Sarah Casiano-Diffoot (Waidmann), LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Sarah  Casiano-Diffoot is a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to  helping individuals navigate the complexities of their past to find  clarity and healing in the present. With a clinical focus on abuse, depression, anxiety, and complex trauma,  Sarah utilizes a client-centered, integrated approach that prioritizes  the therapeutic relationship as the primary vehicle for lasting change.

Sarah’s  practice is built on the belief that understanding deep-seated patterns  is essential for resolving the root causes of distress. She is trained  in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a specialized treatment effective for addressing OCD, anxiety, and other distressing life experiences.

Her integrative toolkit includes:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Parts Work Therapy: A method of understanding and integrating the various "sub-personalities" of the mind to achieve internal harmony.
• Play Therapy Techniques & Strengths-Based Therapy
• Inner Healing & EMDR

Education:

• M.A. in Clinical Counseling | Townsend Institute at Concordia University – Irvine
• B.A. in Political Science | Georgia State University

Michael has 15 years of experience managing  international humanitarian projects, notably as the Director of the MCN  Build Foundation. His role includes managing the strategic giving on  behalf of the company and building public libraries worldwide, with  projects in Ethiopia, El Salvador, Colombia and Lebanon.   

Prior  to his work with MCN, Michael worked at the Business Services Unit for  USAID grants through FHI360. He also served in the Peace Corps in Bonga,  Ethiopia where he worked with local community partners to rebuild an  elementary school. \\He is also a professional photographer/videographer. He speaks Spanish fluently and is conversational in Amharic.   

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration | James Madison University

 Adam Winder received his his MBA from McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University, graduating Beta Gamma Sigma.  He is an entrepreneur and strategic executive passionate about giving back and helping others.  Adam began his career in financial services with banking experience leading strategy for a large bank and 8 years advising middle market companies.  Since fatherhood Adam has become a successful entrepreneur; he has launched a restaurant, tech, and service business.

Mariham Abraham completed her Bachelor's degree at Louisiana State University  and her PhD at the University of Georgia in chemistry. While working in  the chemical  industry for a few years she also undertook various roles  in building a family-owned startup distribution business. She eventually  joined the business full-time as a finance and administrative officer.  She has extensive experience in building strong customer rapport with  clients and devising new strategies to maximize retention. In addition,  she is also involved in content management system (CMS) implementation and maintenance which continues to accelerate the  company's growth and market presence.  

Jena received her Masters in Public Policy from American University. She currently works for the federal government, liaising with Congressional members and state/local government to advance economic development initiatives and programs.

Dr. Obsinet Merid is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician. She received her doctorate degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, Wisconsin. She then went on to complete her internal medicine residency at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. She Subsequently accepted a faculty position in the department of Internal Medicine (Hospital Medicine) at the University of Michigan where she worked for three years. She is currently employed by Morehouse as an Assistant Professor of Medicine (hospital medicine) at Grady Memorial Hospital. In addition to her passion for clinical medicine, she has special interest in community service, serving the underserved and global health/tropical medicine. Dr. Merid is an active member of American college of physicians (ACP) and society of hospital medicine (SHM). In her spare time she enjoys running, bicycling and spending time with her 3 young children.  She and her husband, Tesfay, have started another non profit meeting the cardiology needs of patients in Ethiopia.  This non profit is called "Heart Attack Ethiopia". 

​Russ is a licensed Lawyer in the states of Alabama, Georgia, Texas and New York.  He has experience practicing before federal courts in Texas and Georgia and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a member of the Sandy  Springs Bar Association, the Georgia Association of Justice, and the American Association of Justice.

He recently purchased Lodge and kayaking outfit in North Georgia. 

Dr. Stan graduated from Emory College and the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry. He and his wife practice together in Atlanta, GA. Separate from his own practice, Dr Eisenberg is an adjunct professor for Georgia State University mentoring and teaching dentistry students.  Additionally Stan volunteers with the Ben Massell Dental Clinic, providing dental care to those in need without coverage.   

 Rabbi Waqshum Dhugasa is a  nurse who has a passion for helping people  in need and the sick. She graduated from Adama General Hospital and  Medical College, School of Nursing in 2023. She believes that nursing is  more than just a job - it is a calling to serve others and make a  difference in their lives. Rabbi is particularly interested in public  health, community service and hopes to use her nursing skills to improve  the health and wellbeing of her community. Through her dedication and  commitment to nursing, she hopes to inspire others to pursue careers in  healthcare and make a positive impact in the world. 

BA Degree in Accounting and Finance from Tropical College of Medicine 

She describes her hobby as working with communities in hardship.  So, possibly write, giving back to her community.  

Shelly Dollar has been CEO of MTG since 2013. Prior to this, she served as CFO and Project Manager for Children’s Cross Connection International.  She spent four years working with Ethiopian youth, directing medical and educational projects both in the US and in Ethiopia with CCCI. In 2013, she and her husband decided to open a new non-profit- Making the Grade: Hope for African Youth, in response to the growing needs of students they were mentoring. 

She trained at University of Maryland and received the degree- Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Although working professionally as a hospital nurse lasted only a few years specializing in post- partum care and all levels of nursery, she continued volunteering with various organizations in a nursing and caretaking capacity.  

She and her husband, Allen Dollar (a cardiologist) live in Atlanta and spent years hosting patients in need of medical support. In 2008, Shelly went back to Maryland to activate her RN again, studying in psychiatry. 

Alternative activities have included owning an art gallery- Raymond Lawrence Gallery and the Zebu Center for the Emerging Artist (1999-2001) , managing Rey Vargas’ gallery in Norcross, GA (2014-2015), and managing various artists over a 10-year period. She also works and volunteers at various other non-profits related to fair housing and inclusion. She has worked in the field of fair housing for over 20 years. Currently (2023) she chairs the Inclusion and Belonging committee at Ahavath Achim Synagogue in Buckhead.