The Chaldean Federation of America (CFA) is an umbrella association of nine major Chaldean organizations in Metropolitan Detroit. The CFA represents more than 150,000 Chaldean-American residents in this region. The CFA has served as a catalyst for the assimilation of thousands of Chaldeans into the American culture. Metropolitan Detroit is home to the largest number of Chaldean Americans in the United States. Chaldean Americans make up one of the fastest growing minorities in Southeastern Michigan. Notably, Chaldean Americans have their own culture, language, and religious beliefs, which differ from other Middle Eastern Arab ethnic groups.

Michael J. George

Michael is chairman of Champion Wholesale Foods, L.L.C.; Bouvier Bridge Marina, L.L.C.; Healthtreat, Inc.; Pioneer Snacks, Inc.; and Spectrum Enterprises, L.L.C. In the past, he has owned and operated: Melody Farms, Metro-Detroit Investment Company, Michigan Data Storage, Midwest Wholesale Foods, and Port Atwater Parking. His education includes a diploma from Catholic Central High School in Detroit, Michigan. He is married to Najat and has six sons. He is presently a chairman of the Chaldean Federation of America (CFA) where he works to help advance Chaldean Americans and aid in the settlement of Iraqi Christian refugees.

Joseph T. Kassab

Joseph is the executive director to the Chaldean Federation of America (CFA), Immigration and Refugee Office. Over the last 25 years, Joseph has co-headed several Chaldean American humanitarian delegations visiting Iraqi Christian refugees in transit countries throughout Europe and the Middle East. He presently works as the chief science officer at Innovative Cell Technologies, Inc. His education includes a graduate certificate in community education leadership program from Wayne State University and a master of science degree in medical microbiology and immunology from the University of Baghdad, Iraq.

Steven N. Garmo
	Steven N. Garmo is a principal in the law firm of Garmo & Associates, P.C. with offices in Farmington Hills, Mich. and San Diego, Calif., where he specializes in U.S. immigration law. He has a J.D. from the University of Detroit Law School, a B.A. in history from the University of Michigan, and an A.S. in computer science from the Detroit College of Business. Mr. Garmo previously chaired the Chaldean American Bar Association and the Oakland County Bar Association’s Immigration Committees. Mr. Garmo recently worked with Senator Carl Levin’s office in drafting the Iraqi Christian Adjustment Act, which is in the process of being rewritten. The bill would allow Iraqi Christians to adjust their status in the United States to help make immigration easier. Mr. Garmo is a frequent speaker on immigration-related issues and a tireless advocate for Iraq’s refugees.
Amir Sitto
	Chair, CFA, Arizona Chapter
Basil Bakal
	Adopt a Refugee Family Founder