Ira Escarilla-Carnate

Homeland Memories

Ira Escarilla-Carnate Personal Statement

Escarilla-Carnate wrote: "Came to U.S. in the winter of 2003. Waited for 7 years for the opportunity to come to US for better job opportunities. Wanted to share experience of coming to the US as a nurse. Learned about Filipino events and Field Museum via Facebook." Through work, she met husband Orlando Carnate, Jr.