Joseph Merante
Executive Director

Joseph Merante is responsible for managing HDI’s strategic relations with the U.S. Government, including the U.S. Congress, the United Nations and its affiliated agencies.

 

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Katarzyna Mazur
Finance Director

Katarzyna Mazur joined HDI as Finance Director in April 2013. In this role, Katarzyna oversees all financial, budgetary, compliance and administrative aspects of HDI’s programmatic portfolio. 

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Nataliia Chávez
Program Director

Nataliia is based in Washington, DC, and oversees programs with the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Department of State, and the United Nations. HDI is among the largest facilitators of U.S. Congressional travel.  

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Hana Hama
Technical Support Assistant

Hana Joined HDI as a Technical Support Assistant in July 2020.
In addition to working with HDI, Hana is an entrepreneur in Kurdistan-Iraq. 

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Dheeraj Kaushik
Consultant – South Asian Programs
Dheeraj Kaushik is based in Nassik, India where he is the founder of several internet start-ups including Fortcombs Brand. Mr. Kaushik is dedicated to cooperation and collaboration among the nations of South Asia and if focused on supporting projects which assist the most vulnerable, especially women and girls.
Millie Meyers
HDI's West Coast Activities Manager

Millie Harmon Meyers is responsible for HDI’s West Coast activities.  This includes working with the film and arts communities in Los Angeles, and brining UN focused programs to academic and civic institutions in California, Oregon, Washington State, Nevada, and Arizona.

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Sandeep Singh
International Travel Consultant

Mr. Sandeep Kumar Singh has been HDI’s exclusive travel consultant since 2016. He is a seasoned leader in the travel industry and digital marketing. Mr. Singh is responsible for advising on and obtaining all HDI’s international air transportation. He procures a large number of air tickets for HDI.

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