We are excited to announce the 2021 PICC Community Leader Awards! It is because of the work and dedication of local leaders like these that we can build a strong immigrant rights movement in PA. 2021 Community Leader Award Roedy Wibisono, New Sanctuary Movement
Roedy is an outstanding leader within the Indonesian Community at St Thomas Aquinas. He has been a solid member for years but has stood out in the last year. When COVID hit, Roedy spent hours each week calling members of the Indonesian community - checking in on them, sharing resources, inviting them to community meetings, and collecting data. He now organizes his community to fight for a pathway to citizenship as he works with the Caribbean and Latinx communities to plan strategy. He takes the time to connect with people individually while thinking of policy and next steps. He brings energy, faith, and a tireless commitment to the fight while he works full time and is a father. Roedy is an unsung leader in the community. 2021 Youth Leader Award Yatciri Cruz, CASA Pennsylvania
Yatziri has been a member of CASA Pennsylvania for a few years now. This year, she has been extremely active in two campaigns: DREAM Act and Tuition Equity. She has marched, registered people to vote, shared her story with legislators, and brought other new young members to join the CASA youth comité. 2021 Movement Artist Award Kim Dinh
Kim has been the go-to artist for many immigrant rights campaigns in PA. They have contributed art to the Driving PA Forward, Tuition Equity & Inclusion, Shut Down Berks, and local AAPI organizing campaigns. Their commitment and artistic skills have brought to life so much of PA's immigrant rights vision and work for the rest of the world to see.
PICC would like to acknowledge the accomplishments and leadership of all the 2021 nominees! PICC members nominated an amazing group of leaders who have had profound impacts on immigrant and refugee communities across the state. Remember to register for the 2021 Statewide Immigrant & Refugee Rights Convening to attend an amazing line up of workshops and celebrate our community leaders!
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