New Orleans Staff

Daryl Kiesow, Director – Upon his arrival in December of 2005, Daryl knew he wanted to dedicate his life to rebuilding New Orleans. He worked as a volunteer for Hands On New Orleans for two years before starting the United Saints Recovery Project. His ten years of roofing and construction experience along with the first hand experience of the operations of Hands On New Orleans gave him the knowledge he needed to start the United Saints in September 2007. Since its first project in January of 2008, the United Saints Recovery Project has completed well over 100  home rehab projects.   phone: 504-383-5554    email: daryl@unitedsaints.org 

Sakura Kone'- Outreach/Public Relations

Sakura Kone, Outreach Coordinator - Borne of Creole heritage and raised in Louisiana, Sakura has a rich knowledge of the history and culture of New Orleans. After living in California for 28 years, he relocated to New Orleans right after hurricane Katrina, as a volunteer organizer with several grassroots organizations involved in providing assistance, relief and advocacy on behalf of disenfranchised residents. Before joining the United Saints staff, Sakura was involved in the campaign to save, restore and transform the historic 140 year old former Wesley United Methodist Church into a multipurpose community center, located in the heart of Central City. He has contributed to the United Saints since 2009 working on various projects and giving social justice community tours of the city to our volunteers.  email: natambu3@hotmail.com

Thomas Shields- Our favorite Intern

Thomas Shields,  Intern – Thomas has taken a year off of school to intern with the United Saints Recovery Project. He brings much excitement and energy and support to the United Saints. He hopes to be able to help the people of New Orleans and learn the trades and about nonprofit management through his year internship with us! Thomas will be joining the ranks of the real world soon, as he embarks on his college journey in Colorado.

Pierre

Pierre Rufin, – Pierre was born in New Orleans and after attending L.S.U. he joined the Air Force and then the corporate world for many years.  More recently, he and his wife moved back to New Orleans from Colorado Springs where his career path changed to the non-profit world helping people with disabilities become more involved in the community and learn self-advocacy.  Since moving back to New Orleans in July 2011, he has worked in the non-profit field as well as with the Jefferson Parish Council on Aging and now with the United Saints Recovery Project contributing more time and energy to helping our community grow.   email: pierre@unitedsaints.org

Katie - Volunteer Coordinator

Katie Mikos, Volunteer Coordinator – Katie first came to United Saints as an AmeriCorps NCCC member in late 2010. She returned a few months later to continue doing rebuild work and found herself as an AmeriCorps State and National member working as the volunteer coordinator for United Saints. Katie loves Louisiana and New Orleans; she plans on finishing school and making it her new home.   email: volunter@unitedsaints.org

"Twiggy" - Construction Site Supervisor

John Knauer - Construction Site Supervisor

Apollo-Executive Chef Extraordinaire

Additional New Orleans Staff and Long-Term Volunteers

Twiggy

Phoebe

Danielle

Liz

Katherine

Jason

Melissa

Michael 

Careena

Louise

Marcus

Younes