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Joint Statement By The Board of Directors of the International Institute of Buffalo and Eva Hassett, former Executive Director 

By News
Joint Statement By: The Board of Directors of the International Institute of Buffalo and Eva Hassett, former Executive Director 10/7/2021 Over the past 12 years, because of Eva Hassett’s work as executive director of the International Institute, our programming has expanded, our finances have strengthened, collaboration with partners and peers has deepened and become more strategic, and thousands of vulnerable…
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New Interim Executive Director Named for the International Institute

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The Board of Directors of the International Institute of Buffalo is pleased to introduce Jennifer Rizzo-Choi, a recent Institute board member and experienced nonprofit leader, as the Institute’s Interim Executive Director. The board will immediately begin a search for a new, permanent executive director. In the meantime, Jenny will lend her experience—including more than a decade in law, public policy,…
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Meet Hsa, Our Office Manager and Bookkeeper!

By Meet the Staff
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 Hsa, Our Office Manager and Bookkeeper! Please state your name and the position you hold at the…
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Meet Ryan, Our Translation Coordinator!

By Meet the Staff, Uncategorized
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 Ryan, our Translation Coordinator!   Please state your name and the position you hold…
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Service Update: Digital Signatures for Interpreting

By I/T Service Update
As you may already know, in-person interpreting jobs through International Institute require a signature from customers upon the completion of appointments. In recent years, the Institute has gradually moved from paper forms to digital signatures (via mobile app). We are writing to inform you that interpreters will now be required to utilize digital signatures for all in-person interpreting jobs. Effective…
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2021 Interpreting & Translation Training Calendar

By I/T Service Update
  JANUARY: Introduction to Community Interpreting Training About: Those looking to enter the industry and those wishing to review foundational concepts will learn all about the basics and ethics of working as a professional interpreter out in their community.  Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 12:00 – 4:00 PM EST Virtual Cost: $40.00 per person. Registrations closed.    FEBRUARY: Note -Taking Workshop…
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Meet Bob, our New American Integration Coordinator!

By Meet the Staff
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 Bob, our New American Integration Coordinator!   Please state your name and the position…
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Meet Heidi, Our Resettlement Intern!

By Meet the Staff
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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