
Partner Spotlight: Driving Change Together — How Colorado’s Cohort Model Elevates Immigrant Talent
When Upwardly Global (UpGlo) expanded its work in Colorado, the organization identified opportunities with three local institutions: TechNation, Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning, and Emily Griffith Technical College. Each was

Reimagining Immigrant Narratives: The Power of Art and Belonging
This Giving Tuesday, help create a culture where every immigrant voice matters. By Marco Calvani Playwright, filmmaker, actor, and 2025 Upwardly Global honoree When I first arrived in the United

Partner Spotlight: Building New Pathways — How Holyoke Community College and Upwardly Global are Empowering Immigrant Professionals
At Holyoke Community College (HCC), the mission of advancing equity, inclusion, and workforce opportunity is more than a motto; it’s a daily practice. With a diverse student body and over

Community Spotlight: Joanna Zhou — Finding Her Voice by Helping Job Seekers Find Theirs
When Joanna Zhou moved to the United States from China in 2013, she didn’t expect to have to start her career over. “We hadn’t planned on coming to the U.S.,”

Partner Spotlight: Hopelink — Creating Hope Through Opportunity
How Hopelink and Upwardly Global Are Unlocking Professional Pathways In Washington State For over 50 years, Hopelink has stood as a pillar of support for communities across North and East

Community Spotlight: Doctor, Mentor, Director — Dr. Mohammad Sediq Hazratzai’s Uplifting Mission To Create Brighter Futures
“It all started with Upwardly Global… and it snowballed from there.” When Dr. Mohammad Sediq Hazratzai arrived in San Francisco in 2016, he brought with him an impressive resume: a