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We are thrilled to introduce Vanessa Marie Ponce, the new Executive Director of the Brazos Interfaith Immigration Network (BIIN). With an unwavering commitment to social justice and community advocacy, Vanessa brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role. Her journey has been marked by a dedication to empowering marginalized voices and fostering inclusivity. As a dynamic leader, Vanessa is poised to guide BIIN in its mission to support our community’s immigrants. Joi

Situated in Houston, Aaron Ackerman leads a virtual law office, redefining legal services for clients by adopting an innovative approach. The office operates without a physical space, utilizing rented conference rooms based on clients’ accessibility needs. This unique setup enables the firm to offer cost-effective and accessible services. Graduating from Baylor Law School in Waco, TX, Ackerman hones his expertise in trial, court proceedings, and procedure. His practical trai

FALL 2022 As BIIN wraps up this past academic year, there are some updates and accomplishments we had throughout the year we would like to share. After a few years of the pandemic affecting our programs, in the Fall of 2022, BIIN welcomed two new Americorp members who would manage and coordinate two of our main programs: the Information, Referral, and Assistance program managed by Tania Barrios, and the ESL program managed by Viviana Castillo. Tania and Viviana, both Texas A&