FY26 December Program

Susan joined the Office of the Inspector General in 2023. She earned her J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law then worked as a staff attorney at the Massachusetts Appeals Court. After leaving the court, she represented clients in criminal and immigration proceedings. Early in her career she taught building management and finance to tenant managers in New York City, and more recently, led classes in U.S. civics and high school biology for adult learners. In addition to her legal and teaching work, Susan has over a decade of program experience in state and local governments in New York and Massachusetts.

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Director of Training, Jessica Chicco (she/her) joined MIRA as Staff Attorney in January 2020 after more than a decade working with immigrants and immigrant communities. She oversees our training and resources work as well as our helpline program.

Most recently, she was the Senior Immigration Attorney at DOVE (Domestic Violence Ended, Inc.) in Quincy, a MIRA member organization, where she represented immigrant survivors of domestic violence. Before joining DOVE, she was the Human Rights Fellow at Boston College’s Post-Deportation Human Rights Project, where she focused on advocacy and representation of deported individuals as well as various interdisciplinary collaborations with community-based immigrant organizations in the greater Boston area.

She started her legal career as an associate attorney at Human Rights First’s Refugee Protection Program in New York, where she provided legal rights presentations to detained immigrants and co-authored a report on the detention of asylum seekers.

Outside of work, Jessica serves on the Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations commission of her town, with a focus on immigrant advancement. Jessica spent her childhood in Italy, and has lived and studied in Corsica, Senegal and Spain.  She holds a JD from NYU Law School and a BSFS from Georgetown University.

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Aziz Aghayev is a seasoned Chief Financial Officer specializing in financial consulting and business automation, with a focus on educational and governmental sectors. Leveraging AI technology and advanced automation solutions, he optimizes financial processes and decision-making frameworks for school districts and educational organizations. Through Flowlyst, his consulting firm, Aziz provides tailored financial and operational automation strategies, including budget development, cash flow forecasting, and scenario analysis.

With extensive experience working in various public school settings, Aziz has directed financial strategy and policy across multiple educational organizations. He regularly conducts trainings for administrative and instructional staff within school districts and organizations such as ASBO International, Washington ASBO, New Jersey ASBO, equipping them with the skills to effectively integrate AI-driven tools into their work. Aziz is also an active keynote speaker at community events, where he shares insights on developing a growth-oriented mindset. Known for his innovative approach, he is dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency and empowering educational leaders and community members alike with the skills they need to succeed.