PARALEGALS

Susan Fernandois

Susan joined Iandoli Desai & Cronin in 2012, bringing with her over two decades of experience as a business immigration paralegal with both large and boutique law firms in the Boston area, as well as in-house experience at a software company. Over the years, Susan has developed a particular specialty with the PERM / Labor Certification process, as well as vast experience with the various temporary work visa categories. Susan holds a Bachelor’s in Italian with a Certificate in Translation/Interpretation from University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a Master’s in International Policy from the Monterey Institute of International Studies in Monterey, California. Susan has a passion for cooking, gardening and foreign languages, and enjoys her commute to the office the most on days when she is able to ride her bike.

Linda Hsu

Linda joined Iandoli Desai & Cronin in 2015 with several years of business immigration law experience at premier law firms in Boston and Atlanta, as well as experience working in-house for a local university. She has a wide range of experience with temporary visas as well as permanent resident cases. Linda holds a Bachelor’s in German from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana and a Master’s in German from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. She lived abroad in Germany and Austria and has a varied work experience outside of immigration law, including work in software, higher education, and with special needs children. Outside of work, Linda enjoys hiking, reading and discovering great restaurants – always in search of the perfect dumpling.

Towana Wright

Towana has been with Iandoli Desai and Cronin since 2007. She has developed a specialty assisting employers and foreign nationals with the Labor Certification / PERM process, as well as adjustment of status petitions. Towana holds a Bachelor’s in Human Services from Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts, and a Master’s in Creative Writing from the Solstice MFA in Creative Writing Program at Pine Manor College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. In her spare time, Towana is a passionate, creative writer who enjoys travel.

Teodora Laptiste

Teodora Laptiste joined Iandoli Desai & Cronin in 2015 with over 24 years of customer service experience and 19 of those years working with law firms specializing in immigration law. She is highly experienced in family-based cases and enjoys the variety of employment-based cases the firm handles. As an immigrant herself, Teodora has both professional and personal experience dealing with the immigration services, so she strives to make the process for others as painless as possible. Teodora holds a Bachelor’s in Sociology with a focus in Criminology & Law and a minor in psychology from Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts.

Jennifer Vancelette

Jennifer joined Iandoli Desai & Cronin in 2016. She has been working as an immigration paralegal since 2009 and has developed a specialization in H-1B, EB-1B, and NIW cases. She also enjoys AOS and Naturalization cases. Jennifer holds a Bachelor Degree in Legal Studies and Political Science from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, as well as an Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies.

Emma Qualy-Pearson

Emma joined Iandoli Desai & Cronin in 2021.  She has worked as an immigration paralegal since 2018.  She worked in New York City nonprofit organizations for 3 years, primarily on citizenship and family-based immigration.  She now works primarily on employment-based immigration cases.  Emma graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Romance Languages and Theology.  In her spare time, she enjoys reading, hiking, and exploring Boston.

Jay Zollman

Jay joined Iandoli Desai & Cronin in 2022. He has worked in employment-based immigration with a private company since 2018. His work at the firm encompasses many different types of immigrant and non-immigrant employment-based cases. He loves learning about different cultures as well as traveling. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of North Florida.

Michelle Kwitkin

Michelle joined Iandoli Desai & Cronin as an Immigration Paralegal in 2021, and she works on both family-based and immigration-based cases. She previously worked for several years as a paralegal at firms specializing in elder law, mental health law, and family law. Prior to becoming a paralegal Michelle worked as a classroom teacher, and she has also been a freelance editor and proofreader for many years. She holds a B.A. from Columbia University and a Paralegal Certificate from Boston University.

Megan Schultz

Megan joined Iandoli Desai & Cronin in 2023. She has worked with large firms in Boston as an immigration paralegal since 2019, primarily working on employment based non-immigrant visas.  Megan holds a Bachelor’s in Business Management and minor in Psychology from Roger Williams University. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, knitting, and putting together a puzzle.

Jennifer Ramirez

Jennifer joined Iandoli Desai & Cronin in 2023 as a Paralegal with five years of immigration experience. She has worked at premier law firms in Boston where she gained experience with both family-based and employment-based immigration cases. Jennifer holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Sociology from Rhode Island College, as well as an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, trying new restaurants, and going on adventures with her dog.

Katie Furey

Katie joined Iandoli Desai & Cronin in June 2024. She has three years of experience working at immigration-related nonprofits, where her tasks included teaching English and U.S. citizenship classes, serving as a Spanish-English interpreter at naturalization interviews, and assisting clients in completing their citizenship applications. She now works on both immigrant and non-immigrant employment-based cases. Katie is a graduate of Tufts University, where she studied History and Spanish with a minor in Entrepreneurship. Before coming to the firm, Katie spent nine months teaching English at a primary school in Spain.

In her spare time, she enjoys running, crafting, and going on road trips.

Isaac Karp

Isaac joined the firm in June 2024 after graduating from Tufts University with a Bachelor’s in History and Entrepreneurship. Before working as a paralegal, Isaac interned in the healthcare, communications, and political fields.

He enjoys watching movies, traveling, and running in his free time.

Anne Flynn-Bovenga

Anne joined the practice in July 2024, and comes directly from the Consulate General of Ireland, Boston, where for the past nine years, she was Head of the Passport and Visa Divisions,  under the Department of Foreign Affairs, and the Department of Justice. She previously worked in the legal field both in the UK and in Bermuda. Originally from Ireland, she immigrated to the United States in 2000.  As a result of her work at the Consulate General of Ireland, and having gone through the US Immigration process herself, she became very interested in expanding her knowledge in this field. She currently focuses on employment-based immigration and looks forward to realizing her specialty.

Anne loves to travel and experience new cuisine. She also enjoys gardening and reading a good thriller.   

Samantha Scoco

Sam joined Iandoli Desai & Cronin in 2024. She is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross, where she studied Political Science and Sociology with a concentration in Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies. Prior to becoming a paralegal, she interned in the Immigration Legal Assistance Program at a nonprofit organization. She also interned with the immigration and education legal team and the finance, trade, and labor legal team at a senate office in Washington, D.C.

In her spare time, she enjoys watching movies, cooking, traveling, and hanging out with friends.