ABOUT US
CRCKY didn't start as an organization. It started when community members saw their immigrant neighbors navigating the immigration system without help, and came together to change that. CRCKY supports immigrants in Kentucky - whether they live here or are detained here - as they work their way the U.S. immigration system. We believe no one should go without legal representation because of what they can pay or what language they speak, and that legal help means little if a person is hungry, untreated, or can't get to their appointment. That's why CRCKY works across three areas: legal assistance, crisis response, and a community hub.
CRCKY STAFF AND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STAFF
TITLE/POSITION
Executive Director
PRONOUNS
she, her, hers
Languages: French
Dominique Olbert's parents were refugees from Poland and Russia. She helped launch CRCKY and was CRCKY's founding Chair.
Dominique received her B.A. in English Literature from Barnard College, Columbia University, her M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University, and her Alcoholism Counseling degree from The New School. She is a Department of Justice (DOJ) Fully Accredited Representative and a licensed Notary.
TITLE/POSITION
Outreach Coordinator
PRONOUNS
she, her, hers
Languages: Intermediate French
Jenna Potter has worked for over fifteen years with youth and adults in mental health and educational capacities. She has volunteered and worked at a variety of non-profits including a bird aviary, a youth substance abuse rehabilitation facility, and an equine therapy facility for at-risk youth. She is passionate about working with varied and vulnerable populations and helping them thrive. Jenna has a BA in Psychology, with a minor in French Language. Her interests include Greek and Roman History, horseback riding, and showing her two Rhodesian Ridgebacks at dog shows. Jenna is applying to be a Department of Justice (DOJ) Partially Accredited Representative and is a licensed Notary.
TITLE/POSITION
Outreach Coordinator
PRONOUNS
she, her, hers
Languages: Swahili, Lingala, Portuguese
Martha Kikoko was born in DR Congo and came to the U.S., along with her family, as a refugee. She speaks fluent Lingala, Portuguese, and Swahili. Martha has a BA in Clinical Leadership and Management, with a minor in Gender and Women's Studies. She is currently working on obtaining her master's degree in Health Care Administration. She also serves on the board of the Kentucky Hospital Association.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MARILYN S. DANIEL
TITLE/POSITION
President, Board of Directors
PRONOUNS
she, her, hers
Marilyn S. Daniel has been practicing law in the Lexington area for 46 years. She served as an Assistant United States Attorney, General Counsel and Senior Vice President of Mason & Hanger Corporation and as a pro bono immigration attorney with the Maxwell Street Legal Clinic. She has been recognized by the Fayette County Bar Association, the Kentucky Bar Association, and the University of Kentucky College of Law for her corporate and immigration legal work.
XIMENA MCCOLLUM
TITLE/POSITION
Immediate Past President, Board of Directors
PRONOUNS
she, her, hers
Languages: Spanish
Ximena McCollum is a Vendor Relations Manager for Zoom Video Communications and has close to 30 years’ experience in Supply Chain, Global Sourcing and Vendor Relations in the technology industry.
Ximena dedicates much of her free time to volunteering for organizations that she values for their commitment to the community. She was recognized for her efforts by Lexmark International and named Volunteer of the Year in 2010. The Central KY YMCA also named her as Volunteer of the Year in 2012. She has been volunteering for CRCKY since 2020 and has worked with over 50 clients while also serving on the CRCKY's Executive Board of Directors.
JACKIE JAY
TITLE/POSITION
Treasurer and Secretary
PRONOUNS
she, her, hers
Jackie Jay is a professor of ancient history at Eastern Kentucky University. Originally from Canada, she moved to the U.S. in 2001 to begin a PhD program in Egyptology at the University of Chicago. She is a member of Embrace Church in Lexington and sits on the church’s Lead and Discipleship Teams. She has a ten-year-old son who has fueled her interest in Star Wars, lacrosse, and Pokémon.
MAX EISENBURGER
TITLE/POSITION
Board Member
PRONOUNS
he, him, his
Languages: German and Intermediate Spanish
Max is currently CRCKY’s Volunteer Coordinator and IT Specialist. An urban planner specializing in economic development, he has worked with communities across the country to help them better understand their opportunities and achieve their aspirations for community economic well-being. He has also conducted and published research on the connection between industrial innovation and economic development outcomes, with a particular focus on the maker movement and the solar energy industry.
A child of immigrants and dual citizen of Canada and the U.S., Max has family spread across North America, Europe and Asia, as well as personal connections to immigrant communities here in Lexington.
GALADRIEL ("VAL") STAMM
TITLE/POSITION
Board Member
PRONOUNS
she, her, hers
Languages: Fluent Spanish, French, and Haitian Creole
Galadriel is a German-American from a mixed-status household. She spent the first three years of her life in Germany before moving to the U.S., where she has lived since then.
Galadriel joined the CRCKY Board in 2021. Since April 2022, she has also been a Senior Intake Worker. She has interned at Neighbors Immigration Clinic and Global Lex. She has also worked as a volunteer tutor for Kentucky Refugee Ministries.
Galadriel is a Department of Justice (DOJ) Partially Accredited Representative and a qualified French-English medical interpreter.
KRISTEN A. KOLENZ
TITLE/POSITION
Board Member
PRONOUNS
she, her, ella
Languages: Spanish
Kristen A. Kolenz is an assistant professor of international studies, co-chair of gender studies, and affiliated faculty in the Latin American studies program at Centre College. Her academic research focuses on activist responses to state violence in Central America and Central American migration. She was born and raised in northeast Ohio, lived in Guatemala, and now lives in Lexington with her wife and dogs. Kristen also volunteers with the Georgia-based El Refugio organization and the Lexington Pride Center.
BEN LAMBERT
TITLE/POSITION
Board Member
PRONOUNS
he, him, his
Languages: Spanish, French
Ben Lambert is a former CRCKY intern. He is currently in school, working on fulfilling his pre-med requirements. He hopes to become a doctor.
NADIA RASHEED, MD
TITLE/POSITION
Board Member
PRONOUNS
she, her, hers
Languages: Arabic
Nadia Rasheed is a anasthesiologist who has lived with her physician husband in Lexington for over 30 years. She has worked with Kentucky Refugee Ministries, CAIR, Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom, the Mayor’s International Affairs Advisory Commission, and several interfaith groups.
CLAUDE J. CHRISTENSEN
TITLE/POSITION
Board Member
PRONOUNS
he, him, his
Claude lives in Georgetown with his wife Sandi. They have 3 grown children, 5 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He is a retired Federal Government Executive, a former Mayor (Sadieville, KY), and a Former President of the Kentucky League of Cities and the Georgetown-Scott County Chamber of Commerce. He is a member of the Lexington Kentucky North Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he serves as Stake Communications Director.
Claude is a graduate of Red Rocks Community College in Denver and Metropolitan State University, also in Denver, where he majored in Earth Sciences. He holds an AS degree in Geology and a BS degree in Land Use. He is also a graduate of the Department of the Interior Advanced Management Program in Washington, D.C. His principal interests are travel, cooking, and music.
Community Partners
CRCKY doesn't do this work alone. The organizations below help fill the gaps: some through formal partnerships, others by opening their doors to the clients we refer.
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Kirby Fullerton Esq, Immigration Lawyer at at Carman Fullerton, PLLC
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Catholic Diocese of Lexington
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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
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Alpenglow Foundation