2025
Immigrant Integration Forum
The Immigrant Integration Forum brings together professionals from human services, education, health care, and local government to strengthen support for immigrant and refugee communities. It’s a space to share ideas, learn from one another, and explore ways to improve access, build capacity, and create communities where everyone can thrive
Please see below for resources, including a recording of the event, helpful webpages, handouts and event photos.
Welcoming Address
Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez
U.S. House of Representatives (IL-03)
Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez, a proud daughter of Guatemalan immigrants and a lifelong advocate for working families, will offer the Welcoming Address at this year’s forum. As the first Latina elected to Congress from the Midwest, she brings a powerful voice for equity, housing, healthcare, and immigrant rights. Her deep roots in community organizing and public service continue to shape her leadership on the national stage.
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Congresswoman Ramirez's powerful Welcoming Address can be viewed below in the Resources section.​
Keynote Speaker
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Abogada “Rocio” Becerril
Rocío S. Becerril is a dedicated immigration attorney and the founder of the Law Office of RSB, where she has built a reputation for providing compassionate legal support to individuals navigating the complex U.S. immigration system. Born in Mexico and arriving in the U.S. at age 10, Rocío’s personal experiences overcoming legal challenges fueled her passion for immigration law. She is the first in her family to attend college, earning degrees from College of DuPage, the University of Illinois at Chicago, and Northern Illinois University College of Law.
In 2012, Rocío established her law firm to offer compassionate, accessible legal services to individuals and families facing deportation, citizenship applications, and other immigration issues. She has worked with organizations such as World Relief Chicago and the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, providing free legal education and advocacy.
Recognized as one of Illinois' top immigration attorneys, Rocío has been featured on Telemundo Chicago, NBC Chicago, and Univision Chicago. She has held leadership roles in the DuPage County Bar Association and continues to inspire others through her legal work, public outreach, and commitment to immigrant rights.
Panelists
Xochitl Esparza
Family Support Network Coordinator
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Illinois Coalition on Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR)
Topic - Illinois Immigrant Family Support Network.
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Alice Cottingham
Consultant to nonprofits, including philanthropy
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Nancy Garcia
Director of Civic Engagement
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Southwest Suburban Immigrant Project (SSIP)​
Topic - Civic engagement and best practices for organizing to address fears of deportation.
Diana Juarez
Coordinator of Family Services and Engagement
District 68​​
Topic - Schools excellence in immigrant integration
Cindy Eigler
Executive Director
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​​​Coalition for Immigrant Mental Health (CIMH)
Topic - Immigration, mental health, and how to support.
Jose Luis “Pepe” Gutierrez
Director
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Casa Michoacan DuPage
Topic - Immigrant Integration responding to changes at the community level
Call to Action
Elizabeth Cervantes
Co-Founder and Director of Organizing
Southwest Suburban Immigrant Project
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Call to Action from leaders of Academia de Salud who provide crucial information to the community about health access and are integral in our fight for health access for all.
Introducing IllinoisImmigrationInfo.org: A New Resource for Immigrant Families
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We’re excited to share a new online resource for immigrant communities across Illinois. Developed through a collaboration between trusted partners—including The Resurrection Project, ICIRR, the National Immigrant Justice Center, IDHS, and the City of Chicago’s Office of Immigrant, Migrant and Refugee Rights—IllinoisImmigrationInfo.org is a free, public website created to provide clear, reliable information to immigrants, advocates, and allies.
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This platform is designed to support and empower families by offering:
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Up-to-date information for individuals with loved ones in immigration detention
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Easy-to-understand explanations of immigration policy changes
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Know-Your-Rights materials and downloadable toolkits
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Step-by-step guides on accessing key resources like public benefits, state ID cards, and affordable housing
Whether you’re looking for legal resources, practical support, or updates on immigration policy, IllinoisImmigrationInfo.org is a valuable source of information. Below are two helpful pages to explore:
Event Phots