Mar 30, 2022
Lucy Chen has overcome many challenges as a first-generation immigrant from China: from seeking knowledge and exploring the world as an innocent student, to her time as a rising leader in the competitive U.S. financial industry. She understands the struggles and challenges most immigrants face due to cultural and...
Mar 25, 2022
In this episode, the host interviews Authorine Walker, Phd. Authorine shares about her challenges finding employment and starting out at USD$3 per hour to retiring with 2 masters degrees and a PHD. She encourages immigrants to have a roadmap for their immigrant journey and emphasizes the importance of seeking...
Mar 23, 2022
Lola Adeyemo is the founder and CEO of EQImindset (EQI is from Equity and Inclusion). As a certified diversity, equity & inclusion professional, she leverages her experiences as an Immigrant, a career mom, and a Scientist and within different global corporations to inspire and motivate underrepresented individuals. Her...
Mar 20, 2022
Elika Dadsetan-Foley is VISIONS’ new Executive Director as of March 2nd, 2020. She is joining VISIONS following years of work as a director, in nonprofits and higher education, years teaching as a professor of Peace and Conflict Studies, and a decade of work in development and humanitarian contexts in Africa, the...
Mar 18, 2022
Ms. Maha Hafez Witherington was born in Alexandria, Egypt in
1956. She attended the Sacred Heart Catholic School for 12 years.
After earning her high school diploma, she immediately joined the
faculty of arts.
In 1978 she graduated with a Bachelor Degree in English literature.
She transitioned to the USA in 1990. She...