From the Desk of the CEO: How History Has Prepared Us for This Next Chapter
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England Coinciding with the return of the T…
The International Institute of New England Hires Leah Jacobs Varo as its Unaccompanied Children’s Program Director
BOSTON – November 1, 2024 – The International Institute of New England (IINE), one of the region’s longest-establishe…
From the Desk of the CEO: The American Character is at Stake
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England Many Americans have celebrated the …
The International Institute of New England Elects Richard Golob, Wade Rubinstein, and Carolina San Martin to its Board of Directors
BOSTON – August 5, 2024 – The International Institute of New England (IINE), one of the region’s longest-establ…
The Importance of Nuance and Empathy: Highlighting IINE’s Pinpoint Interpretation Program
When you need a translator in order to be understood, trust is everything. There’s real vulnerability in relying on s…
Dispelling 10 Common Myths About Immigrants and Refugees
By Alexandra Weber, Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer at the International Institute of New England…
The International Institute of New England Receives Historic Philanthropic Gift from Bancel Philanthropies
Bancel Philanthropies’ pledge of $6,000,000 marks the largest single philanthropic gift in IINE history BOSTON – Apr…
Q&A With Board Member Libby May
A member of the International Institute of New England’s Board of Directors since 2021, Libby May is a communications…
Local Employers Say That Hiring Refugees and Immigrants is a Win-Win
When refugees and immigrants arrive in New England they are eager to join the workforce, succeed and advance in their…
From the Desk of the CEO: The Economic Argument for Welcoming Refugees and Immigrants
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England For those of us who feel strongly a…
What Does It Take to Find Affordable Housing for Refugees and Immigrants?
It’s no secret that housing is extremely scarce in New England’s cities. A “vacancy rate” is the percentage of a city…
Employee Profile: Meet Jessica Gutierrez, Immigrant Family Support Coordinator
Jessica joined IINE in 2023 as an Immigrant Family Support Coordinator on our Unaccompanied Children’s Program …