This month’s thought leader piece is written by Baindu Akinrotiba. Baindu is a two-time AmeriCorps alum, with one year of service being completed at New American Pathways. She received her master’s in social work with a focus on international social work, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Baindu now serves as the New American Pathways Community Partnerships Coordinator […]
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This month’s thought leader piece features Dr. Hogai G. Nassery and her thoughts on the crisis in Afghanistan. Dr. Hogai is a family physician and the co-founder of the Afghan American Alliance of Georgia. Her family immigrated to the United States in 1973, after a coup d’etat in Afghanistan. Her parents sponsored numerous Afghan families
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Our hearts are with the people of Ukraine, many of whom are being forced to flee their homes. We deplore the tragic loss of life, enormous human suffering and destruction. We pray for their safety and for a quick resolution. New American Pathways has a long history of resettling refugees from Ukraine to Atlanta. If
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For this month’s thought leader piece, Yehimi Cambrón shares her story of being a DACAmented artist, activist, public speaker, and entrepreneur in Atlanta. She immigrated to the US with her family when she was seven, leaving San Antonio Villalongín, a small town in Michoacán, México. Cambrón’s work elevates the stories of immigrants, celebrates their humanity,
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For this month’s thought leader piece, Kevin Abel reflects on continuing to be an advocate for Georgia’s refugees and immigrants. Kevin Abel was a founding member of New American Pathway’s Board of Directors, serving as Vice Chair of the Board as well as chairing and serving on both the Advancement and Civic Engagement committees. He
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Say hello to Shelleyan! Shelleyan Lewars, originally from Jamaica, wanted to be more involved in civic engagement and get closer to her community by using her voice and helping those around her. New American Pathways and the Civic Pathways Leadership Program has motivated and inspired her to resolve issues within immigrant communities. Shelleyan originally worked
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Meet Anastassia! Anastassia Hardy came to the United States from Estonia at age 22 as part of a work-study program. Looking to find better opportunities for herself, Anastassia initially found it challenging to find her purpose and feel like she was fitting in in her new home. “It took me quite a long time, because I
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Say hello to Maureen! She is originally from Kenya but began her journey in the United States in 2019 when her husband was awarded a scholarship. Upon her arrival, she was granted a work visa and decided to pursue a career in accounting just as she had in her home country. Although Maureen enjoys accounting,
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Kalkidan Gebreegziabher Meet Kalkidan, an educator, role-model for children, and influential leader. She currently serves with New American Pathways as a family support liaison and lead teacher in the afterschool program. She has various degrees from reputable universities, including Harvard, which have contributed to her efficiency in educating the masses and policy recommendations. She notes
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For this month’s Thought Leader piece, New American Pathways Immigration Services Manager, Whitney Kweskin, reflects on the challenges of the United States Immigration System and the ways in which the New AP Immigration team are expanding and evolving to support a growing number of new Americans. New American Pathways has been established as one of
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