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Rabiou Manzo | Program Manager
rmanzo@idahorefugees.org Rabiou joins us this year! Rabiou grew up farming with his family in Niger before immigrating to Russia and then to the U.S., settling in Nampa with his wife and two daughters. Rabiou earned a Master of Science in Veterinary Science from the National Agricultural University of Kiev, Ukraine, and a second master’s from the University of Idaho in Animal Physiology. Rabiou is fluent in six languages, DOJ accredited in immigration law, certified as a trauma healing facilitator and has been an instructor at Boise State University. Rabiou brings strong management and teaching skills and deep knowledge of farming practices. |
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Roscoe Oswald | Farm Manager
roswald@idahorefugees.org Roscoe joined us in 2016 from his native South Carolina. He brings experience from two Peace Corps tours and other organic farms. We has an impressive hammer-and-nails skill set and degrees in Engineering and Technology. You'll find him at the farm keeping things in order, managing the irrigation, building new infrastructure, and teaching farmers how to grow mushrooms. |
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Hannah Roche | Food Hub Coordinator
hroche@idahorefugees.org Hannah is the most recent addition to the Global Gardens team. Having been raised in Idaho, she is excited to be back in her home state to work in partnership with the refugee community in the Treasure Valley. Hannah received her undergraduate degree in Sociology and Spanish from the University of San Diego and earned a master’s degree in Public Service Management from DePaul University. Before joining Global Gardens, Hannah was a service-learning coordinator at an independent school in Chicago, through which she built partnerships with community organizations and connected youth with engagement opportunities in the city. Hannah is passionate about cross-cultural community building and outreach. She served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Costa Rica and recently returned from working as a community engagement educator at an international school in Barcelona. Hannah enjoys exploring the outdoors and is excited to put her mountain bike to good use in the Foothills! |
