News > ILCM In The News
ILCM Welcomes New Board Members
Posted on Jun 26 2025
June 26, 2025- The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM) is thrilled to welcome four new board members: James Hernández, Teresa Padrón, Matthew Webster, and Maggie MacLennan. They bring a breadth of experience and expertise. Their dedication to immigrant communities is crucial to helping ILCM face today’s challenges.
James Hernández is a student at the University of Minnesota pursuing an M.S. Degree in Data Science. He recently received a B.A. in Data Science and Sociology from Macalester College, where he was a Bonner Fellow placed at the Binger Center for New Americans for the past three years working as a Research, Community Outreach and Legal Assistant. He believes that education can and should be used as a tool for social service, and is passionate about uplifting immigrant communities.
Teresa Padrón is a rising second year at the University of Minnesota Law School. She is incredibly excited to be joining ILCM’s Board, given her commitment to leverage the law to ensure access to justice for immigrants and noncitizens. Teresa is also particularly excited to contribute her events and communications experience to ongoing efforts to prepare for ILCM’s 30th anniversary in 2026.
Matthew Webster is a Senior Immigration Attorney at the law firm of Fredrikson & Byron, P.A., where he assists employers, families, and individuals with immigration strategies and applications. Matthew previously served as the Chair of the Minnesota-Dakotas Section of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and currently serves on AILA’s National Verification & Documentation Committee. He teaches immigration law at the University of St. Thomas and was previously adjunct faculty at the University of Minnesota Law School. Matthew provides pro bono legal assistance to ILCM and the Advocates for Human Rights.
Maggie MacLennan is an adolescent counselor serving students in the San Mateo Foster City School District in the Bay Area of California. Maggie maintains deep ties to her home state of Minnesota and brings a strong sense of community and service to her work. She earned her master’s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2021. Maggie has a background in nonprofit work, having held full-time roles at two Minnesota-based organizations focused on youth development and educational equity. She is passionate about supporting immigrant families in her school community. Maggie brings a deep commitment to equity, youth empowerment, and community-driven change.