and participated in rallies across Washington State to inform elected officials about the issues that affect the immigrant and refugee community. He has built power within the community by getting everyday members involved in politics through candidate discussions and endorsement sessions and making sure that the community holds politicians accountable for their votes,

In his spare time, Glicerio likes to play the guitar.

Languages spoken: Español and English
Contact Glicerio at glicerio@weareoneamerica.org or 206-452-8436.