MEET THE TEAM

Our team brings together experience in immigration research, education, business, communications, community engagement and the arts—all united by a belief that immigrant stories are an essential part of the American story.

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SARA PUIG LAAS
SARA PUIG LAAS (1930-2026), FOUNDER

The original visionary & founder of the Immigrant Hall of Honor

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PHILIP OCHOA
PHILIP OCHOA, PRESIDENT

Co-founder and President of Federal Defense Industries

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KEN KOSKAY
KEN KOSKAY

CPA and Certified Financial Planner (CFP)

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JAMES WITTE
JAMES WITTE

Retired Founding Director of the Institute for Immigration Research

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CARMEN GRAY
CARMEN GRAY

Published Writer, Communications Professional and Retired Educator

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JENNIFER RING
JENNIFER RING

Director of Marketing & Communications

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