People on the Move: Dr. Bibee Promoted to Lead RI’s Largest Refugee Resettlement Effort
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Dr. Justin D. Bibee Promoted to Lead Rhode Island's Largest Refugee Resettlement Effort
As the new year began, Dr. Justin D. Bibee's proven track record of supporting refugees and his exceptional leadership skills led to his promotion to Assistant Director of Refugee Resettlement. In this capacity, he now oversees Rhode Island's largest refugee resettlement effort.
As the Assistant Director for the Refugee Resettlement Department at the Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island, Dr. Bibee assumes a pivotal role in orchestrating the successful integration of refugees into Rhode Island communities. Leveraging his profound expertise and rich background in refugee assistance, he leads a dedicated team of resettlement case managers, serving as the primary point of contact for refugees arriving in Rhode Island.
Dr. Bibee's journey in refugee assistance traces back to 2013 when he embarked on his academic pursuits, delving into research on conflict and peacebuilding. His commitment to understanding the ramifications of conflict on displaced populations led him to join the United Nations in 2017, where he worked tirelessly in Tanzania's refugee camps, providing essential support to Burundian and Congolese refugees.
In 2021, Dr. Bibee transitioned to the Dorcas International Institute, assuming the role of a resettlement case manager himself. His hands-on approach in addressing the immediate needs of refugees, ranging from securing housing to accessing vital services. Dr. Bibee's impact extends far beyond geographic boundaries, as he actively assists refugees from a variety of regions, including Angola, Afghanistan, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dominican Republic, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Iraq, Jordan, Liberia, Nepal, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Ukraine, Venezuela, and Western Sahara.
In recognition of his exceptional contributions to academia and humanitarianism, Dr. Bibee recently assumed the prestigious position of Global Fellow ('24) at the Center for Human Rights & Humanitarian Studies at Brown University. This significant milestone underscores his commitment to advancing human rights and addressing humanitarian challenges on a global scale. As a Global Fellow, Dr. Bibee collaborates with a diverse network of scholars and practitioners, driving interdisciplinary research to tackle the root causes of human rights abuses.
A native Rhode Islander, Dr. Bibee holds an Associate's degree from the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI), a Bachelor's degree from Rhode Island College (RIC), a Master's degree from the School for International Training (SIT), and a Ph.D. from the Durban University of Technology (DUT).
Dr. Bibee served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco from 2014 to 2016. He speaks Darija.
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