Immigrant Voices

We hope you enjoy getting to know some of the incredible people who are at the heart of IIBA’s work.

I’M IIBA Stories: LAURA

The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) has launched a campaign – called I’M IIBA – uplifting what we know to be the true character and positive contributions of immigrants in the Bay Area. This week we highlight the inspirational story of Laura. MEET LAURA I’M LAURA I was born in Villavicencio, Colombia, in…

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I’M IIBA Stories: BALA

The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) has launched a campaign – called I’M IIBA – uplifting what we know to be the true character and positive contributions of immigrants in the Bay Area. This week we highlight the inspirational story of Bala – a dedicated supporter of IIBA as well as current Vice…

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I’M IIBA Stories: OLGA

The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) has launched a campaign – called I’M IIBA – uplifting what we know to be the true character and positive contributions of immigrants in the Bay Area. This week we highlight the inspirational story of Olga. This week we highlight the inspirational story of OLGA I’M OLGA…

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I’M IIBA Stories: SHELLI

The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) has launched a campaign – called I’M IIBA – uplifting what we know to be the true character and positive contributions of immigrants and advocates for immigrants in the Bay Area. This week we highlight the inspirational story of IIBA volunteer and Pro bono Attorney Shelli. I’M…

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I’M IIBA Stories: LAURA

The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) has launched a new campaign – called I’M IIBA – uplifting what we know to be the true character and positive contributions of immigrants in the Bay Area. This week we highlight the inspirational story of IIBA Staff Attorney Laura. I’M LAURA My first ‘memory’ is of…

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I’M IIBA Stories: Jorge

The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) has launched a new campaign – called I’M IIBA – uplifting what we know to be the true character and positive contributions of immigrants in the Bay Area.  This week we highlight the inspirational story of Jorge I’M JORGE Some of my happiest memories are from Mexico…

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I’M IIBA Stories: Susana

The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) has launched a new campaign – called I’M IIBA – uplifting what we know to be the true character and positive contributions of immigrants in the Bay Area.  This week we highlight the inspirational story of Susana Garcia. I’M Susana I am a people person and I’m…

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I’M IIBA Stories: Agnieszka

The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) has launched a new campaign – called I’M IIBA – uplifting what we know to be the true character and positive contributions of immigrants in the Bay Area.  This week we highlight the inspirational story of former IIBA Board of Directors member, Agnieszka Purves. I’M AGNIESZKA I…

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I’M IIBA Stories: Leska

The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) has launched a new campaign – called I’M IIBA – uplifting what we know to be the true character and positive contributions of immigrants in the Bay Area.  This week we’re featuring Leska, an immigrant from Ukraine whose journey of resiliency has led to a career helping…

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I’M IIBA Stories: Gustavo

The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) has launched a new campaign – called I’M IIBA – uplifting what we know to be the true character and positive contributions of immigrants in the Bay Area.  This week we’re featuring Gustavo, a former IIBA citizenship class student and professional chef living in San Jose I’M…

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