501 (c)(3)Public Charity
Serving Florida communities
Candid Bronze Seal of Transparency
Bilingual Services: English & Spanish
Committed to low-income families
"I know what it means to start over. That's why BRIDGE exists, to ensure no family has to navigate the immigration journey alone."
Valentina Moretti
Founder & CEO
Why BRIDGE Exists
I know what it means to start over.
When Valentina Moretti immigrated to the United States with her young family, she brought with her years of education, professional experience, and hope for the future. Like many immigrant families, she quickly discovered that building a new life meant learning an entirely new culture, navigating unfamiliar systems, and making important decisions in a language and legal process that often felt overwhelming.
Although she was fortunate to receive guidance from family, friends, and trusted legal professionals, the journey was far from easy. Those experiences would later shape the mission that became BRIDGE Immigration Network.
Throughout her career as a Venezuelan attorney, interpreter, paralegal, volunteer, and advocate, Valentina worked alongside countless immigrant families navigating similar challenges. She noticed a common pattern: people were receiving conflicting information, struggling to identify trustworthy resources, and living with the fear that one mistake could affect their future or separate their families.
The more she listened, the clearer the need became.
Together with her husband, Germán Parada, Valentina founded BRIDGE Immigration Network to create a place where immigrant individuals and families could access trusted guidance, educational resources, community support, and reliable connections, all in one place.
Today, BRIDGE exists to help people better understand their options, make informed decisions with confidence, and navigate the immigration process with dignity, compassion, and hope.
DIGNITY
We treat every individual with dignity and compassion.
COMMUNITY
We believe in the power of connection and belonging.
TRUST
We provide reliable information and trusted guidance.
HOPE
We inspire confidence and empower brighter futures.
Our Vision
BRIDGE envisions a future where every immigrant individual and family has equitable access to trusted guidance, accurate information, and the resources needed to navigate the immigration system, protect their rights, and build safe, stable, and thriving lives.
Our Mission
BRIDGE Immigration Network, Inc. provides affordable, high-quality immigration support to low-income and underserved immigrant individuals and families. Through education, community workshops, and trusted resources, we help people understand their options, prevent immigration fraud, and navigate the immigration system with dignity, confidence, and hope.
Meet Our Board Members
We are a diverse group of dedicated professionals and community leaders committed to advancing justice and opportunity for all.
Allan Tito
Allan Tito is a technology executive and nonprofit leader with expertise in digital transformation, strategy, fundraising, and organizational growth. He has led organizations focused on technology and community development. As a BRIDGE board member, Allan brings strategic and technical expertise to help strengthen and expand impact.
Kristen Bomas
Kristen Bomas is a speaker, author, workshop facilitator, psychotherapist, and creator of The Sage’s Template, a framework for dealing with the most complicated of all relationships - the one between your Self and your universe. When life gets messy (and it always does), Kristen’s work reconnects us to clarity.
Dr. Jennifer Attonino
Jennifer Attonito, Ph.D., is a South Florida public health researcher affiliated with the University of Central Florida and Florida Atlantic University. Her work spans substance use, mental health, infectious disease, and cannabinoid research. A founding BRIDGE board member, Jennifer is passionate about human rights, social justice, dignity, and respect for all.