Theresa Stiven

Theresa Stiven served as the DuPage Volunteer Coordinator at Exodus World Service, an organization involved in refugee resettlement and support.2 Based on her LinkedIn profile, she held this position for a period of time prior to April 2012. After that, from April 2012 to October 2021, Theresa worked as an independent Fundraising Specialist for 9 years and 7 months.2

Exodus World Service is an accredited Private Sponsor Organization through the Welcome Corps program, which helps resettle refugees in local communities.1 As part of their work, they recruit and support Private Sponsor Groups who prepare for, receive, and care for refugee newcomers.1

While we don't have extensive details about Theresa's specific role, as a Volunteer Coordinator, she likely played a part in organizing and managing volunteers who assisted with refugee resettlement efforts in the DuPage area. This may have involved tasks such as:

• Recruiting and training volunteers
• Coordinating volunteer activities to support refugees
• Helping to implement Exodus World Service's programs and initiatives

Theresa Stiven's experience in both volunteer coordination and fundraising suggests she has been actively involved in supporting humanitarian causes, particularly in the area of refugee assistance and resettlement.