Employee Profile: Meet Andrew Vontzalides, TVAP Case Specialist
Andrew joined IINE in 2023 after working with Venezuelan immigrants as a Fulbright ETA (English Teaching Assistant) i…
Employee Profile: Meet Joe Gilbert, Education Program Manager
After spending the majority of his career in higher education, Joe Gilbert joined the International Institute of New …
Suitcase Stories®: How a Cup of Coffee Transports Maryna to Happier Days in Ukraine
Maryna, a Ukrainian refugee, was living in Kyiv with her daughter when Russia invaded the country in 2022. In her rec…
Employee Profile: Meet Julian D’Andre, Case Specialist
Julian D’Andre joined the International Institute of New England earlier this year as a Case Specialist. Driven by a …
Employee Profile: Meet Kubana Alexis, Associate Director, Workforce Initiatives
Kubana Alexis joined the International Institute of New England in 2018 as a Skills Training Specialist. Today, he is…
Employee Profile: Meet Courtney Good, Talent Acquisition Specialist
Since joining us in 2021, Courtney has held multiple roles, including working directly with our refugee and immigrant…
Where We Belong: Welcoming Week at IINE
During the month of September, the nation celebrated “Welcoming Week” as part of an initiative by Welcoming America. …
Farewell to a Trusted Board Member and Friend of Refugees, Thomas Lucey
The International Institute of New England joins the many friends, family, and colleagues mourning the loss of Thomas…
Witness to a true “Melting Pot,” IINE from a newcomer’s perspective
The Golden Door Award Gala from a Newcomer’s Perspective by Sarra Briki, Marketing & Communications Intern …
Employee Profile: Meet Yusuf Abdi
Update to this story: March 24, 2020 Yusuf Abdi is a Case Specialist at IINE in Lowell, and a former refugee. For the…