About Us
Leadership
Our team, from the Board of Directors to volunteers, includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and skills. We all work together to assist clients, students, and the community.
Nuestro equipo, desde la junta directiva hasta los voluntarios, incluye personas con diversos antecedentes y habilidades. Todos trabajamos juntos para ayudar a los clientes, los estudiantes y la comunidad.
Our Mission
"To assist, motivate, and empower immigrants and their families to obtain U. S. citizenship"
Staff
We are accredited to assist Legal Permanent Residents on their path to citizenship. Our team consists of four compassionate and passionate Hispanic bilingual women committed to serving the community. With a wealth of experience in the nonprofit sector and customer service, we bring immigration services to those in need. Each of us adds a unique spark to the table, making our work fulfilling, enjoyable, and ensuring the best service for our community members.
Founder and Legal Director
Norma Gallegos
Formally launched by World Relief Spokane, in June 2015 became accredited Federally by the Department of Justice through the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). Has a passion and love for serving immigrants from all countries and backgrounds on the North Central Washington area. Believes that we all have equal participation in learning from each other valuing multiple cultures. With many years of education and experience with the DOJ, Norma brings a well rounded community service to our valley and families.
Executive Director
Dr. Faviola Barbosa
Dr. Faviola Barbosa is a dedicated leader with over 18 years of experience in Washington State’s Community & Technical Colleges system, where she has worked to expand access and opportunities for diverse student populations. Most recently, she served as the executive director of the Washington Apple Education Foundation, leading efforts to provide scholarships to students with ties to the tree fruit industry. On March 1, 2025, she began her new role as executive director of Hand in Hand Immigration Services, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals on their path to citizenship—a mission that resonates deeply with her, especially after witnessing her own father become a U.S. citizen through the organization in the fall of 2024. Inspired by his success, she felt called to lead the organization that helped transform his life. Born in Mexico and raised in Orondo, Washington, she is a first-generation Latinx whose personal journey fuels her passion for education, equity, and community empowerment. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, cooking, and spending time with her family, including her two adult children and grandson.
Legal Assistant
Alejandra Rodriguez
Started as a volunteer with Hand in Hand, and in the last five years she has grown in our organization into the Legal Assistant. She is the bridge between Norma and our clients as they prepare to meet with Norma in their citizenship journey.
Program Receptionist
Carla Sarabia
Our new receptionist is a friendly, caring staff member ready to great you in person or via phone. A Leavenworth community member with experience in helping clients in day to day questions. Carla has worked with Sage and with her father at their family business.
Board of Directors
Hand in Hand's Board of Directors is composed of community members with diverse professional skills, cultural backgrounds, and personal experiences. We are always looking for passionate individuals committed to our mission.
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La Mesa Directiva de Hand in Hand está compuesta por miembros de la comunidad con diversas habilidades profesionales, antecedentes culturales y experiencias personales. Siempre estamos buscando personas apasionadas y comprometidas con nuestra misión.
Secretary & Interim President
Board Member
Joe Morrison
Joe is an attorney with Columbia Legal Services and has volunteered teaching citizenship classes since 2013. He started out teaching classes at the First United Methodist Church for several years after Hand in Hand joined with the church to expand its Latino Ministry and has returned to teaching classes at FUMC. He has been on the board since 2018.
Treasurer
Board Member
Steve Robinson
Steve is a retired Newspaper Executive and former Executive Director of Pybus Public Market. He is a graduate of Washington State University and Gonzaga Law School. He has been with the board since early 2020.
Board Member
Board Member
Chuck Strawn
Chuck is long-time supporter of immigrant rights and the work of Hand in Hand. He’s been an active member of the First United Methodist Church serving on the Board of Trustees and has fully supported the church’s long-standing Latino Ministry that has offered ESL and citizenship classes to the community for years. Chuck has operated his own landscaping design company in the Valley for over 35 years.
Board Member
Board Member
Diana Sotelo
Diana is an accomplished operations and community development professional with extensive experience in social services and nonprofit management. She currently serves as Operations Manager at the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society and previously worked with Chelan-Douglas Child Services Association and Action Health Partners, managing multi-county health and family support programs. Diana holds dual Bachelor’s degrees from Washington State University and is pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration at Western Governors University. Her expertise in program development, grant writing, and partnership building will help guide HIH’s organizational growth and sustainability.
Board Member
Board Member
Rigo García
Rigo is a bilingual attorney and founder of Garcia Law, PLLC in Wenatchee. With a background in civil legal aid and family law, Rigo has dedicated his career to advocating for justice and providing equitable access to legal services for underserved populations. His professional journey includes serving as a Staff Attorney at the Northwest Justice Project and as an Associate Attorney with Volyn Law Firm. Rigo’s commitment to community service and deep understanding of immigration-related issues will be invaluable to HIH as we continue expanding our legal and educational programs.
Board Member
Board Member
Xavier Arinez
Xavier has been an active participant in a number of Boards for non-profits, both locally and internationally. The two other current involvement are the Wenatchee Valley College Foundation in Wenatchee and Genesis Center, based out of Providence RI. A current CVCH Population Health Director, has many years of Board experience which also includes experience from previous careers. As a COO/CEO of some of his recent past employers he was in charge of directing, guiding, informing, training, keeping compliance, auditing and developing different board committees and agendas. As a COO, he was a key member of the BOD with Community Health Centers on the East Coast.
Board Member
Board Member
Dr. Christine J. Morgan
Christine is passionate about advancing intercultural understanding in a thriving and connected community. She joined Hand in Hand Immigration Services’ Board of Directors to serve members of our community as they strive to realize their dream of becoming U.S. citizens. From personal experience, she is a strong believer in the power of citizenship because it allows all individuals to be fully giving, engaged, and secure in the communities where they live and work.
An immigrant from Denmark, Christine became a U.S. citizen through Hand in Hand Immigration Services’ naturalization ceremony at Snowy Owl Theater alongside new citizens
from 8 different countries of origin. It changed her life.
Her career has been in non-profits, higher education, private industry, and philanthropy.
Christine is an enthusiastic member of the Leavenworth Rotary Club and Youth Exchange Program and the Steering Committee for Día de los Reyes in Leavenworth.
In Memoriam
Former Board Member
Maria Isenburg
In loving memory for her dedication to Hand in Hand Immigration. She became involved with Hand in Hand in 2016 until 2023.
Annual Reports
2024 Annual Report
2023 Annual Report
2022 Annual Report
IRS Forms 990
2024 Form 990
2023 Form 990
2022 Form 990
2021 Form 990