Daysi Funes, the Executive Director of Centro Romero, recently participated in an engaging interview with WTTW Chicago that shed light on the pressing difficulties faced by recent immigrants in the city. Mrs. Funes articulated the current situation and challenges these recent immigrants face on a daily basis with her vast experience in assisting the immigrant community. She was fervent in her emphasis on the need for comprehensive support and resources to assist them in successfully integrating into society throughout the interview. Her insightful opinions helped us to comprehend the difficulties and resiliency of Chicago’s immigrant community more fully.

Along with the interview with Daysi Funes, Diego Samayoa, the Associate Director of Centro Romero, also provided his viewpoint on the issue of newly arrived immigrants and the immigrant community in the city. Mr. Samayoa, who has a strong commitment to advocacy and social justice, emphasized the significance of addressing systemic problems that have an impact on immigrants’ lives. His well-considered comments emphasized the need for inclusive policies and initiatives that enable immigrants to flourish in their new surroundings while preserving their cultural identities. Mr. Samayoa’s commentary added to Mrs. Funes’ observations by recognizing the particular difficulties faced by the immigrant community and gave a comprehensive overview of the problems at hand.

Daysi Funes and Diego Samayoa’s collaboration in raising awareness of the realities facing the immigrant community in Chicago is a crucial first step in fostering understanding. Their commitment and experience at Centro Romero have made them valuable resources in promoting the rights and welfare of recent immigrants. Mrs. Funes and Mr. Samayoa have undoubtedly sparked significant discussions through this interview, which will hopefully result in positive change and increased support for immigrants in Chicago, a thriving and diverse city.