International Institute of New England
Meghan Fitzgerald is a dedicated professional with a background in case management and research within the fields of education and social justice. Currently serving as a Case Specialist and Career Navigator at the International Institute of New England since August 2023, Meghan previously contributed as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Mary E. Walsh Center for Thriving Children, focusing on early childhood education research and policy briefs. Meghan's experience includes a role as a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Intern at the Environmental Defense Fund, where evaluations on fellowship equity were conducted, and research on environmental justice topics was compiled. Additionally, work as a Voter Engagement Intern at the Environmental Voter Project involved independent research on voter engagement techniques. Meghan holds a degree in Applied Psychology and Human Development with a focus on Policy, Advocacy, and Community Change from Boston College Lynch School, graduated in May 2023.
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International Institute of New England
Mission The International Institute of New England (IINE) creates opportunities for refugees and immigrants to succeed through resettlement, education, career advancement and pathways to citizenship. History and Context Founded in Lowell, Massachusetts in 1918, IINE is one of the region’s largest and oldest service providers for new Americans. The International Institute serves 2,000 refugees and immigrants each year and has launched new programs to double the number of newcomers served to 4,000 within five years. In the past year, staff in our Boston, Lowell, and Manchester (NH) field offices provided resettlement, family reunification, education, career assistance, and legal services to people from 67 different countries. As the United States engages in a pitched debate about immigration policy, our work is critical to preserving the nation’s tradition of welcoming people of all backgrounds who cherish freedom, equality and hard work. IINE’s programs are particularly important to New England, which has a notable dependence on immigrant labor to grow its economy.