Meet Brown Immigration Law's Supporting Staff Members!
Emeline Armitage:
Case Manager
Emeline Armitage is a Case Manager at Brown Immigration Law and works in our Cleveland, Ohio Office. She graduated from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore in 2018 with her Bachelor’s in Spanish Language, International Studies, and Latin American Studies. Prior to joining Brown Immigration in 2020, Emeline interned at the International Office at University Hospitals in Cleveland and worked on local eco-friendly landscaping and gardening projects. Emeline speaks Spanish and would love to learn Portuguese in the future.
Julia Martynowski
Case Manager
Julia Martynowski is a bilingual Case Manager at Brown Immigration Law and works in our Cleveland, Ohio office. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Spanish from Cleveland State University in 2017. Julia was recognized with an award for Excellence in Spanish by the Department of World Languages at CSU. She gained an interest in immigration law while working at The University of Akron School of Law, where she served as an interpreter and translator for the Immigration & Human Rights Clinic. Julia translated asylum declaration statements and interpreted interviews with native Spanish speaking clients from all over Latin America who were seeking asylum. She is passionate about using her Spanish language skills to help others.
Karina Navarro
Case Manager
Karina Navarro is a trilingual Case Manager at Brown Immigration Law working in the North Carolina office. She is fluent in Spanish, English, and Italian. Karina graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a double major in Psychology and Political Science. Prior to working at Brown Immigration Law, Karina was working as a Research Assistant and volunteered as a teacher assistant for ESL coursework and other various assistance to students of different ages and educational needs.
Maritza Zuñiga:
Case Manager
Maritza Zuñiga is a bilingual Case Manager at Brown Immigration Law with our North Carolina office. Maritza joined the firm in March 2018. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Maritza also graduated from the UNC Paralegal Certificate program. She has worked as an immigration paralegal (primarily family-based immigration) for ten years. Maritza is fluent in Spanish and English and has studied French, Italian, and Portuguese.
Kunal Verma:
Case Manager
Kunal Verma is a Case Manager at Brown Immigration Law and works in our Cleveland, Ohio Office. He graduated from The Ohio State University in Columbus in 2019 with his Bachelor’s in English. Kunal has worked extensively in customer service and can speak Hindi and Punjabi. Being and immigrant himself, Kunal wants to assist other immigrants as they navigate their own immigration matters.
Noelle Baker:
Case Manager
Noelle Baker is a Case Manager at Brown Immigration Law and works in our Cleveland, Ohio Office. She graduated from John Carroll University in Cleveland, where she majored in Communication Studies with concentrations in French and Foreign Affairs and was a member of Pi Delta Phi, the National French Honor Society. She can read and write in French and is actively working on her speaking skills. Noelle is a passionate advocate for Humanitarian Rights and has dreams of working in diplomacy. Noelle gained an interest in immigration law after a capstone project where she was able to learn more about different areas of International Law. Prior to joining Brown Immigration, Noelle was the Service Manager for a local restaurant where she was able to enhance her problem-solving skills and apply her communication studies background to aid in the growth of her team. Noelle is excited to learn, help others by using her skills, and adores the challenges that immigration law proposes.
Nadiya Harris:
Case Manager
Nadiya Harris is a trilingual Case Manager in our Cleveland, OH office. She graduated with honors from the Ohio State University in 2017 where she studied World Politics, Geography, and Economics. Having immigrated from Ukraine at a young age, she is passionate about assisting others in their immigration journeys! Since 2014, she has been an active member of a local nonprofit aiding newly arrived refugee families and providing them with translation services. Nadiya is fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, and English.
Lindsey Peck:
Case Manager
Lindsey Peck is a Case Manager at Brown Immigration Law and works in our Durham, North Carolina office. She received her Bachelor’s degrees in Spanish and Biochemistry and a Certificate in Public Health from the University of Colorado-Boulder in 2020. Lindsey is currently pursuing her Paralegal Certificate at the University of North Carolina. While she has always had a passion for helping others, Lindsey’s studies in Spanish sparked a particular passion for Immigration Law, driving her to join Brown Immigration Law in September 2022. Lindsey has studied Spanish for over 10 years, including studying abroad in Spain. In her free time, Lindsey enjoys watching college sports, cooking new recipes, and spending time with friends and family.
Dottie Lake:
Receptionist / Administrative Assistant
Dottie Lake is the administrative assistant at Brown Immigration Law and works in our Cleveland, Ohio office. They spent some time studying Spanish language at the University of Akron before pursuing a career in the medical field. During the pandemic, they developed a desire to help people through working in nursing homes. Now, Dottie has decided they would like to continue to develop their Spanish-speaking skills and has shifted their focus to helping people at Brown Immigration Law.
Victoria Pic:
Administrative Assistant
Victoria is the Administrative Assistant in our office in Columbus, OH. She is from Venezuela and immigrated to the United States in 2016. She speaks both Spanish and English. Victoria is passionate about helping others and learning new skills in order to grow professionally, as well as becoming a better person every day. Victoria is happy to have joined Brown Immigration Law and have the opportunity to gain more knowledge about the immigration process and finds it important that our clients feel supported and welcomed.
Jen Thurau:
Case Manager
Jen is a Case Manager at Brown Immigration Law and works in our Cleveland Office. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Toledo where she majored in Public Health. Jen also has since received her Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Lake Erie College. Jen studied in several South American and Central American countries throughout her young adulthood which ignited her passion for immigration work. She is excited to use her Spanish language skills and be an advocate for her clients. Jen is grateful to be part of the Brown Immigration Law team and deliver high quality services to those seeking support throughout their immigration process.
Raylee Smith:
Case Manager
Raylee Smith is a bilingual Case Manager at Brown Immigration Law and works out of our Columbus office. She graduated in May 2023 from The Ohio State University with bachelor’s degrees in both Spanish and International Studies. She initially discovered her appreciation for the Spanish language after participating in an exchange program in Madrid, Spain when she was 15. Through her Spanish studies, she gained an interest in immigration law. It has always been her goal to use her Spanish to help others, and she is thrilled to do that at Brown. In her free time, Raylee is an avid concert-goer and loves exploring the Columbus music scene.
Haley Janoski:
Case Manager
Haley Janoski is a bilingual case manager at Brown Immigration Law and works in our Columbus, Ohio office. She graduated from Ohio University (OU) in 2023, where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies and minored in Spanish. During her time at OU, she also studied abroad in Toledo, Spain at Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha. Haley possesses a certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) through the University of Toronto and taught English at a local refugee organization before coming to Brown Immigration Law. Haley is excited to be in a field where she can work with people from all over the world and apply her Spanish in a helpful way. Outside of work, Haley loves spending time with her family and going on adventures around Columbus.
Anhelina Fedoriv:
Case Manager
Anhelina is a Case Manager at Brown Immigration Law working in our Cleveland, Ohio Office. Born and raised in Ukraine, Anhelina is multilingual, with proficiency in Ukrainian, English, and Russian, which allows her to communicate effectively with a diverse range of clients. Anhelina’s journey in the field of law began at the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, one of Ukraine’s most respected law schools. There, she distinguished herself academically, earning a Bachelor’s Diploma in Law with honors. After graduation, Anhelina gained valuable experience as a legal assistant in an international law firm in Ukraine and was recognized there for her contributions to the United Nations Global Compact Network in Ukraine. As an immigrant herself, Anhelina understands firsthand the challenges that come with immigration issues. This personal experience fuels her empathy for the clients and her dedication to helping them navigate the complexities of immigration law.
Cherlie Colon:
Accounting Specialist
Cherlie Colon is an Accounting Specialist at Brown Immigration Law and works at our Cleveland, Ohio office. Cherlie has over 8 years of customer service experience, data entry and collections. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, she is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Roxana Ortiz:
Administrator
Roxana Ortiz is an Administrative Assistant for Brown Immigration Law working in our North Carolina Office. She grew up in Durham, North Carolina and is pursuing her paralegal certificate at Durham Tech Collage. Roxana is fluent in English and Spanish and had acquired more than three years of administrative experience before joining Brown Immigration Law in September 2018.
Sasha Pupovac:
Case Manager
Sasha is a Case Manager at Brown Immigration Law and works in our Cleveland, Ohio office. He received his bachelor’s degree from Cleveland State University, where he double majored in Psychology and Health Science. During his time at Cleveland State University, he was a member of the National Honor Society in Psychology and the Graduate Association for School Psychology. Sasha is fluent in Serbian, Croatian and English.
Sofia Dulcich:
Case Manager
Sofia Dulcich is a bilingual Case Manager at Brown Immigration Law’s office in Raleigh, NC. She is from Argentina and is fluent in Spanish and English. Sofia completed her Associates degree in Sustainable Fashion Design in her home country and made a career change when she moved to the United States in 2015. She has over 3 years of customer care and administrative experience and joined Brown Immigration Law in October 2019. As an immigrant herself, Sofia is eager to assist our clients in their immigration paths.
Ash Mohamed:
Accounting Manager
Ash Mohamed is the Accounting Manager at Brown Immigration Law and works out of our Cleveland, Ohio Office. She has 10 years’ experience in Business and Finance and works toward improving her skill set each day. Prior to joining Brown Immigration in 2021, Ash worked in the healthcare industry. She is happy to now be working in Law and Immigration and is eager to learn. Ash spends her time traveling as much as she can and building her record collection.
Angelica Quezada:
Senior Case Manager
Angelica Quezada is a Senior Case Manager at Brown Immigration Law and works in our Columbus, Ohio Office. She graduated from Columbus State Community College in 2013 with her Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies. She is currently studying in The Ohio State University towards her Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. Prior to joining Brown Immigration in 2021, Angelica worked as an immigration paralegal since 2014. Angelica speaks Spanish and is also a public notary.
Shabeli Perez:
Accounting Assistant
Shabeli Perez is the Accounting Assistant for Brown Immigration Law and works in our Cleveland, Ohio office. Shabeli has a decade of experience with customer service, billing, and collections. Shabeli is bilingual speaks Spanish fluently.
Fatima Fernandes:
Case Manager
Fatima Fernandes is a Case Manager at Brown Immigration Law and works in our Orlando, Florida office. She is from Venezuela and is fluent in Spanish and English. She will be graduating from the University of Central Florida in 2022 with her Bachelor’s in Political Science Pre-Law and a minor in Psychology. Prior to joining Brown Immigration in 2021, Fatima worked in a high-volume immigration firm in Orlando, where she gained substantial experience in family-based petitions and removal proceedings. As an immigrant herself, Fatima has a passion for helping others with their immigration processes.
Andrea Fernandez:
Administrative Assistant
Andrea Fernandez is an Administrative Assistant at Brown Immigration Law working in our Orlando, Florida office. She grew up in Venezuela and is fluent in both English and Spanish with over 5 years of administrative experience and customer service. Prior to joining Brown Immigration Law in 2021, Andrea worked at a high-volume immigration law office in Orlando for about 2 years before joining the management team of a local business office, gaining substantial experience in the administrative area. Being an immigrant herself, Andrea understands the struggles that immigrant families may face on a day-to-day basis and is eager to keep learning while assisting and helping other immigrants with their own immigration processes.
Olga I. Nieves:
Senior Case Manager
Olga I. Nieves is a Senior Case Manager at Brown Immigration Law and works in our Orlando, Florida Office. She graduated from Robert Morris University in Chicago, IL in 2012 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. In 2004, Olga received an Associate Degree in Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Studies with a certification from the ABA. Olga has worked as a paralegal/case manager in the area of immigration law for more than 18 years and speaks Spanish fluently. Olga worked in high-volume immigration firms in Orlando, where she gained substantial experience in family-based petitions and removal proceedings. She is very passionate about providing excellent immigration assistance to our clients and is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Maria Dunn:
Bilingual Administrative Assistant
Maria Dunn is a bilingual administrative assistant at Brown Immigration Law, located in Orlando, FL. Originally from Peru, Maria received her bachelor’s degree in hospitality and Tourism and her master’s degree in management currently studying for his Paralegal associate degree at Valencia College, which has provided her with a strong foundation in customer service and organization. She is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to effectively communicate with clients from diverse backgrounds. Maria is passionate about human rights and helping individuals achieve their dreams of working and living in a new country. Her skills in organization and communication enable her to provide excellent administrative support to the attorneys and clients at Brown Immigration Law.
Jeimy Mejia:
Case Manager
Jeimy Mejia is a bilingual Case Manager at Brown Immigration Law and works in our Columbus, Ohio office. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Management and Communication Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She also minored in Social and Economic Justice. Her interest in immigration began early on, during a summer internship at a small family law firm, and then continued throughout, with her first job at a corporate law firm right after graduation. Since then, she has gained experience in employment-based immigration mostly and family immigration. She is excited to work with clients of all backgrounds, continue learning about immigration law, and using her Spanish language skills to help others. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and her two huskies and traveling to new places.
Cailey Howard:
Case Manager
Cailey Howard is a Case Manager at Brown Immigration Law in our Durham, North Carolina office. She is a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill, where she double majored in Journalism and Political Science and minored in Spanish. Cailey previously worked as a legislative intern at the North Carolina General Assembly and has also spent time volunteering as an ESL Tutor. Her love for speaking the Spanish language, passion for interacting with individuals from all over the globe, and desire to learn more about different types of law led her to Brown Immigration.
Alexa Stovsky:
Case Manager
Alexa Stovsky is a bilingual Case Manager in our Cleveland, Ohio Office and is currently awaiting bar results from the July 2023 Ohio Bar Examination. Alexa received her Juris Doctorate from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in Cleveland, Ohio. Alexa graduated summa cum laude from Syracuse University with a bachelor’s degree in advertising. She also earned minors in Spanish, Psychology, and Women’s and Gender Studies. During college, Alexa studied abroad in Madrid, Spain and taught English in Thailand and Laos.
During law school, Alexa worked for the Immigration Law Clinic at Case Western, clerked for an immigration law firm, and interned at the Department of Justice – Executive Office for Immigration Review – Cleveland Immigration Court.
Javanna Sharpe:
Case Manager
Javanna Sharpe is a trilingual case manager at Brown Immigration Law in the Orlando office. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology and minors in Portuguese and Spanish Literature and culture at Scripps College. After graduation, she taught English in Madrid and completed a Fulbright Scholarship in Brazil. Growing up in the diverse immigrant community of Orlando and interning at legal nonprofit organizations throughout college are what made her interested in immigration law. She is passionate about using her skills to help and protect the immigrant community.
Sara Pedroza:
Case Manager
Sara Pedroza is a bilingual Case Manager at Brown Immigration Law in our Columbus, Ohio office. Sara received her associate degree in paralegal studies from Miami-Jacobs. Speaking Spanish and helping others has always been important to Sara and she is an enthusiastic member of our team.
Melissa Augustin:
Case Manager
Melissa Augustin is a bilingual Case Manager at Brown Immigration law and works in our Durham, North Carolina office. She received her bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Minor in Pre-Law in from Suny Old Westbury of New York in 2020. She grew up in Long Island, NY and made a career change when she moved to North Carolina. She has over ten years’ worth of customer service and two years’ worth of administrative experience. As a child of immigrants Melissa is eager to help clients navigate their immigration matters.
