May Shogan, Director of Education & International Visitors A native of Jordan and a 29-year veteran of the Institute, Ms. Shogan is the Director of Education & International Visitors leading her department in increasing global awareness and engagement of all Western New York residents. How has your role changed throughout your 29 years at the Institute? : I first started as an Arabic interpreter and translator, before working…
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Briana Neale & Leighann Ramirez, MSW Interns University of Buffalo Master's of Social Work graduate students, Ms. Neale & Ms. Ramirez support New American Integration's resettlement efforts to welcome new arrivals to Western New York. Can you tell me a little about what you do here? : I do a number of different things. My major responsibility is to assist…
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Cait Monan, Employment Case Worker A SUNY Fredonia '17 graduate and travel enthusiast, Ms. Monan supports New American Integration's efforts to give our clients meaningful employment opportunities. What can you tell us about your education? Do you think it has prepared you for your position? : I am a SUNY Fredonia graduate with a degree in International Studies with concentrations in…
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Gülistan Kul, Interpreter Coordinator Born and raised in Turkey, Ms. Kul holds an Ed.M. from the University of Buffalo and is responsible for facilitating language access across a wide array of fields in Buffalo and the surrounding areas. What are your academic credentials and what path have you taken to get to the Institute? How have they prepared you for…
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Eva Hassett, Executive Director A fiercely loyal Buffalonian, Ms. Hassett is going into her ninth year leading the International Institute of Buffalo in its vision to make Western NY an inclusive, multicultural community that embraces all people. What can you tell me about your higher education? : I have a bachelor’s in Psychology and Social Relations from Harvard University, and a Master’s…
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 12, 2018 Buffalo, NY – Following the inappropriate remarks made by the President in a meeting on Immigration Policies, Eva Hassett, executive director of the International Institute of Buffalo, issued the following statement: “Welcoming those who seek liberty, justice, freedom and safety is core to the idea of America. Just like the founding fathers,…
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Resembles a house. New American Integration assists refugees in achieving their goals of self-sufficiency and active participation in the community. Services provided: housing, community orientation, and linkage to health care, education, employment and social services. Resembles shielding arms. Survivor Support offers safe, free and confidential services for those affected by domestic violence and human trafficking.
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