Newcomers and Welcomers

Interview with Nick Courchesne

Today’s interview features Nick Courchesne.  Nick works for International Literacy & Development [https://ilad.ngo/business-development-center/] (or ILAD) based in DFW.  Nick is is the economic development administrator for ILAD’s Refugee Business Development Center helping refugees start & run their own businesses.  We hope you enjoy our interview with him.

Interview with Maria Cabrales

Today’s interview features Maria Cabrales.  Maria is business immigration attorney with Davis & Campbell [https://dcamplaw.com]. Maria has volunteered with The Welcome Network [https://www.thewelcomenet.org] for many years, & she has recently becoming a board member with us.  We hope you enjoy our interview with her.

Interview with John Leitzel

Today’s interview features John Leitzel.  John is a pastor at Mercy Hill Church [https://mercyhill.cc] in Munster Indiana, a cycling coach with the National Interscholastic Cycling Association [https://nationalmtb.org], & previously a biology professor.  Our interview with John explores what all of scripture has to say about welcoming immigrants.  We hope you enjoy our interview with him.

Interview with Leslie McGowan

Today’s interview features Leslie McGowan.  Leslie is a member of a network of English practice clubs in Tulsa, Oklahoma meant to help newcomers practice English & make friendships in American homes.  We hope you enjoy our interview with her.

Interview with Austin Scott Key

Today’s interview features Scott Austin Key.  Scott is the co-founder & co-director of Every Shelter [https://everyshelter.org], a group designs shelters with & for refugees in refugee camps around the world.  We hope you enjoy our interview with him.