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…
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…
I’M IIBA Stories: Tim
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 Tim, an immigrant from Melbourne, Australia. I’M A CHEF Growing up I had an early…
I’M IIBA Stories: Katerine
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 Katerine, a graphic designer at IIBA I’M Katerine I was born and raised in a little town…
I’M IIBA Stories: Elisa
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 Elisa, a volunteer interpreter at IIBA I’M Elisa I’m originally from Mexico City. One of the happiest…
I’M IIBA Stories: Valentina
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 Valentina I’M VALENTINA One of my earliest memories is the Christmas morning I…
Appreciating Diversity: Richard’s Story
As a passionate photographer, Richard captures the beauty of Sonoma County in photos such as this one of Healdsburg. Photo courtesy of Richard Sarkar Cipriani. © Richard Sarkar Cipriani. IIBA client and permanent resident Richard has long considered himself a citizen of the world. Born in the Caribbean island country of Trinidad and Tobago, he grew…
I’M IIBA Stories: Hugo
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 Hugo I’M HUGO I was born in Peru where I lived until I…
Strengthening Democracy: Claudia’s Story
As the U.S. heads into the final lead-up to the 2024 presidential election, longtime IIBA client and permanent resident Claudia has been working diligently behind the scenes to make sure voters in Alameda County have everything they need to make their voices heard. As an elections technician at the Alameda County Registrar of Voters, Claudia…
Building Trust: Jacqueline’s Story
Jacqueline was born in Mexico and came to the United States when she was eight years old. Today she is one of more than half a million people protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which gives her temporary permission to live and work in the country she’s known most of her…