As president and CEO of Upwardly Global, Jina Krause-Vilmar has worked tirelessly to advocate for the economic rights and inclusion of refugees and immigrants. Her organization helps immigrnats navigate hurdles that often arise when seeking employment. Under Krause-Vilmar, Upwardly Global has helped north of 25,000 immigrants to the U.S. and Poland restart their careers and become valuable citizens. In the U.S. alone, her work has provided over $74 million annually to the economy. Her work with the U.S. government, the U.N., and a number of humanitarian organizations will hopefully lead to even more help for people who’ve had to upend their lives and find a place in a foreign country.
