Meet our Team
Meet Our Team
Behind ECCO is a passionate team of professionals, advocates, and community leaders dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and underserved communities. Our team brings together diverse expertise in education, health, social services, research, and nonprofit leadership to design and deliver impactful programs. United by a shared commitment to equity, empowerment, and community growth, we work collaboratively to support lasting positive change.
Grant & Research Officer
Murtaza Ibrahimi is a social activist and co-founder of HerStory, a nonprofit supporting Afghan women through advocacy, storytelling, and education, where he leads program development. He currently works in operations at a law firm in Vancouver, Canada, and also serves in a part-time role at ECCO as a Grant & Research Officer.
He holds a BBA from the American University of Afghanistan and is an incoming MBA candidate at UBC Sauder and a John and Ankie Piket Fellow. He is passionate about education, advocacy, and building sustainable funding strategies to support long-term community impact.
Program Officer
Amira Karimi is a dedicated social services professional committed to supporting immigrant and vulnerable communities. She graduated from the University of California, Davis, with a degree in Sociology and Psychology. For over four years, she worked with CHAA, serving immigrant and refugee families by connecting them with critical resources, advocacy, and community support. She currently serves as a District Social Worker with Alameda County’s In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program and as a Program Officer at ECCO.
Health & Wellness Coordinator
Fareha Moulana Zada is a community health advocate committed to expanding opportunities for underserved communities. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley, with a minor in Global Poverty and Practice, and currently works as a Research Associate at the University of California, San Francisco, focusing on gene therapy research.She has supported refugee and underserved communities through organizations such as Afghan Clinic and California Health Collaborative. Since joining ECCO during her junior year at UC Berkeley, she has contributed to educational initiatives for Afghan girls, outreach and fundraising efforts, and mentorship programs for refugee students.Having grown up in Afghanistan, Fareha believes education is a powerful tool for empowerment, representation, and lasting community change.