After arriving from Iran, Niloufar Khonsari was inspired to pursue becoming an immigration lawyer to help newcomers through the complex and often daunting U.S. immigration system.  As the founder of Pangea Legal Services, Nilou’s collaborative leadership has supported over 50,000 new arrivals and community members across the United States.  For more information, visit www.pangealegal.org

Unsung Hero Awards creator: Louise Pencavel.