Welcome to Christine Ashimwe, SEAHEC's new Program Manager for CHAMPS

Christine came to Tucson in 2020 as a political asylee from Rwanda. Since that time she has worked at International Rescue Committee coordinating housing and logistics for over 20,000 refugee families. She worked to improve the livelihood of refugees and asylees in Tucson by acquiring affordable housing. healthcare options and schooling opportunities for their children.

Ms. Ashimwe joined the SEAHEC team in April 2024 as the SEAHEC-Casa Alitas Migrant Healthcare (CHAMPS) Program Manager, in charge of overseeing the implementation of the CHAMPS program, its sustainability and growth. This includes assuring compliance with any and all local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations. Prior to joining SEAHEC, she worked at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) coordinating housing and logistics for over 20,000 refugee families.