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Vleidmy R. Velarde, LL.M., DOJ Accredited Representative

Vleidmy R. Velarde, LL.M., DOJ Accredited Representative

Vleidmy R. Velarde is the Immigrant Victims of Crime Program Supervisor at HIAS Pennsylvania. She joined HIAS Pennsylvania in August… MORE

Yvonne Leung

Yvonne Leung

Yvonne Leung joined HIAS Pennsylvania in August 2018.  She immigrated from Hong Kong and speaks Cantonese. She received her BA… MORE

Jhordan Damaris Schildt

Jhordan Damaris Schildt

Jhordan Damaris Shildt joined HIAS Pennsylvania in 2018 as the receptionist before being promoted to Asylum & Complex Litigation Paralegal…. MORE

Cathryn Miller-Wilson, Esq.

Cathryn Miller-Wilson, Esq.

Cathryn Miller-Wilson has been Executive Director of HIAS Pennsylvania since November, 2016. Prior to joining HIAS Pennsylvania as Deputy Director… MORE

Philippe Weisz, Esq.

Philippe Weisz, Esq.

Philippe Weisz has been an advocate for immigrant rights for over 20 years. He started his career as a staff… MORE

Lori Alexander, MSW, DOJ Accredited Representative

Lori Alexander, MSW, DOJ Accredited Representative

Lori Alexander has been employed at HIAS Pennsylvania since 1978. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania… MORE

Shaloo Jose, DOJ Accredited Representative

Shaloo Jose, DOJ Accredited Representative

Shaloo Jose is the Director of the Asylee Outreach Program at HIAS Pennsylvania. She works with asylees to obtain necessary… MORE