Ms. Faye Awada is a Social Worker and the Director of United International Services, Inc. (UIS) UIS’ activities include, but are not limited to, filling out immigration forms, referrals, paralegal services, community and social services, counseling and translation. Ms. Awada has an active caseload of over 100,000 clients from various ethnic backgrounds. As a Social Worker and caregiver, she gained fame even outside the United States for caring for families who are recent immigrants. Her work experience stretches well over 30 years. She has been the primary assistant to her clients in courts, immigration offices, law firms, police stations and hospitals. Ms. Awada emigrated with her family from Lebanon in 1960 to become the first Arab-American woman that gives her hand, devotes her time, and sacrifices her life for the sake of her people. Ms. Awada is the first-hand supporter to her people and the bridge that connects them with the official bodies and organizations they seek assistance from.