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IMPACT AT A GLANCE

Healing Hands Refugee Resource (HHRR) helps people affected by displacement and marginalization to acclimate and rebuild their lives.

Our Story

Healing Hands Refugee Resource is a grassroots organization committed to fostering dignity, empowerment, and belonging for individuals who have been historically marginalized. While our work began with a focus on supporting refugee and immigrant communities as they adapt to life in the United States, our mission has grown. We now also work alongside Native American individuals and families across the Southwest United States, including California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and surrounding regions, such as the Navajo and Tohono O’odham nations, through outreach, cultural integration workshops, and access to educational and community resources.
We recognize the resilience and rich cultural heritage of those we serve—whether navigating a new country or working to preserve ancestral roots in their native land. Our team is composed of individuals passionate about social justice, many of whom have personal connections to the immigrant and Indigenous experience. Through empathy, action, and advocacy, we aim to walk alongside those seeking healing, opportunity, and a true sense of belonging.

Meet the Team

At Healing Hands Refugee Resource, our team is united by a shared commitment to creating opportunity, dignity, and support for individuals from all walks of life. Our consultants are volunteers who bring diverse cultural backgrounds, language skills, and professional experiences to serve communities with compassion and respect. Learn more about each member below.

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Patrick Fazeli, ScM

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Founder & CEO

Tohono O’odham Outreach Consultant

Patrick Fazeli is our Founder and Tohono O’odham Outreach Consultant. With a background in biomedical research, Patrick’s vision for HHRR grew out of both personal experience as a child of refugees and and a strong belief in the power of education and language access. He is especially committed to uplifting Indigenous and historically underserved communities through culturally sensitive, community-led engagement.

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Dr. Huria Memari, MD

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Artsakh Outreach Consultant

Dr. Huria Memari is a passionate advocate for Artsakh and currently serves as our Artsakh Outreach Consultant. She earned her medical degree from Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences and currently works as a Research Fellow at Razi Dermatology Hospital in Tehran, Iran. Her commitment to cross-border solidarity underscore her mission to amplify the voices of those impacted by displacement.

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Dr. Mohammad Vahabi, MD

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Afghan Outreach Consultant

Dr. Mohammad Vahabi earned his medical degree from Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), one of Iran’s top medical institutions, and serves as our Afghan Outreach Consultant. Based in Chicago and passionate about improving health outcomes and supporting underserved communities, Dr. Vahabi brings a wealth of medical knowledge, passion for health equity, and a deep commitment to HHRR. He focuses on Afghan and other Persian-speaking communities in the United States.

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Dr. Elnaz Pourgholi, MD, MPH

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English Tutor

Dr. Elnaz Pourgholi is one of our English tutors. She completed her medical and public health training at Tehran University of Medical Sciences and is currently a Dermatology Resident at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, Iran. With her background in both medicine and public health, Dr. Pourgholi brings a comprehensive, compassionate approach to serving marginalized groups.

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