Miriam joined CHIRLA in 2000.  She graduated as Chemical engineering in Havana, Cuba in 1994 and as an immigrant, has learned the difficulties of living in a foreign country, with different languages and cultures.  For years she has handled thousands of calls a year through the toll-free CHIRLA Hotline.  She recently completed an extensive paralegal training on Immigration issues.  Miriam is currently the Community Education Coordinator at CHIRLA.