Welcome to another week of our Meet Your Staff Monday Series, where we'll be highlighting the different members of our team and letting you get an inside look at some of the wonderful people who help further the mission of the Institute! Today we're speaking to Heidi, our Resettlement Intern! 1. Please state your name and the position…
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Welcome to our Meet Your Staff Monday Series, where we'll be highlighting the different members of our team and letting you get an inside look at some of the wonderful people who help further the mission of the Institute! Today we're speaking to Gloria, our Donations Coordinator! 1. Please state your name and the position you hold at…
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The following interview provides insight into an innovative project and partnership the Institute helped to develop and implement. Two staff persons dedicated to Erie County’s High Risk Team, sat down to share their experiences with this important work. The Erie County High Risk Advocate works out of the Institute and the High Risk Coordinator is employed through Haven House through…
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Klara Chomicka & Ryan Peters, Development & Communications University of Chicago and SUNY Oswego graduates respectively, Ms. Chomicka and Mr. Peters support the Development & Communications office's overarching fundraising, outreach and media initiatives. Ryan at SUNY Oswego. What do you feel is your your role in the Development and Communications Office here at the Institute? : A couple different things. My…
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Madi McEwen, Education & International Visitors Coordinator A University of Buffalo '18 graduate and ardent advocate for diversity & inclusion, Ms. McEwen is the Education & International Visitors Coordinator supporting her department in increasing global awareness and engagement of all Western New York residents. What did you study and what experiences do you have that are relevant to your position?…
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Audrey Herrera, Volunteer Coordinator A native of Albuquerque and lover of philosophical conversations, Ms. Herrera works in New American Integration coordinating volunteers and interns for both the HELLO program and the Institute's departments. Where are you from and how long have you been at the Institute? : I am from Albuquerque, New Mexico and have been at the Institute for close to…
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Elizabeth "Beth" Mercer, Self Sufficiency Coordinator A native of Orchard Park and all things health and wellness, Ms. Mercer works in New American Integration coordinating financial literacy programs for the Institute’s clients to become self-sufficient in their new lives in Western New York. Where are you from and what do you do here? : I have always lived in Western New…
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Lila Rollo, Refugee Case Coordinator A Buffalo native and something of a polyglot, Ms. Rollo works in New American Integration helping the Institute’s clients adjust to their new lives in Western New York. Where are you from, how long have you been at the Institute, and what do you do here? : I was born and raised here in Buffalo and…
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Kelly McCormick, from Buffalo, NY — New American Integration Master's Student @ University of Buffalo — Master's in Social Work (MSW) Places you’ve traveled to: Belgium, Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia, Mexico and Aruba. Why intern at the Institute? I wanted experience working with a non-profit and I feel as though the Institute plays such an important role in our community. Interning in…
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Maeve O'Brien, from Buffalo, NY — New American Integration, Employment Sophomore @ Canisius College — International Relations Places you’ve traveled to: Went to El Salvador for a week with a church group and I am currently working toward a Fulbright Scholarship to be an English Teaching Assistant in Malaysia. Why intern at the Institute? I thought the Institute was a great place…
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