Key Staff
International Institute staff work each day with immigrants and refugees in our community, ensuring they have support and access to opportunities. Having worked with nearly every immigrant population in St. Louis since 1919, we are committed to developing a more welcoming community.
Executive Team
Paul Costigan
Sr. VP & Missouri Refugee Coordinator
David Gonzalez
VP of Development
Jacob Gaugert
VP & Executive Director of International Institute of Southwest Missouri
Anna Hall
VP of Holistic Care
Karlos Ramirez
VP of Economic Empowerment
Leadership Team
Development & Community Engagement
Director of Communications
Terry Bates
Director of Community Engagement
Kelly Moore
Director of Economic Development
Carlos Suarez
Client Care
Director of Afghan Support Program
Hamdullah Hamdard
Director of Resettlement
Asmira Ogresevic
Finance & Operations
Sr. Director of Accounting Services
Marisa Echevarria
Sr. Director of Operations
Heather Jaconis
Director of HR
Christina Juelfs
Director of IT
Ahmad Barekzai
Director of Facilities
Rodney Gonzalea