About the founders:

Get to know the people behind this website! Here, we share a little about who we are, what inspired us to create this resource, and why making immigration information easier to access is important to us. :)

Gemma Robinson

Founder

I was born and raised in Seattle, Washington, and although I am not an immigrant myself, immigration has always been an issue I have deeplu care about. That passion really sparked in junior year when I met Elena in math class. I remember her telling me how even something as simple as getting her driver's license became complicated after moving to the United States. Hearing her experience made me want to understand more.

While visiting New York, I came across drawings made by children in ICE detention. Seeing their drawings in person deeply affected me. It made me realize that behind every statistic, policy, and political debate are real people and families. I believe immigration is one of the most important issues facing our country, and seeing how complicated the system can be made me want to do something to help.

Because I am not a legal professional, I knew I couldn't provide legal advice myself. I talked with the incredible attorneys at Legal Voice about my idea, and they encouraged me to create a youth-focused resource that could connect people with reliable information and professional help. I wanted to create a place where someone could come when they didn't know where else to start.

That is where the idea for this website came from. I wanted to offer a starting point—a simple, approachable place where young people and families can find trustworthy resources without feeling completely overwhelmed. I know this website can't solve every problem, but I hope it can make finding the next step a little easier.

I hope this project inspires other young people to care, speak up, and stand up for others. I truly believe our generation is one of the most powerful forces for change, and you don't have to start with something huge. One conversation, one idea, or one small step can grow into something much bigger.

Elena Pironti

co-founder

I was born in Rome in 2009 and moved to Seattle in the summer of 2025, so I can proudly say I am an immigrant myself.

When Gemma asked me to take part in this project I simply knew I couldn’t let her down because immigration in this country is so complex that everyone deserves to have free and accessible resources like this one.

From my experience, I can say that even obtaining a visa as someone quite priviledged, who was born in a first-world country, is a process that requires a lot of dedication.

I am a firm believer that being such a melting pot of different cultures and ethnicities is what makes this country great and most immigrants are peaceful people who should be valued instead of penalized.

I sincerely hope this website is going to make it easier for other people who, like me, see the United States as a land of opportunities and aspire to a better future for themselves and perhaps their family.