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The purpose of the Immigrant and Refugee Commission is to promote the integration of the local immigrant and refugee communities into Aurora's civic, economic and cultural life. 

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Board Information

Usually meets at the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, second floor in the Aspen Conference Room. Due to the current COVID-19 situation, meetings are held virtually.

Resident of the City of Aurora. 

Minsoo Song
Ricardo Gambetta-Alvarado
Roberto Venegas
Name Position Term Start Term End Status Appointed By
Akpalo, Komi Ward V 01 Feb 2023 31 Jan 2025 Active
Cazun, Salvador Ward III 01 Feb 2023 31 Jan 2025 Active
Diaz, Carlos Ward IV 01 Feb 2023 31 Jan 2025 Active
Gebremichael, Samuel Ward III 01 Feb 2024 31 Jan 2026 Active
Lizardy-Hajbi, Kristina Ward IV 01 Feb 2023 31 Jan 2025 Active
Orihuela, Ruthanne Ward VI 01 Feb 2023 31 Jan 2025 Active
Patel, Ashvina Ward VI 01 Feb 2023 31 Jan 2025 Active
Sawi, Jusu-Wai Ward V 01 Feb 2024 31 Jan 2026 Active
Shivakoti, Madhav Ward V 13 Feb 2024 12 Feb 2026 Active
Shrestha, Binisha Ward V 01 Feb 2024 31 Jan 2026 Active
Than, Hlaing Ward III 13 Feb 2024 12 Feb 2026 Active