Our team and board members are located across eleven different countries. We're deeply committed to centering our vision and operations around the voices and needs of vulnerable individuals and refugees.
Atif Javed
Co-Founder/Executive Director
Atif, an MIT graduate and former Product Manager, founded Tarjimly during the Syrian refugee crisis to break down language barriers for refugees and humanitarian workers. Recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 and other prestigious accolades, his work has been featured in Forbes and TechCrunch.
Aziz Alghunaim
Co-Founder/Chief Technology Officer
Aziz, an MIT graduate with expertise in Machine Learning, leads Tarjimly's product development to enhance humanitarian services using advanced technologies. A former Software Engineer at Palantir, he is a Y Combinator alum, Echoing Green Fellow, and Forbes 30 Under 30 awardee for Social Entrepreneurship.
Sara Haj-Hassan
Co-Founder/Chief Operations Officer
Sara, an MSW graduate from UC Berkeley, leads partnership development at Tarjimly to expand its impact on immigrant and refugee populations. With extensive experience in the field, she focuses on overcoming language barriers and fostering relationships to achieve shared goals.
Walker Frahm
Chief of Staff
Walker, a Yale graduate and Fulbright Fellow, brings extensive experience in refugee aid and crisis response across 20+ countries. With expertise in organizational strategy and partnerships, he is passionate about advancing Tarjimly’s mission to break language barriers around the globe.
Ismail Alarmouti
Product Lead
Ismail is a skilled software engineer with experience at companies like MySense.ai and NewsCorp UK, dedicated to creating innovative solutions that align with Islamic principles. A father of three, he enjoys reading and is passionate about using technology to serve meaningful purposes.
Alex Mitchell
Product Manager
Alex manages interpretation projects and product development at Tarjimly, drawing from years of experience with grassroots refugee organizations in Greece. Passionate about language access, she is dedicated to overcoming barriers that disproportionately affect illiterate and underserved communities.
Fortunate Adediwura
Product designer
Fortunate, a product designer with five years of experience across industries like logistics, health, and accommodation, previously led design teams at Rhics Technologies, The Thread Group, and CribMD. A dad of two who enjoys swimming, he now spearheads design improvements to enhance Tarjimly's user experience.
Chibuike Umechukwu
Software Engineer
Chibuike, a software engineer with a talent for detailed project planning and execution, thrives on simplifying complex processes. Beyond his work on high-profile projects like finance and government applications, he enjoys board games, traveling, and spending time with friends.
Yassin Medhouny-Laouina
Language Project and Outreach Coordinator
Yassin, Tarjimly’s Language Project and Outreach Coordinator, builds a global community of volunteers breaking language barriers through translation. With expertise in Humanitarian Action and Migration across Africa, Asia, and the Levant, he combines his passion for development and languages to empower refugees and asylum seekers.
Imogen McRoberts
UK Strategic Outreach Coordinator
Imogen, our former Marketing, Community, and Partnerships Lead, has worked on migration projects since 2019 in France and Greece.
She co-founded Border Voices, a radio series amplifying migrant stories, and champions storytelling to drive change and improve representation.
Chenge Maruziva
Outreach & Partnerships Manager
With over 14 years of experience in corporate and non-profit sectors, she has led initiatives across Africa and internationally. Specializing in business development, change management, and stakeholder engagement, her background in psychology and social development drives her passion for empowerment and social transformation.
Pranishka Nayagar
Finance and HR
With over 14 years of experience in corporate and non-profit sectors, Pranishka has led initiatives across Africa and beyond. Specializing in business development, change management, and stakeholder engagement, her background in psychology and social development fuels her passion for empowerment and social justice.
Chayma Chhidi
Customer Success and QA
Chayma oversees customer support and quality assurance at Tarjimly, drawing on her expertise in Migration Studies and professional experience in customer service. Passionate about bridging language barriers, she is dedicated to empowering underserved communities and improving access to essential resources.
Margo Drakos
Board Member
Margo Drakos, Managing Director at the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, drives investments and supports portfolio organizations in achieving scale and impact. As a founder, she has leveraged technology for growth and led diverse teams across engineering, product, and strategy.