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About
See Forward was founded in 2017 by Executive Director Kevin Uyisenga. It was created to serve as an outlet of hope for refugees and immigrants. Kevin first came to America for a college education and after graduation, he moved to Louisville to become an assistant pastor at Buechel United Methodist, where he began to bring many cultures together in one church. After doing this, many people began to rely on him for many things ranging from advice to finding jobs. Therefore he created See Forward to bring people beside him to help with guiding refugees and immigrants in many different ways that they would need.
OUR VISION
See Forward Ministries is a platform whereby US Citizens will intentionally meet to learn about other cultures and be given opportunities to support and guide refugees and immigrants as they all thrive toward reaching their highest potential.
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OUR MISSION
See Forward exists to help refugees and immigrants with learning, living, and leading a healthy spiritual, emotional, intellectual, physical, and socially balanced life.
Meet Our Staff
Kevin Uyisenga
Executive Director
Rev. Kevin Uyisenga was born and grew up in Rwanda (East Africa). He is a proud alumnus of Lindsey Wilson College and a licensed United Methodist Pastor. In his spare time, he enjoys running, biking, and spending time with friends and family.
Jennifer Ballard-Kang
Grant Compliance and Social Services Coordinator
Dr. Jennifer Ballard-Kang is an educator and social worker who has a passion for promoting the mental health and emotional well-being of newcomers in our community. She received a BA from Northwestern University, a Master's in TESOL from American University and both a Master's and PhD in Social Work from the University of Louisville. In her free time, she enjoys camping, chasing waterfalls, and singing karaoke with friends and family.
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Mikayla Durrance
Operations Coordinator
Mikayla is a Graduate from Lindsey Wilson that was born and raised in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. She has always had a love for outreach and being able to help the marginalized. In her spare time she loves to explore new cultures and places, drink and make coffee, and write.
Eunice Mukaz
Health and Education Program Coordinator
Eunice is from Democratic Republic of Congo. She's proud to be a Graduate from Lindsey Wilson college. In her spare time, she loves to sing, go out with family and friends, go shopping and watch medical and investigation shows. She also likes to learn new languages and cultures.
Mugisha Rudaga
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Communications Coordinator
Mugisha B. Rudaga was born in the DRC and raised in Kenya. He moved to the United States in 2014 and pursued a bachelor’s degree in Film, including an internship in Hollywood. In his free time, he enjoys editing and listening to music.
Daniel Sebashumba
Employment Services Coordinator
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Daniel is from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He holds a B.A. in Communications with a concentration in Business from Southern New Hampshire University. He connects refugees and immigrants with job opportunities and prepares them for success in the U.S. workforce. He enjoys playing a friendly soccer game on Fridays with friends.
Josephine Gatete
Youth Services Coordinator
Tessi was Born in Rwanda , She earned her BA is social work from KSU. She is currently pursuing her MSW at EKU. She is deeply committed to volunteering with her church and passionate about fostering meaningful connections that inspire growth and resilience. She balances her academic and professional life with a love for movies, music, outdoor activities, and quality time with family and friends .
Our Board of Directors
Ben Sollee
Chairman of the Board
Artist
Beth Davidson
Member of the Board
Senior Vice President, Kentucky Chamber Foundation
Jeanne Nyiraneza
Member of the Board
Nurse at Treyton Oaks Towers
James Evanson
Member of the Board
Manager II Operations at Amazon Corp
Alina Kimlikina
Member of the Board
​Attorney at Dinsmore & Shohl
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