Our Mission
Help immigrants integrate into America smoothly and efficiently
Help immigrants integrate into America smoothly and efficiently
Help immigrants integrate into America smoothly and efficiently
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.
Foster cross-cultural understanding and friendship
Help immigrants integrate into America smoothly and efficiently
Help immigrants integrate into America smoothly and efficiently
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.
Promote a prosperous and thriving economy and society
Help immigrants integrate into America smoothly and efficiently
Promote 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.
Designers: Alison Yi, Grace Sim, Julia Pekelnaia, Ralph Rezza
Developers: Gauri Gupta, Izel Ozhan, Jose Garza, Kevin Lobo, Maeve Tra, Mandela Tumukunde, Matt Nguyen, Sebastian Macedonio, Sergio Pichardo
Program Manager: Haana R
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.