Chitsatt Myothant holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and a Master of Public Administration from SUNY Brockport. Her professional experience spans refugee and immigrant services, international development, and higher education, with a strong commitment to advancing opportunities for vulnerable and displaced communities.
As part of Cornerstone’s Refugee Resilience team, Chitsatt worked closely with clients of the International Rescue Committee (IRC), providing culturally and linguistically responsive support to Burmese-speaking forced migrants and newly resettled families. As a Burmese Interventionist and Presenter, she helped participants navigate resources, overcome cultural and language barriers, strengthen their sense of belonging, and develop the confidence and skills needed to build stability in their new communities.
Drawing on her international background and multilingual abilities, Chitsatt served as an important cultural bridge, creating an environment where Burmese-speaking participants could feel understood, supported, and empowered. Her work at Cornerstone encouraged participants to recognize their strengths, build connections, and see themselves as active contributors to their new communities.
Chitsatt currently serves as an International Programs Officer at Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA), managing global development and humanitarian initiatives. Her previous experience includes roles with Myanmar’s Yar Pye Company Limited and the Global Studies Institute.
Originally from Burma, Chitsatt is fluent in Burmese, Urdu, and English. Her cross-cultural experience and commitment to community-centered service continue to inform her work supporting resilient, connected, and empowered communities.
As part of Cornerstone’s Refugee Resilience team, Chitsatt worked closely with clients of the International Rescue Committee (IRC), providing culturally and linguistically responsive support to Burmese-speaking forced migrants and newly resettled families. As a Burmese Interventionist and Presenter, she helped participants navigate resources, overcome cultural and language barriers, strengthen their sense of belonging, and develop the confidence and skills needed to build stability in their new communities.
Drawing on her international background and multilingual abilities, Chitsatt served as an important cultural bridge, creating an environment where Burmese-speaking participants could feel understood, supported, and empowered. Her work at Cornerstone encouraged participants to recognize their strengths, build connections, and see themselves as active contributors to their new communities.
Chitsatt currently serves as an International Programs Officer at Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA), managing global development and humanitarian initiatives. Her previous experience includes roles with Myanmar’s Yar Pye Company Limited and the Global Studies Institute.
Originally from Burma, Chitsatt is fluent in Burmese, Urdu, and English. Her cross-cultural experience and commitment to community-centered service continue to inform her work supporting resilient, connected, and empowered communities.