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St. Louis on the Air30 years after the Srebrenica massacre, St. Louis remembers the genocide and its victimsSt. Louis’ Bosnian community is observing the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica. A local coalition is leading efforts to commemorate the massacre and its 8,000-plus victims with a series of events and a July 12 walk in downtown St. Louis. The genocide changed the lives of many Bonsians, including Elvir Ahmetovic, who lived through the Srebrenica massacre as a child and is now a St. Louis teacher. Ahmetovic, attorney Adna Nedim Ramic, and Center for Bosnian Studies Director Adna Karamehic-Oates share their stories and insight into the terrible events of the genocide, alongside accounts from other survivors.
2025-06-1232 min
Bosnian American Professionals Podcast016- Alija Dzekic- Sr Business Analyst with a passion for community organizationAlija Dzekic is an Experienced Senior Business Analyst with a demonstrated history of working on complex projects and initiatives. Skilled in Business Process, Analytical Skills, Banking, Management, and Insurance. Strong business development professional graduated from The University of South Dakota. He currently works for Protective Asset Protection.
Alija has a passion for community activism and has been involved within the Bosnian American community in various roles. Most notably, he is the president of the St. Louis Islamic Center-Nur and has helped oversee the construction of a beautiful new mosque in South of St. Louis County.
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2019-09-1829 minBosnian American Professionals Podcast015- Dzemal Bijedic- A refugee helping refugees and other less fortunate in St. LouisA refugee himself, Dzemal Bijedic has become an Icon of charitable work in the St. Louis area. This article by Ryan Shuessler gives you a glimpse of who our very own Dzemal Bijedic is:
https://www.stlbosnians.com/a-helping-hand-from-one-refugee-to-another/
2019-09-1133 minBosnian American Professionals Podcast014-Merima Omerovic- Expecting mother in the Corporate World of Banking Merima was forced to flee her home in Derventa, Bosnia & Herzegovina, at the age of 2 with her mother and a new born baby sister. She did not know where he father was until two years later when they were reunited and were fortunate enough to come to the United States in 1996.
Since then, it appears that the world of Banking was her calling. She has a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry and has been doing it for the past 16 years. She is currently a Commercial Loan Officer and Relationship Manager at UMB Bank. A j...
2019-07-3129 minBosnian American Professionals Podcast013-Denis Kuzelj- Emergency Room doctor, a Marine, devout Muslim and a proud Bosnian-AmericanDenis Kuzelj remembers the horrors of Prijedor. He and his family survived, unlike so many others. Fat forward to today and brilliant mind is saving lives as an emergency room doctor in the United States.
Dr. Denis Kuzelj is an emergency medicine physician who received his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a former Marine who served the United States of America, unlike some folks with bone spurs.
2019-07-1837 minBosnian American Professionals Podcast012-Patrick McCarthy- Honorary Bosnian and one of the greatest friends the Bosnian American community has in the United StatesThis is the audio portion of Nedim Ramic's conversation with Patrick McCarthy on the Facebook Live "Lunch with a Lawyer" episode that recently aired.
Patrick McCarthy is the co-author of “Ethnic St. Louis” and “After the Fall: Srebrenica Survivors in St. Louis.” He currently serves as the Associate Dean of Libraries & Director, Medical Center Library at Saint Louis University.
We talked to Patrick about the Bosnian American community and his experience from the Bosnian genocide to the Bosnian refugee’s influx into the United States and in particular to St. Louis.
Also, Patrick and I will...
2019-07-0229 minBosnian American Professionals Podcast011-Boris Cvijanovic- From the Streets of Sarajevo to Water-Polo Pools of the United StatesBoris and his family were among the first ones to arrive in St. Louis in the early 1990's. While the challenges were real, his love for sports and camaraderie allowed him to excel in the Water-Polo Pools, as well as, academically. Novak & Ljiljana Cvijanovic, his parents, have been a staple within the Bosnian-American community. Ljiljana has helped countless Bosnian-Americans receive loans for cars, homes, business and more.
Currently, Boris works at CenturyLink as a Senior level engagement manager with thirteen years of experience designing and implementing innovative and sustainable technology solutions that help clients meet their business n...
2019-06-2730 minBosnian American Professionals Podcast010-An Honorary Bosnian- Ron Klutho, or as many Bosnian Americans in St. Louis call him "Amir Amerikanac."Many Bosnian Americans in St. Louis know Ron Klutho as Amir Amerikanac. We believe they still think he is somehow Bosnian. Why? He has been on the forefront of helping many Bosnian-Americans settle into their new home.
Ron is currently with the Bilingual International Assistant Services and has worked with the refugee communities of St Louis for over 25 years. With a background in linguistics and English as a Second Language, Ron has taught English in Japan and at several locations in St Louis. He started as a volunteer at St Pius V’s Refugee Support Ministry with Sis...
2019-06-1941 minBosnian American Professionals Podcast009-Is Climate Change Real? Is Climate Engineering real and is it causing climate change? Benjamin (Ben) Cehic has no doubt! What about you? What is Climate Engineering?
Also known as "geoengineering," it is the intentional large-scale intervention in the Earth’s climate system to counter climate change.
Limiting the risks of climate change requires swift and deep reductions in emissions of heat-trapping gases and investments to prepare for now unavoidable impacts. Given the daunting challenge of keeping the rise in global temperatures in check, some researchers are also working to understand the risks and potentials of “geoengineering” or climate engineering technologies. A young Bosnian-American with a passion for science, Benjamin Cehic is one of those young minds that is warning...
2019-06-1423 minBosnian American Professionals Podcast008-Aldin Lolic, CPO, CIAI- Special Investigator City of St. Louis Department of Public Safety- CIVILIAN OVERSIGHT BOARDAldin Lolic is a Special Investigator CPO, CIAI, with City of St. Louis Government under the Department of Public Safety. His main function is to Investigate Police Officer Misconduct under COB, Civilian Oversight Board, known as Police Oversight. Aldin serves as the liaison between the City of St. Louis Government and the Immigrant Communities and is part of the Hate Crime Task for with ADL and several Federal Agencies. His passion is to serve his Bosnian American Community, therefore with numerous local partners, he created an Opioids Task Force and hopes to bring resources and education to the community and prevent the Opioids epidemic.
2019-05-3037 minBosnian American Professionals Podcast007-Elmedina Tasic, CPA (Certified Public Accountant) - LIFO of the Party with Accrual IntentionsElmedina is a senior accountant specializing in auditing and tax services. She began her accounting career with Milhouse & Neal, LLP in 2009 as an intern. She obtained a BA, Accounting degree from University of Missouri – Saint Louis and her MBA, in Accounting. She is a licensed CPA and exceeds the annual requirements of the Continuing Professional Education program of the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants. Elmedina is a member the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
She devotes her professional time to a broad range of clients in various indust...
2019-05-2224 minBosnian American Professionals Podcast006-A Real Estate Agent with a Passion for Keto Diet w/ Eldin KolicToday's guest on our show is Eldin Kolic, Real Estate Agent and Keto Diet enthusiast. Join us on the show as we discuss Real Estate. The highs and the lows of the real estate market and what experts think the future will bring. Also, we will talk a lot about Keto Diet that Eldin claims has helped him find his better self.
2019-05-1629 minBosnian American Professionals Podcast005-Dr. Esad Kiveric (Dr. Eso) For the Love of Math/SciencesDr. Eso, against his father’s wishes, becomes a Doctor. His dad, being a math teacher in Bosnia & Herzegovina, wanted his son to study, and later teach, math. However, Dr. Eso had other ideas. He wanted to help people and decided he wanted to pursue Medicine.
Dr. Esad Kiveric is an anesthesiologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. He received his medical degree from A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is the recipient of the Peter E. Krucylak Prize for Outstanding Resident in Cardiothoracic Anesthesia 2017-2018 from Washington University School of Medicine Anesthesiology Department.
Dr...
2019-05-1523 minBosnian American Professionals Podcast004-Vega Transport rises from the ashes of Bosnia and shines as a successful trucking company in the United States In this episode we talk to Nihad (Nick) Sinanovic- President at Vega Transport
Nick is the co-founder and President at Vega Transport with a successful history in the transportation/trucking/railroad industry. He is leading Vega Transport to becoming significant player in the Saint Louis Transportation market. Nick is an entrepreneur with passion for developing win-win, long-term relationships with people, whether they are employees, customers or vendors.
Listen to Nick as he outlines his journey from the horrors of Bosnia to a successful businessman in the United States.
2019-05-0623 minBosnian American Professionals Podcast003-Almira Bajric, Attorney at Law- From a Bosnian American Pilgrim to an Advocate for the Bosnian American CommunityAlmira Bajric is a native of Bosnia and Herzegovina and graduated from University of Missouri St. Louis in 2003 with highest honors, Summa Cum Laude. She received her Bachelors Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice as well as Bachelors Degree in Social Work.
Mrs. Bajric was an active member of the student body and a member of several National Honor Societies.
She is a graduate of Saint Louis University School of Law and admitted to practice law in Missouri.
Prior to joining the Law Office of Bajric & Ramic, she was employed as a child...
2019-05-0120 minBosnian American Professionals Podcast002-The Next Gold Rush- CBD Industry and it's healing powers w/ Mirza Pehlic- Operations Specialist at CBDHeliosToday on the show we will have Mirza Pehlic- Operations Specialist at CBD Helios.
He will discuss the CBD or cannabidiol industry that is sweeping the nation and sparking debate.
We will discuss how CBD has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Many leading doctors, scientists, and experts in the field believe that combining CBD with the other naturally occurring Cannabinoids, Terpenes and Flavonoids, may offer a range of measurable health benefits.
Tune in as Mirza has promised us some great discounts on CBD products that may help with your...
2019-04-1027 min
Bosnian American Professionals Podcast001-Intro to Bosnian American Professionals PodcastNedim Ramic Esq., and Adis Avdic, D.C. introduce the Bosnian American Professionals Podcast.
We will talk about the Bosnian American community in the Saint Louis area and the United States in general.
What are the numbers of Bosnian Americans in the United States?
What are some of the accomplishments?
What are some of the issues?
What does the future hold for Bosnian Americans?
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2019-04-0118 min