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Sequera was founded in response to incredible unmet needs in Newcomer communities, as identified by our “big sister” organization, DiversifiED Consulting. DiversifiED’s team of multilingual Cultural Navigators have a direct pulse on what our target populations need most- and the cultural knowledge to make meaningful moves toward progress.

DiversifiED is a woman-owned small business that supports organizations serving diverse populations. In the last years, with the arrival of Afghan, Ukrainian, and Venezuelan newcomers, our work has become more hands-on, welcoming and aiding Recent Arrivers on a one-on-one basis.

Our payroll team (all recent or former newcomers themselves) all took action to fill in gaps on a volunteer basis. DiversifiED paid for hotel rooms and basic needs from its business account.

The needs are expanding and evolving. And our in-formal approach wasn’t sustainable. As a service team, we recognized that by concentrating our efforts into a single, well-organized source, we could have impactful, long-lasting impact. And, key to our vision, it would allow for settled New Americans to extend a hand out to those whose U.S journeys are just beginning.

Sequera honors one Venezuelan asylum seeker who became family- and who opened our eyes to what is possible when we cross bridges, find common ground, and lean into our community resources.

We’re glad you’re here!