We Belong Gala

Keynote Speaker: Medard Ngueita Executive Director

Medard Ngueita’ s connection with World Relief began in 2007 when he and his family from Chad, were granted asylum to the United States. As a program participant, Medard experienced first-hand the refugee and asylee services provided by World Relief Western Washington. Initially, he started in the Hospitality industry and took on a leadership role. However, he had a heart for serving the vulnerable, and five years later, he joined World Relief as an employee. Over the course of eleven years, he has developed a close understanding of refugee resettlement and held positions of increasing responsibility. These included Donations Coordinator, Housing Coordinator, Resettlement Manager, and Resettlement Director. Now, as the Executive Director of World Relief Western Washington, Medard oversees the Kent, Bellingham, Olympia offices, and a team of over 100 employees from more than 18 different countries.