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

Kelly Laura
VP of Client Care

David Gonzalez
VP of Development

Karlos Ramirez
VP of Latino Outreach

Rebekah Thomas
VP & Executive Director of International Institute of Southwest Missouri
Leadership Team
Development & Community Engagement
Director of Communications
TBH
Director of Community Engagement
Kelly Moore
Director of Development
Karen Park
Director of Economic Development
Carlos Suarez
Director of Events
Adina O’Neal
Talent Development & Advocacy
Director of Education
Laura Stallings
Director of Workforce Solutions
Anna Hall
Client Care
Director of Latino Outreach Initiative
TBH
Director of Afghan Support Program
Hamdullah Hamdard
Director of Resettlement
Asmira Ogresevic
Finance & Operations
Sr. Director of Accounting Services
Marisa Echevarria
Director of HR
Christina Juelfs