Building Welcoming Communities in Dallas: A Journey of Inclusion and Opportunity
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Simmons School of Education and Human
Development at Southern Methodist University at
George W. Bush Institute
Liz Cedillo-Pereira, Esq., Director,
Welcoming Communities & Immigrant Affairs
Presenting with Theresa O’Donnell, Chief
Office of Resilience
My Educational & Professional Journey
What is a Welcoming
Community?
Welcoming America Network
1 in 8
Americans now lives
in a community in the
Welcoming
American network.
From 12 local partners in 2009 to more than 160 Welcoming
Communities in 2017
@Dallas_WCIA #MyDallas #WelcomingDallas
A community where diversity is
acknowledged, celebrated and
harnessed to improve social,
economic and cultural opportunities
for all residents of our city
Who We Are
City of Dallas Office of
Welcoming Communities &
Immigrant Affairs started in 2017.
Photos by Kael Alford, Micro-resident with WCIA via Office of Cultural Affairs
Dallas Taskforce on
Welcoming Communities
Welcoming Plan
Immigrants in the Dallas Economy
Immigrants in the Dallas Economy
Immigrants in the Dallas Economy
Accelerating Change
Moving Across the Welcoming Spectrum
#MyDallas – A City Of Neighbors
Follow us @Dallas_WCIA
Communication and Informed Consent
Providing Diligent Representation within legal bounds
Administration of justice
Competence
Explore the journey and initiatives of the City of Dallas Office of Welcoming Communities & Immigrant Affairs in fostering diversity, enhancing economic opportunities, and promoting social integration. Learn about the impact of creating a welcoming environment in Dallas through images and narratives showcasing the efforts towards inclusivity and community resilience.
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Office of Welcoming Communities and Immigrant Affairs Simmons School of Education and Human Development at Southern Methodist University at George W. Bush Institute Liz Cedillo-Pereira, Esq., Director, Welcoming Communities & Immigrant Affairs Presenting with Theresa O Donnell, Chief Office of Resilience
What is a Welcoming Community?
Welcoming America Network 1 in 8 Americans now lives in a community in the Welcoming American network. From 12 local partners in 2009 to more than 160 Welcoming Communities in 2017
A community where diversity is acknowledged, celebrated and harnessed to improve social, economic and cultural opportunities for all residents of our city @Dallas_WCIA #MyDallas #WelcomingDallas
Who We Are City of Dallas Office of Welcoming Communities & Immigrant Affairs started in 2017.
Photos by Kael Alford, Micro-resident with WCIA via Office of Cultural Affairs
Dallas Taskforce on Welcoming Communities
Welcoming Plan Equitable Delivery of Services Leadership and Communications Civic Engagement Economic & Educational Opportunity Safe, Healthy and Connected Communities
Accelerating Change Creating a Strategic Welcoming Plan Creating an Immigrant Integration Office Implementing Change
#MyDallas A City Of Neighbors Follow us @Dallas_WCIA
