Smooth and efficient immigrant integration
A prosperous and thriving economy and society
Cross-cultural understanding and friendship
Buddies will help immigrants with what they need to integrate and adjust, so they can have a great quality of life in the US and fulfill their goals of why they came here. Immigrants can develop a support system faster and acheive stability and success.
Cross-cultural understanding and friendship
A prosperous and thriving economy and society
Cross-cultural understanding and friendship
Our goal is to foster genuine and productive relationships between immigrants and Buddies, bridging cultures and nationalities. As native-born Americans understand and befriend immigrants, there will be more cultural awareness, diversity, and inclusion in society.
A prosperous and thriving economy and society
A prosperous and thriving economy and society
A prosperous and thriving economy and society
Immigrants are a significant contributor to the nation's economy, making up 13% of America's population, 1 in 6 workers, and 1 in 5 business owners. When immigrants resettle and integrate faster, they boost the prosperity of America.
The Team
Immigrant Buddies has an evolving talented team of volunteer professionals.
Board Members: Abel Mucyo, Ashish Nirkhe, Jan Reese Rondina, Jennifer Jiang, Julie McCusker, Lyan Baek
Designers: Alison Yi, Grace Sim, Julia Pekelnaia, Ralph Rezza
Developers: Amudha Balamurugan, Kevin Lobo, Maeve Tra, Nife Sofowoke, Shaunty Rashidi
Marketers: Aline Domingues, Amruta Ambre, Ashish Nirkhe, Lauren Ahern
Advisors: Anisa Siegel, Haana Rafiq
If you are interested in joining the team, please email info@immigrantbuddies.com.
The Founder
Jennifer Jiang is the Founder of Immigrant Buddies. She moved to America from China at age 4. With her background as an early childhood immigrant, she now aims to help other newcomers adjust to life in a new country.
Jennifer has experience in a variety of disciplines, including UX Design, Product Management, Copywriting, English Tutoring, and the Service Industry.
She received a Bachelor in Business Adminstration from Emory University and a UX Certificate from General Assembly.
Partner Spotlight
For more than 20 years, Upwardly Global has advanced workforce inclusion for work-authorized immigrants, refugees, and asylees with professional experience and international degrees by helping them secure jobs at their skill level in order to ensure a diverse workforce, build resilient communities, and contribute to a robust U.S. economy.