Nazanin Ash

I am the founding CEO of Welcome.US, a national initiative transforming America’s capacity and commitment to welcoming newcomers. Launched in 2021, Welcome.US mobilizes and empowers Americans to volunteer their private time and resources to welcome and resettle those seeking refuge in the United States, through safe, orderly, legal private sponsorship pathways. With impactful campaigns, powerful storytelling, and innovative policy, technology, and program development, we’ve built a welcoming movement of over 2 million Americans across all 50 states, representing over 17,000 zip codes and a