Andrew joined IINE in 2023 after working with Venezuelan immigrants as a Fulbright ETA (English Teaching Assistant) in Colombia and past efforts with immigrant and refugee populations as a graduate student in Worcester, Massachusetts. As the TVAP (Trafficking Victim Assistance Program) Case Specialist at our Boston office, Andrew ensures our immigrant [...]
Anastasiia didn’t want to leave her home of Odesa, Ukraine, but as the invasion intensified, she found she had no choice. Arriving in Boston in the summer of 2023 with her husband, Anastasiia turned to the International Institute of New England for basic services and employment support. IINE's Employment Team helped her [...]
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England As we enter the year ahead, I am filled with energy and hope thanks to the incredible way the IINE community rose to the challenges of 2023. With unwavering support, you stood with Ukrainians fleeing the sudden invasion [...]
By Alexandra Weber, Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer at the International Institute of New England At IINE, we are so fortunate to be surrounded by a community of passionate supporters who want to make a difference in the lives of refugees and immigrants. Our volunteers, in particular, play a [...]
A Life Interrupted One year ago, Diana and Randy were living in their home country of Cuba and pursuing careers in medicine. Diana was in her fourth year of medical school, and Randy had begun his residency to prepare for work as an OBGYN. When she could, Diana visited her mother [...]
Dear Ahmed, Zuhra, and Meetra, Welcome to Boston! My name is Suraj Chaudhry. I am a 16-year-old at Newton South High School about to start 11th grade…Let me tell you something about Boston. This is a very nice and friendly city. There are people from all over the world [...]
We caught up with a handful of staff celebrating work anniversaries to hear what initially brought them to the International Institute of New England, how their roles and the organization have evolved since then, and what they enjoy most about the work today. Emma Pond, Career Navigator Celebrated her [...]
Farida Niazi, a former refugee from Afghanistan who has made Lowell, Massachusetts her home since 2019, says that she loves the freedom she feels here. “In the United States, religion is different, and everyone is different, but nobody told me about my hijab, or anything. Here the good thing is what [...]
Dedicated donors make the International Institute of New England's work supporting thousands of refugee and immigrant families possible. Hear from donors about their personal connections to IINE and the reasons they are compelled to support our mission. Wade Rubinstein Leadership Council Member "It was at a Suitcase [...]
IINE is thrilled to welcome Ann Merrifield to our Board of Directors. With decades of board experience at both public and private companies, a successful career in the life sciences sector, and a deep dedication to supporting those in need, Ann will play a key role in our organization’s continued growth. [...]
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