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908-469-7337

Katy is the Interim Executive Director of First Friends of NJ and NY. Prior to joining the staff, she was on the First Friends’ board and co-chair of the advocacy committee. In addition to her work with First Friends, she is also on the steering committee of Latin Action Network and chair of its immigration committee. Katy has over a decade of experience working in non-profits, specifically in the service of immigrants, refugees, and asylum-seekers. She has worked at the New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice, the Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights, the International Rescue Committee, and the International Center for Transitional Justice. Katy is a graduate of Cornell University (BA, Sociology & Government) and SOAS, University of London (MA, Gender Studies).

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973-200-6879

Samantha Wong joined the First Friends of NJ & NY staff in May of 2022. Her role as the Administrative Assistant is to process intakes from detained and released friends as well as new immigrant arrivals who contact us through our dedicated helpline. She also processes commissary requests for detained friends, documents and maintains client records and supports fundraising projects.

Prior to joining First Friends, Samantha worked in our New Jersey school system as a pre-school teacher. She is currently enrolled full time in the Early Education Program at the Global University of Arizona. Samantha hopes to make an impact in her community as well as advocate for immigrant families that are in need.

morea@firstfriendsnjny.org
908-469-5844

Miguel is an Abolitionist and immigration activist dedicated to creating more just and compassionate systems that center the humanity of all marginalized peoples.

Miguel has been active in the struggles for justice immigration and otherwise throughout his professional career.