As the Director of Site Launch, Courtney manages Immigrant Connection’s launch and training programs. She journeys with partner churches from start to finish in the Site Launch process as they undergo rigorous legal training as well as the Department of Justice application process.

Courtney has worked with international students through both collegiate student affairs and ESL programs. She has also worked as a legal assistant in a local Immigrant Connection office as well as an immigration law firm.
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Courtney has a Master's of Education with a focus in Student Affairs. She is married to Luigi Peñaranda and they have 3 children - Mateo, Sofia, and Elena.