Meet the 2026 Colibrí Fellowship Cohort

Abigail Blay – La Colaborativa

Abigail Blay is excited to be part of the Colibri Fellowship this year. With a lifelong passion for language, politics, law, travel, and culture, she pursued a degree in Political Science and Spanish at Villanova University. Her interests also took her to Madrid, Spain, on a Fulbright grant. Now serving as the Citizenship Program Coordinator at La Colaborativa, she is eager to deepen her knowledge of immigration law to make an even greater impact on the immigrant communities she serves.

Camila Da Silva – Brazilian Worker Center (BRACE)

Camila Da Silva is the Program Manager at the Brazilian American Center. Originally from Brazil, she understands the challenges and opportunities immigrants face and works to create resources that make a difference. She has experience in program coordination, building partnerships, and community outreach. Camila is passionate about inclusion, education, and helping people feel at home in their communities. Her favorite hobby is to cook.

Carlos Martín Medina Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts

Carlos Martín Medina is a Venezuelan attorney, human rights defender, and community activist based in Massachusetts. He is actively involved with the Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts (VAM), an organization dedicated to providing legal, social, and humanitarian support to migrant communities. His motivation for joining the Colibrí Fellowship is to strengthen VAM’s ability to assist more people in a more just, knowledgeable, and effective way, and to share the knowledge gained through this experience with the broader community they serve. Carlos believes that while we do not choose where we are born, we do choose where we live. For him, that choice has brought him to this moment and place. He embraces the uncertainty of tomorrow—recognizing that life is but a breath—by choosing to live each day as if it were his last.

Mark Gabriele Latinx in Action, Inc.

Mark Gabriele is a Massachusetts native who graduated from SUNY College at Purchase and then pursued a career in direct marketing, assisting non-profit organizations to raise money through the mail. With retirement on the horizon, he now hopes to serve as an accredited immigration representative with Latinx in Action on Cape Cod, where he currently volunteers as Community Liaison. He’s a member of Art for the Border, was formerly the leader of Cape Cod Coalition for Safe Communities, and recently served as PAL (Play Activity Leader) for Horizons for Homeless Children. In December, he’ll be going to Peru to help throw a Christmas party for 350 kids from rural communities outside of Lima.

Patricia Jean Paul True Alliance Center, Inc.

Patricia Jean Paul is a compassionate community advocate born and raised in Haiti who immigrated to the United States in 2011. She holds a degree in Administrative Management from Haiti and has spent the past nine years serving immigrant communities as a Community Health Worker, Certified Application Counselor, and Office Manager at True Alliance Center Inc. Patricia is passionate about immigration advocacy and dreams about becoming a DOJ Accredited representative to provide effective legal assistance to those who need it most. Her dedication to service also inspires her pursuit of a healthcare education with the goal of becoming a nurse. Patricia values compassion, integrity, and lifelong learning, and in her free time enjoys reading, volunteering, exploring different cultures, and spending time with loved ones.

Patricia De Moura Cheviot Brazilian Women’s Group

Patricia De Moura Cheviot is an immigrant from Brazil and an Immigration Rights Advocate and Organizer at the Brazilian Women’s Group. She is a licensed lawyer in Brazil with experience in international laws, she is also certified as an Immigration Paralegal through AILA in the United States. she is passionate about Brazilian music, art, travel, and animals. Patricia finds joy in connecting with nature, exploring new places, and embracing diverse experiences. Guided by kindness, she views law as a powerful instrument for social change and is committed to using her skills to empower immigrant communities and amplify their voices.

Paul Yin The Right to Immigration Institute/Dignidad

Paul Yin is a 1.5 generation Taiwanese American clinical social worker, community organizer, and chess player who grew up in Lexington, MA. Paul has worked at Bay Cove Human Services, Inc. as a clinical supervisor at the Adult Clinical Community Services in Dorchester, MA and earned his Master’s in Social Work, Urban Leadership Certificate in 2005 from Simmons College. Paul is dedicated to providing clinical services to adults with mental health issues as well as working closely with the homeless in the Boston area. He is also focused on working with several immigrant communities in Boston, including the Chinese, Southeast Asian, South Asian, Caribbean, and African immigrant communities. In addition, Paul is a strong community organizer, actively involved in Asian American Resource Workshop, Chinese Progressive Association, Boston Indivisible Group and many other organizations. Paul has a passion to connect people and communities of diverse backgrounds as he creates collaborative spaces that center ethnic/racial identity, narratives, and social justice. During his free time, Paul enjoys playing blitz chess at Harvard Square where he socializes with the diverse community.

Rocío Bujosa Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Inc.

Rocío Bujosa is an immigration paralegal at GLCAC, dedicated to providing both professional and compassionate support to immigrant communities. Originally from the Dominican Republic, she holds a degree in Social Communication, combining her communication expertise with a deep vocation for service. She has participated in specialized immigration training, strengthening her legal knowledge and developing the skills to guide individuals through the immigration processes with empathy, respect, and precision. Her greatest motivation is to continue advancing in this profession and obtain DOJ accreditation, expanding the reach of her assistance and creating a positive, lasting impact in people’s lives. Passionate about continuous learning, faith, and creating opportunities, Rocío seeks to integrate her personal values with her professional work, contributing to a more just and inclusive society. For her, every case is an opportunity to transform challenges into hope and walk alongside those who dream of building a better future.