Shafiullah has been working for Lao Family for several years. He is a Program Manager with the R&P Program, serving our newly arrived refugees and special immigrants (SIV holders). He has over seven years of experience as an Operational Mentoring Liaison Instructor. This job has given him experience in responding to settled new arrivals and placing them with available jobs through Lao Family ESE and RSS employment services. He is dedicated to helping clients achieve long-term social and economic self-sufficiency. He aims to inspire individuals to set goals, utilize their imagination, and believe in themselves.

Shafiullah is an immigrant from Afghanistan who is fluent in three different languages—English, Farsi/Dari, and Pashto- and understands Urdu. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Politics Law from Tabish University in Kabul, Afghanistan. He is a student at the American River College with a focus on the Administration of Justice. He is transferring to California State University, Sacramento, to pursue higher education in Criminal Justice, Political Science, Gender Inclusivity, and Community Relations. Shafiullah lives in Sacramento with his family and enjoys going out to community gatherings, playing volleyball, soccer, and hiking in the South/East Lake Tahoe areas.