Mary

Mary is an asylee who discusses leaving Turkey after Erdoğan came into power. She is a dentist who first got involved with I-RISE when she was trying to obtain an equivalency letter to work in the United States.

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Sidra Inam

Pakistani native Sidra Inam is a manager at the Global Grace Marketplace in Highland Park, New Jersey. Her own experience as an asylee helped her to connect with the programs affiliated with RCHP.

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Anna Petrie

Anna Petrie is a non-linear student who is currently finishing up a law degree at Rutgers Law School in Newark. She is a director and case manager at Interfaith RISE.

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Maya Wahrman

Maya Wahrman is a case manager and school impact coordinator for Interfaith RISE. Her faith and her experience of being an Israeli-American has helped foster her passion for her work.

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Terry Stokes

Terry Stokes is the Associate Pastor of Youth and Community Engagement at the Reformed Church of Highland Park, New Jersey. He charts how his faith has evolved through his time in various ministries.

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