The philanthropic foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, held an annual event where it recognized 34 immigrants for their contributions to democracy in the United States.
Carnegie Corporation of New York, published on June 30 of this year, its list of outstanding immigrants, who have stood out for strengthening society and democracy in the United States. Through the Great Immigrants, it seeks to "increase public awareness of the role of immigration in our country," explains the foundation.
Immigrants from more than 30 countries, who have served society in their professional fields, including medical providers, researchers, defenders of the disadvantaged population, agents of change in politics, climate activists, educators, among others.
Among the honored immigrants who work in the service of society are four Latin Americans:
- Gisele Barreto Fetterman from Brazil, an advocate for social justice and the fight against poverty, has founded several non-profit organizations to address issues of food and economic insecurity in support of women entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania.
- Vincenzo Piscopo from Venezuela, is president and CEO of the United Spinal Association. He is an advocate with years of experience for the rights of persons with disabilities and a promoter of accessible transportation for this population group.
- Jorge Pulleiro from Argentina, is a teacher in Idaho, where he teaches Spanish in a dual immersion program. Furthermore, he is a veteran of the US Army.
- Pedro A. Sánchez de Cuba, a professor at the University of Florida, has dedicated his professional career to fighting for the elimination of hunger in the world and against poverty in rural areas. He has worked to protect and improve degraded soils in South America and Africa.
Other recognized Latinos were Gisèle Ben-Dor, born in Uruguay, conductor emerita of the Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Boston; Mexican-born Carlos del Río, who is a public health specialist and professor of medicine at Emory University; Carlos Lozada from Peru, literary critic for The Washington Post; and Guatemala-born Luis von Ahn, co-founder of Duolingo.
See the full list here: https://www.carnegie.org/awards/great-immigrants/2021-great-immigrants/
