Offices & Affiliates
ABE - The Brazilian Alliance in the United States
1) Hartford Connecticut - Founder and Executive Director – Abigail Amorim
2074 Park Street Hartford - 2nd floor -
Free parking and entrance to the offices through back of building from parking lot.
CT 06106 USA
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Phone: (860)236-0788
Fax: (860)236-0788
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www.thebrazilianalliance.org
Our office hours are subject to change and depend on student interns and volunteers’ schedules. Please call us to make an appointment.
September to December 2011
Camila Laurindo – Uconn Graduate Student – Este endereço de e-mail está protegido contra spambots. Você deve habilitar o JavaScript para visualizá-lo.
Monday – 9am-5pm
Tuesday – 11am-5pm
Wednesday – 9am-4pm
2) The Brazilian Alliance - Waterbury-Naugatuck, CT
Founders & Executive Directors - Carlos Nunes Este endereço de e-mail está protegido contra spambots. Você deve habilitar o JavaScript para visualizá-lo. - Telefone (203)-721-1418 and Eliete Lelis (203)-757-2727 - Este endereço de e-mail está protegido contra spambots. Você deve habilitar o JavaScript para visualizá-lo.
Eliete is a charismatic and savvy business owner and the proprietor of the Brazil Grill restaurant on Main St. in Waterbury.Carlos Nunes was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he also grew up.
From a very young age he received a strict religious education which exposed him to various movements for social assistance and advancement such as, food and toy drives, prison and hospital visits, and neighborhood improvement efforts. He was, himself, assisted by religious and social organizations in the pursuit of his educational and professional goals. Influenced by his upbringing he concluded that investing in people’s lives is the ultimate human obligation. In 1994, at the Theological University of America, he pursued and completed his bachelor’s degree in Theology, and continued his studies toward the completion of his Master’s degree, also in Theology.
Since his graduation Carlos has worn many hats, as lecturer, teacher, faith based community organizer, and since 2001, as a Social Worker focused on the area substance abuse prevention and treatment.
Carlos has returned to school and is currently pursuing a second Master’s degree in Human Services at Post University. Carlos’ goal is to help people improve their social and economic condition, starting with people of his own Brazilian background by means of education and directing people to possible solutions for their most pressing needs. His social work activities are guided and permeated by close adherence to professional code of ethics, and deep respect toward people.
Carlos’ demonstrated ability to easily interact with various ethnic, cultural, and linguistic groups, coupled with his long experience in educational and social services have given him a leadership style characterized by sensibility, understanding, caring, and effectiveness.
On August 13, 2011, Carlos was appointed Executive Director of Waterbury & Nagatuck areas by the Founder of the Brazilian Alliance in the United States, Abigail Amorim, and local community leaders where will he will be also a Graduate Intern to finalize his masters in Human Services from PostUniversity as his initial project with the organization.
Congratulations Carlos and Eliete! The ABE Board is very proud to have such distinguished persons like you as part of the team!
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3) The Brazilian Alliance Boston, Mass
Founder Executive & Founder - Evelyn Isensee - Espelho do Imigrante - WSRO 650 Radio AM Este endereço de e-mail está protegido contra spambots. Você deve habilitar o JavaScript para visualizá-lo. e Este endereço de e-mail está protegido contra spambots. Você deve habilitar o JavaScript para visualizá-lo. - Tel:(508) 395-4227
The “Immigrant Mirror", a radio program that runs on Fridays from 7-8 p.m., and Sundays, from 4-6 p.m. has already fascinated Americans, Hispanics, and the Brazilian public. Faithful listeners interact and participate during the programs. The “Immigrant Mirror" radio show is supported by several community organizations and leaders. It was Evelyn’s ideal to fight for peace in the community.
The “Immigrant Mirror" seeks to interview professionals from the medical, judicial, as well as psychologists and immigration lawyers in an attempt to advocate and educate people on issues pertaining to the community. Our mission is to create a road of communication for those who need, says Evelyn. Evelyn seeks to interact with the public who participates in the debates. Evelyn is the presenter and announcer jointly with her husband Guga, and special participation of reporter Eduardo de Oliveira and sports commentator Cecilio Abdala.
Anyone who does not live in the U.S., can also watch the program on line through the web site www.wsro.com/650am-liv
Join me to raise the flag of PEACE. SAY NO TO VIOLENCE – Evelyn Isensee:
Evelyn is from Bahia, she has been living in the U.S. for 12 years. She is writer Nair Leal Andrade’s niece and writer Jorge Amado’s cousin. She is married to Guga, who is from Barbacena, MG, but was raised in Bahia. Guga is the nephew of the famous columnist - July (Jornal da Tarde ) in Bahia. As a couple, they work as radio personalities and produce the Immigrant Mirror show. Congratulations Evelyn! The Board of ABE is also very proud of you for your resilience, persistence and strong desire to win, despite all the odds against the good work you do!
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4) Brazilian Alliance, São Francisco, CA
Executive Director & Founder - Adriana Palmeira Este endereço de e-mail está protegido contra spambots. Você deve habilitar o JavaScript para visualizá-lo.
Tel: 415-925-2577
Founder and Executive Director, native of São Paulo, Brazil. Ms. Palmeira has a passionate commitment to immigrants' rights and social justice. Adriana earned a B.A. degree in Latin American Studies from Smith College as an Ada Comstock Scholar. She has been working since 2008 to promote Brazilian Alliance's mission and development in the San Francisco Bay Area. As the founder of Brazilian Alliance, Ms. Palmeira has been centrally involved in developing the Legal, Education, Access to Health and Domestic Violence Clinics; she also actively responds to general community needs and continues to build alliances with key community officials, leaders, donors, and the people she serves.
In addition to directly working with clinics, Adriana has also created partnerships with private medical, dental and legal firms willing to lower their costs and provide payment plans in order to serve the needs of the population referred by Brazilian Alliance. For example, she has successfully partnered with the Law Office of Kaiser and Capeci, a leading Immigration Law Firm located in San Francisco, to have certain cases referred to them. This partnership will allow for our clients to make affordable arrangements and receive superior legal representation. Adriana is currently obtaining a Masters Degree in Public Administration at the University of San Francisco, and intends to start law school immediately following her upcoming graduation.
Congratulations Adriana for your hard work, continuing studies and desire to unite both the East and West coasts through the Alliances.
