Leadership

YAMA RAHIMI

Yama Rahimi serves as AAPP Europe’s first resettlement coordinator, assisting artists with German visa applications and providing holistic resettlement support.

GRACIE GOLDEN

Gracie Golden serves as AFI’s Senior Officer of Strategic Initiatives & Relocation, providing resettlement support across programs.

ASHLEY TUCKER

Ashley Tucker serves as AFI’s Co-Executive Director, leading the planning and implementation of its programs, operations, and legal services for at-risk artists.

ZELO SAFI

Zelo Safi serves as AFI’s Senior Attorney, Immigration & Human Rights, providing legal services for at-risk artists from around the world. 

ZANYA ANDRADE FITZ

Zanya Andrade Fitz serves as AFI’s Operations & Programs Officer, implementing mechanisms of strategy, research, and support for AFI’s  programs and operations.

JOHANNA BANKSTON

Johanna serves as Senior Officer, Human Rights Research & Policy, working as a lead editor and researcher for the organization’s regional reports on artistic freedom.