Glafira Laub
Executive Director
Home has always been at the center of Glafira Laub’s story. As a child refugee, she learned early about the importance of family, community, and resilience—experiences she carries into her life today in a multicultural, multiracial blended family with her husband and five children. Her international experiences, including studying housing and community in Mexico and engaging in trauma and health equity work in India through a non-Western lens, have further shaped how she understands resilience, healing, and the role of culture and community.
Glafira has spent years working alongside children, families, and individuals navigating complex systems. Her background in public service law has included housing, domestic violence, immigration, unemployment, and other issues affecting family stability. She has also worked extensively with differently abled children and their families. Her work in trauma has grown from education and advocacy into developing and leading trauma-informed programs and professional trainings for families, schools, community organizations, and professionals.
Glafira holds a BA in Public Justice and Human Development and an MS in Interdisciplinary Trauma from SUNY Oswego. She also holds two graduate degrees from Albany Law School: an MS in Human Resources: Law, Leadership & Policy and an MS in Financial Compliance & Risk Management. Together, her education brings trauma, law, organizational leadership, compliance, and systems thinking into her work. Today, as Executive Director of I-Mobile Health Mission,
Glafira leads the development and implementation of trauma-informed programs designed to make knowledge about trauma and mental health practical and accessible. Her approach brings together lived experience, professional expertise, and community partnership with a focus on strengthening families, supporting the professionals who serve them, and building healthier, more connected communities.
Rita Paniagua
Cross-Cultural Strategies
Rita Paniagua was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and has been a resident in Syracuse since June of 2003. Her 40 years background in Business Administration, Fundraising and Public Relations has been instrumental to her success in Syracuse. Paniagua also brings with her experience in the field of performing arts, radio, and special events production. Since her arrival, she has been committed to serving the Syracuse community at all levels. Her first steps lead to the appointment of Executive Director at the Spanish Action League of Onondaga County (2005-2015), which opened the doors to subsequent work with the CNY Region and the State of New York through the NYS Puerto Rico/Hispanic Taskforce. In 2016, Paniagua was elected as a Commissioner of Education for the Syracuse City School District and in 2019 and again in 2023, was elected to serve in the Syracuse City Council At-Large position. In 2024 Paniagua launched her own consulting business “Cross Cultural Strategies” dedicated to Economic Development, Business Management and Community Relations & Engagement. Among her many responsibilities she is currently serving on the CNY Arts Board of Director / President and SEDCO the Syracuse Economic Development Corporation. Oher community initiatives: Alliance of Economic Inclusion – allocations and programs review committees, Latino Mentoring program at Fowler Highschool and provides support to organizers of special events; Puerto Rico Festival and Syracuse Bakers Expo.
Ana María Paniagua, LCSW
Consultant
Ana María Paniagua is a trauma-informed therapist based in Syracuse, New York, and the founder of The Healing Office, a bilingual practice serving English- and Spanish-speaking communities. Her clinical work is centered on relationships with self and others, family dynamics, and recovery from trauma. She integrates approaches such as DBT, CBT, ACT, and EMDR in ways that are practical, culturally responsive, and community-oriented. Ana María is passionate about making mental health care accessible and creating spaces where individuals and families feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow.
Beyond her clinical practice, Ana María is actively involved in program development, consultation, and training. She designs trauma-informed curricula and group models that emphasize coping skills, emotional regulation, and family engagement. Her work reflects a strong belief that healing happens in connection and community, and she is committed to building sustainable systems of support that extend beyond the therapy room. Through teaching, supervising clinicians, and leading specialty groups on trauma and personality disorders, Ana María bridges clinical expertise with community needs, ensuring that programs are not only research-based but also relevant and accessible to the people they serve.
Giorgi Siradze
Data & IT Specialist
Giorgi Siradze serves as the Data & IT Specialist of I-Mobile Health Mission. In this role, he designs and manages data intake processes, builds frameworks for analysis, and ensures that information is translated into meaningful insights for program evaluation and long-term impact. He also oversees the organization’s digital presence, maintaining and developing the I-Mobile Health Mission website to support accessibility, transparency, and community engagement.
Giorgi’s work focuses on creating systems that allow educators, families, and stakeholders to better understand the outcomes of trauma-informed practices and community initiatives. By combining careful data management with thoughtful digital design, he helps ensure that the organization’s mission is reflected both in its reporting and in its online presence.
Guided by the belief that data should serve people and strengthen connections, Giorgi is committed to advancing I-Mobile Health Mission’s work through clarity, accountability, and innovation.