In this episode of PLATFORMS, we sit down with Christy Staats, Assistant Vice President at the National Immigration Forum, to unpack what is often misunderstood about America’s immigration system — and why so many believe it is broken.

Christy shares how her personal faith, family immigration history, and years of advocacy shaped her work educating communities across the United States about immigration policy, public perception, and reform. Together, we examine how fear, misinformation, and political narratives influence immigration conversations, and why meaningful solutions require both compassion and clarity.

Through personal stories and policy insight, this conversation explores belonging, responsibility, and the role everyday citizens play in shaping national dialogue.

This episode is a conversation about identity, empathy, and what it means to build a system that reflects both law and humanity.