Board member Karla MacIntyre has some exciting news: she’s now a registered voter in Tennessee! Karla credits Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors for supporting her immigration journey: “They’ve changed thousands of lives in our state and I want to help contribute to their efforts in any way that I can.”
Read MoreWe’re thrilled to have 3 new interns joining us at Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors: Patrick Flaherty, John Gee and Emily Chang. These Ingram Scholars will be working with us for the Fall semester.
Read MoreKarla Ruiz is the owner and operator of Karla’s Catering in Nashville, TN. A native of Mexico City, she worked in Nashville restaurant kitchens for 12 years before opening her own business. We feel honored to have Karla join the panel at our Fall fundraiser Oye Vecino LIVE on September 23!
Read MoreDr. Alex Jahangir is a professor of orthopaedic surgery and medicine and orthopaedic trauma surgeon, and director of the division of orthopaedic trauma at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. We’re thrilled to have him join us on September 23 for our Fall fundraising event Oye Vecino LIVE.
Read MoreThe budget reconciliation bill represents a chance for DREAMers, TPS holders, and individuals with Deferred Enforced Departure to obtain protection from deportation and the opportunity to attain permanent legal status. An opportunity like this may take years to come again, and millions are counting on us.
Read MoreKarla MacIntyre is a shining star on the TNJFON board, where she serves as the Nominations committee chair and puts her superpower (keep reading to find out what it is) to good use regularly. She also keeps board members connected to our mission and each other by organizing lunch and learn events. Get to know Karla a little better - you’ll be glad you did!
Read MoreValentina Harper is a Venezuelan artist based in Nashville, TN. We’re so excited to have her join our panel at Oye Vecino LIVE on September 23. Get to know Valentina and make plans to join us for the event.
Read MoreClay Petrey has been a faithful member of TNJFON’s Board of Directors since 2016, and he currently serves as board secretary. It’s been a joy to attend quarterly board meetings with Clay, whose attention to detail always keeps us on track and and whose friendly, optimistic demeanor always keeps us smiling.
Read MoreMany LGBTQ+ people from around the world look to the United States as a beacon of hope for protection from persecution and to live openly. At TNJFON, we reflect on how relentlessly advocating for the fair treatment of the LGBTQ+ community runs in parallel with our larger mission to advocate for and represent our immigrant neighbors.
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