Ambassadors aim to soften rough landing for St. Louis immigrants
STL Beacon - November 8, 2013
When Cileia Miranda-Yuen first came to St. Louis from Brazil in 1999 to pursue a master's degree at Webster University, her initial reaction to the area was less than positive.
"The first year I was here, I couldn't wait to find a way out," said the 47-year-old Clayton resident. "I was really not happy. I didn't feel embraced. I felt judged."