From Stay-at-Home Mom to Refugee Advocate | Phoenix News

Julianna Larsen, once a stay-at-home mom in Mesa, found her calling after 9/11 when she confronted her own biases and chose to champion refugees. She co-founded the Arizona Refugee Center with Robin Peterson to bridge gaps for newcomers—offering everything from bus passes to work permits—and champions the deep American ties many refugees hold. Now, she’s sounding the alarm over the Supreme Court’s decision to revoke temporary protected status for Haitians and Syrians, fearing ICE could target vulnerable families in Mesa. Despite the odds, her team remains steadfast, helping refugees navigate bureaucracy and build new lives in Arizona. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/87dcc579edf82143