Upwardly Global is proud to announce that our President and CEO, Jina Krause-Vilmar, has been named to Worth Magazine’s Worthy 100 list for 2024. This prestigious recognition highlights 100 extraordinary changemakers who are transforming industries and driving meaningful impact.
About Jina, Worth Magazine writes:
As president and CEO of Upwardly Global, Jina Krause-Vilmar has worked tirelessly to advocate for the economic rights and inclusion of refugees and immigrants. Her organization helps immigrnats navigate hurdles that often arise when seeking employment. Under Krause-Vilmar, Upwardly Global has helped north of 25,000 immigrants to the U.S. and Poland restart their careers and become valuable citizens. In the U.S. alone, her work has provided over $74 million annually to the economy. Her work with the U.S. government, the U.N., and a number of humanitarian organizations will hopefully lead to even more help for people who’ve had to upend their lives and find a place in a foreign country.