Mira serves in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, an urban area that is home to thousands of refugees and immigrants from all over the world. The neighborhoods across South Philadelphia are diverse in their ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Local Reach
Mira oversees the Refugee Ministry at a neighborhood church (SACCPhilly) which ministers to refugees, immigrants and members of the community. The ministry is open to anyone who has needs that range from accessing basic social services to pursuing a deeper relationship with Christ. SACCPhilly hosts weekly worship services for 7 different ethnic congregations, a food pantry, ESL classes and a Bible-based trauma healing ministry.
Mira has served as a missionary with InFaith since 2021.
She is a native Philadelphian and has had a colorful walk with Jesus throughout her life. She has over 15 years of experience working in advocacy, administrative and marketing capacities for corporate & non-profit sectors, as well as 15 years of experience working with at-risk youth and refugees, domestically and internationally.
Mira went to Temple University, where she majored in Community Development and minored in Environmental Horticulture. She has a bright love for people, plants, and the healing Presence of God. She is also a certified Mental Health First Aider and Trauma Healing Institute Training Facilitator.