When we stand together, the wisdom and power of community is brought forth. People with clear moral conscience can resist in nonviolent ways and bring about social change. We can stand together for immigrant justice in so many ways: in accompaniment, in solidarity, acuerpados, all from our own context and our own experiences. We are invited to Stand Together! 

Raiza (she/her/ella)

Short Bio:

A humanitarian at heart, serving to alleviate human suffering. Raiza is a person of faith committed to ensuring that migrant communities are met with dignity, safety, and care. Shaped by interfaith collaboration, she believes that even with our differences, we can choose to stand together and work towards collective solutions. She has worked nationally and locally in immigration and disaster response, helping shape policies so marginalized communities are seen, centered, and protected not overlooked in planning rooms. She brings a field-tested understanding of how systems impact real people, and what it takes to move institutions toward justice. Known for her engaging, story-centered speaking style, she illustrates hard truths and brings esperanza (hope) and clarity to complex issues. At IMIrJ, she supports the organization’s operations and helps strengthen the collective work toward justice.

Topics: Story