As the Director of Legal Training, Courtney leads training and formation of Immigrant Connection DOJ Legal Representatives to ensure every DOJ Legal Rep in the IC Network is competent, prepared, supported, and accountable before and after accreditation.

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.