Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Ryan Kuehner 

President

      Confronted with his own blindness to the plight of the immigrant in 2014, Dr. Kuehner was forever changed. Unable to continue to look away, he began learning about the significant disadvantages besetting refugees, asylees, and immigrants. Dr. Kuehner was grateful for the multiple immigrants who (reluctantly and humbly) took the time to share their story, educate him as to the realities of coming to America with almost no support, and gently show him his misperceptions. Dr. Kuehner, a Lancaster native, finally began to understand the experiences of the foreigners who have become our neighbors. He continued informal support of immigrants in need and dreamed of finding ways to serve and partner with nonprofits who do it well. Recently, Dr. Kuehner and colleagues identified a gap that needed filling in Lancaster County regarding underemployment and the impact of cultural disruption. Due to the support of gifted thinkers around him, Dr. Kuehner was able to found Immigreat Lancaster, Inc. in order to collaborate with the Lancaster County community to support this underserved population. 

Praveen Rudra

Secretary

      Praveen Rudra is an educator, licensed professional counselor, and clinical supervisor. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses, and his field of interest includes topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion. He has an undergraduate degree in Mechanical engineering, MA in Biblical Counseling, and MA in Mental Health Counseling. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. Being an immigrant in the United States for over ten years, Praveen has gone through a cultural transition, providing him with a first-hand experience of culture shock and transitional struggles in a new culture. These experiences have motivated him to take an intentional approach to understanding the needs of diverse populations and ways to advocate for them. He continues to work with International Students on college campuses and immigrant populations by supporting them during their transitional phase, guiding them to the resource, and advocating for their needs.

Praveen Rudra

Secretary

      Praveen Rudra is an educator, licensed professional counselor, and clinical supervisor. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses, and his field of interest includes topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion. He has an undergraduate degree in Mechanical engineering, MA in Biblical Counseling, and MA in Mental Health Counseling. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. Being an immigrant in the United States for over ten years, Praveen has gone through a cultural transition, providing him with a first-hand experience of culture shock and transitional struggles in a new culture. These experiences have motivated him to take an intentional approach to understanding the needs of diverse populations and ways to advocate for them. He continues to work with International Students on college campuses and immigrant populations by supporting them during their transitional phase, guiding them to the resource, and advocating for their needs.

Maureen Ravuri

Treasurer

      Maureen Ravuri is a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience providing counseling services to diverse populations. Maureen has worked with different age groups and diverse cultural backgrounds to assist clients with acclimating themselves to a new culture and understanding their socio-emotional and mental health needs. She was born and raised in India and moved to Lancaster to pursue her MA in Clinical Mental Health. Raised to care for the marginalized around the globe, as a child she had the joy and privilege of traveling throughout India and residing in other parts of the world with her parents as they carried out this mission. These experiences afforded her familiarity with acculturation adjustment from a young age and as an international student for five years. Maureen continues to have a passion to walk with families from diverse backgrounds and has worked in the field as a behavior specialist, with children and families with autism and developmental delays. Presently, her professional time is devoted to outpatient therapy at Reading Hospital.

Hunada Zeinedin

      Hunada Zeinedin was born and raised in the Middle East. She migrated to the US in 2018 and earned an MA in Clinical Mental Health. Adopting a multiculturally-driven and trauma-informed approach, Hunada serves as a Resident-in-Counseling with a diverse population. She also holds an MBA from Strathclyde Graduate School of Business, Scotland and worked as a marketing and PR professional for more than 20 years before switching careers to pursue a degree in clinical mental health. This drastic change resulted from a transformative spiritual and personal experience that changed her worldview. Hunada considers herself a third culture kid (TCK), having lived in several countries and experienced the challenges of transitions and immigration. She holds a strong belief in the importance of resiliency building, which aligns well with her own experiences and underscores her commitment to helping others navigate difficult and challenging life transitions.

Hunada Zeinedin

      Hunada Zeinedin was born and raised in the Middle East. She migrated to the US in 2018 and earned an MA in Clinical Mental Health. Adopting a multiculturally-driven and trauma-informed approach, Hunada serves as a Resident-in-Counseling with a diverse population. She also holds an MBA from Strathclyde Graduate School of Business, Scotland and worked as a marketing and PR professional for more than 20 years before switching careers to pursue a degree in clinical mental health. This drastic change resulted from a transformative spiritual and personal experience that changed her worldview. Hunada considers herself a third culture kid (TCK), having lived in several countries and experienced the challenges of transitions and immigration. She holds a strong belief in the importance of resiliency building, which aligns well with her own experiences and underscores her commitment to helping others navigate difficult and challenging life transitions.

Amer Al Fayadh

      Amer Al Fayadh is the Founder and CEO of Communication Essentials LLC where he leads the consultations and oversees other services. After resettling in the United States in 2010, Amer worked for a nonprofit where he engaged with people from over 30 countries. He listened to their stories, learned about their challenges and witnessed the impact a community can make when we invest in one another. Amer believes that our differences are our strengths when we discover the ways to utilize our unique sets of skills and engage in open conversations throughout the community.

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