PRESIDENT - Emmanuel LE BIHAN-

I am from Brittany, in the west of France, holder of a baccalaureate in litterature, I like sport, eating well and my family. Proud to contribute to the rebirth of AFF.

VICE PRESIDENT - Ghassane HABIB- 

French citizen, born in Côte d’Ivoire and living in the US since 1980.I look forward to continuing the tradition of the Alliance of sharing the French Culture and Language

SECRETARY - Margaret FRECH - 

I was born and raised in Fresno.Iam a retired Federal employee.I enjoy my family, friends, baking, motorcycle riding, skiing, hiking and learning to speak French.I am happy tha AFF is going to continue in Fresno

TREASURER & MEDIA- Isabelle LE BIHAN

I was born and raised in France in the close suburbs of Paris .My previous occupation makes me discover various Cultures all over the World! I love Dogs , Art & crafts. I ‘m enjoying beeing involved in The AFF revival  and I’m willing to share all about my mother tongue country !

 

DIRECTOR of  CULTURE- Randa ALRAHWANJI- 

Je vis aux États-Unis de façon permanente depuis 5 ans. J'ai terminé mes études universitaires en littérature française à la faculté des lettres de Damas et j'ai obtenu diplôme de traduction DUTFA de l'université de Lyon 2.

J'ai travaillé pendant 5 ans comme rédactrice et présentatrice du journal en Français à la radio et à la télévision à Damas. Mes deux garçons continuent leurs cours de français à l'Alliance, et je suis ravie d'être parmi l'équipe qui

va aider l'AFF à reprendre son élan.

DIRECTOR of EVENT - Celeste DEMONTE

I’m a native Californian and have spent most of my life in Fresno, with an exchange year in Germany after high school and a 10-year stint in Los Angeles. I’ve always been interested in languages, and became a fervent Francophile after my husband took me to France for a “significant” birthday 15 years ago. When I returned from that trip, I began French language classes with AFF. I attended Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, and graduated from Fresno State. My careers have included graphic design, real estate appraisal, and, most recently, technical writing. I served on the AFF board in the mid-2010s and am so pleased to serve again with this enthusiastic and committed group.

DIRECTOR of  MEMBERSHIP & PUBLIC RELATION- Patience TSHIMIKA- 

My name is Patience Tshimika-Varin , my family is from Congo. I've lived in fresno since my freshman year of high school (1999). I did all my early schooling in French. I am fluent in French, English, Spanish, and Kituba (Congolese dialect). I am married and I have a six years old daughter whom I home school. I am currently a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations (aka a stay home mom). Before that, I worked as a case supervisor for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), ensuring the interests of children in the foster care system were recognized by the courts. I enjoy traveling, crossfit, and eating good food.