Mirvet Al Bassam is the lead job coach at the International Institute of Buffalo, serving in the role for almost three years, specializing in assisting skilled refugees and immigrants to secure employment that aligns with their expertise in the United States. Al Bassam’s work is funded by the New York State Office of New Americans and offers services such as online training, coaching sessions, employment, mentor matching, and exploring continuing education. Al Bassam has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Technology in Baghdad. She lives in Buffalo, New York, with her family.