Eva A. Millona, Executive Director, Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA), Boston, MA

Eva A. Millona is the Executive Director at the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA). She has been with the organization since July 1999. Ms. Millona focuses on providing analyses of federal and state legislation on immigration and naturalization issues, and also on reviewing and analyzing policy changes that affect immigrant communities eligible for immigration benefits.

Prior to joining MIRA, Ms. Millona directed the resettlement program at the Friendly House, Inc in central Massachusetts. In her native Albania, she practiced civil and criminal law. From 1989-1992, Ms. Millona served as a judge in Tirana’s District Court. She is currently the co-chair of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Refugees and Immigrants.