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Written by: Hanna Simmons

The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Denver's office looked festive like never before on August 7th 2023, as eight members of the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s Executive Leadership Team, Hans Van de Weerd (̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s Senior Vice President Refugee, Asylum, Integration), Tracy Reines (̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s Vice President Delivery), Ellen Beattie (̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s Vice President Program Excellence), Kristy Gladfelter (̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s Vice President Research, Analysis & Learning), Hiwot Bekele (̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s Senior Director of Finance), Gerrard Khan (̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s Senior Director Resource Acquisition & Management) , Aitor Sanchez Lacomba (̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s Senior Director Business Operations), and Crispian Kirk (̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Director) came to visit, with the intention to learn about Denver specific latest developments and to celebrate the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s 90th anniversary.

After a morning tour of the newly expanded Denver office space and warehouse, the colleagues from New York were invited to several presentations detailing the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Denver's most unique current development, such as the development of the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Denver's Client Advisory Board, and Denver's participation in an innovative pilot project for a client facing resource guide (more information to come soon). 

After a full and inspiring morning of learning and collaborating, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Denver's Executive Director Tanya Vitusagavulu announced the festive part of the day by invited all staff and guests to lunch and a special 90th anniversary cake cutting ceremony.

̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ staff then participated in several activities, including writing letters to be part of a time capsule and to be opened at the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s 100th anniversary, a photo booth, and enjoyed a sunny lunch with stunning views over Denver.

All that's left to say is: Happy, happy, oh happiest birthday ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡!