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Sponsoring a Ukrainian Refugee 12.8.22

Wanting to do something about the challenges of our times, an individual can feel overwhelmed, but individuals sharing the effort with others can make a difference. Yalies interested in supporting Ukrainian refugees will want to join the Careers, Life and Yale discussion with two IRIS (Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services) staff members on Thursday, December 8th, starting at 8:00 pm ET. Learn what is involved in sponsoring a Ukrainian citizen fleeing their homeland as part of the Sponsor Circle Program, a community-led resettlement initiative that allows everyday Americans to offer a newcomer the opportunity to begin again. Recent Yale graduate Joseph Doran ‘20 and his IRIS colleague Britten Bolenbaugh will share their expertise and experiences of Ukraine and the humanitarian effort in this war-torn country.

Joseph Doran ‘20 12.8.22

Speaker

Joseph Doran ’20 is Ukrainian Program Manager at IRIS (Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services). Joining the Investment Office as an analyst upon graduation, Joseph Doran studied Economics and Global Affairs with a focus on countries of the former Soviet Union and spent time in Russia, Moldova, and he was a summer intern at the US Embassy in Kyiv. At Yale he was captain of the water polo team and a freshman counselor in Trumbull College.

Britten Bolenbaugh 12.8.22

Speaker

Britten Bolenbaugh is Community Sponsor Coach, Ukrainian Programs, at IRIS. She was a Peace Corps volunteer in the Ukraine, which including working with people with AIDS.