IRC’s Longstanding History of Refugee Resettlement in the U.S. and How Rotary Can Support Refugees

Dr. Karen Ferguson, a licensed clinical psychologist, is the Executive Director of the Northern California offices of the International Rescue Committee (IRC), serving Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, Modesto and Turlock. Prior to her work with IRC, Dr. Ferguson was the State Refugee Coordinator in Alaska for over 10 years, directing assistance and resettlement services for refugees, immigrants and victims of trafficking.