Maria Andrade and Maria Santana

Recorded September 2, 2022 Archived September 2, 2022 21:07 minutes
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Description

Maria Santana (33) and her friend and mentor Maria Andrade (53) discuss the case that brought them together, legal advocacy for immigrants, and their hopes for the future.

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MA and MS remember their first meeting, when MS was 15 and MA was working on MS's parent's civil case. They remember the case, and why MA got involved.
MS and MA shares their memories of the outcome of the trial. MS shares her impressions of the situation with the landlord, and her understanding of the unfair way her family was being treated.
MS reflects on how the experience influenced her decisions later in life. She shares how MA inspired her to advocate for others.
MS and MA remember how MS came to volunteer and later work with MA with aspirations to work in immigration law. They remember the moment MS revealed who she was a year later.
MS and MA discuss how they felt about MS becoming an accredited representative. They discuss how they feel about the impact of their work.
MA and MS discuss MS's career path, her restaurants, and her law aspirations. MA expresses how much faith she has in MS's potential and abilities.
MS shares her gratitude for MA giving her the opportunity to work in law and demonstrate her abilities. MA expresses her appreciation and gratitude for MS, and her hopes for their futures.

Participants

  • Maria Andrade
  • Maria Santana

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