Where are you from? Born in Houston but grew up in Austin. How long have you been in Austin? I was twenty years away but am happy to be back home in Austin since October 2022 What do you do at iACT? I am the refugee program co-director. I help […]
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Intern Spotlight: Aliyah McKoy
Where are you from? El Paso, Texas How long have you been in Austin? 41 months (3.5 years) What do you do at iACT? I am a Bachelor’s of Social work intern; I assist with the Youth Mentorship Program, Hands on Housing, Health and Wellness, and Outreach. What’s the most […]
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Anell Mejia
Where are you from? I’m a little bit from all over. My family is from Dominican Republic. I was born in New York City, and I have lived for over 10+ years in both New Orleans, Louisiana and Austin, Texas. All of these places have had an impact on who […]
Read MoreiSpeak Staff Spotlight: Danette Lopez Garza
Staff Spotlight: Danette Lopez Garza Where are you from? I am from East Austin. My family has lived in central Texas with roots going back to the late 1800s. My family has been part of this region for generations. We like to say, we did not move, the line moved,” because […]
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Heather Nicoll – iACT Health & Wellness Social Worker and English Language Instructor Where are you from? I am from the Midwest. How long have you been in Austin? I’ve lived in Austin for more than a decade. What do you do at iACT? I am a Health and Wellness […]
Read MoreiSpeak Intern Spotlight: Zeke Hermano
Where are you from? I am from Houston, Texas. My parents immigrated to the United States from the Philippines. How long have you been in Austin? I have resided here since enrolling at the University of Texas in the fall of 2023. What degree are you pursuing in school? I am […]
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Nadia Mukunde
Where are you from? I’m from Rwanda How long have you been in Austin? I’ve been in Austin for 2 Years What do you do at iACT? I’m a Program Specialist working with both ELI and Youth program What’s the most challenging thing about the work you do at iACT? […]
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