Pramila Jayapal
Member of Congress
U.S. House of Congress
For interviews on immigration reform, ethnicity, and international and domestic social justice.
As women across the nation unite for immigration reform, we FEATURE ethnicity and immigration expert Pramila Jayapal. Born in India and raised in India, Indonesia and Singapore, Pramila has worked for over 20 years in both international and domestic social justice. In May 2013, Pramila was recognized as a White House Champion of Change, along with 14 other AAPI women across the country, for contributions to her community and country. She is the founder of OneAmerica, Washington state's largest immigrant advocacy organization, where she served as Executive Director for almost eleven years. Under Pramila's leadership, OneAmerica became known for its strong voice and successful efforts to fight discrimination immigrants, to advocate nationally for immigration reform, to advance pro-immigrant policies and programs in the state, and to build strong coalitions in support of its mission.