Anita Omary is a Master of Public Administration student at the University of New Haven and an Employment Specialist at BH Care in North Branford, Connecticut. She is also a public speaker with the New American Speaker Program (NASP) and is passionate about storytelling as a tool for social impact.

Ayan is a Somali community worker and Psychologist & Mental Health Practitioner (MHP). She is dedicated to supporting the community in navigating complex systems, including legal services, housing programs, childcare assistance, and essential social supports. She has experience supporting people through trauma, migration, and resettlement.

Azhar Ahmed holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from Egypt. She currently serves as a Senior Case Manager with the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI) and is also a Board Member of the Connecticut Refugee and Immigrant Women (CRIW) organization.

Bertha Nibigira is a multilingual spoken word poet, peacebuilder, and community organizer. She is the founder of N&Y Creative Solutions, a DC–based creative consulting enterprise at the intersection of the arts and international development. She works across English, French, Kirundi and Swahili to expose ongoing injustices affecting the African people.

Maqdona Fetry holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Masters in Public Law from Kabul, Afghanistan. She recently completed a CompTIA ITF+ Certification course and is currently working towards a degree in General Studies. Maqdona is a passionate advocate for migrant rights, and is helping build a future based on empathy, deep understanding, and mutual respect.

Mariia Yatsko is from Ukraine and works as an IDA Program Specialist at New American Pathways. She is a community builder and advocate, leading "Know Your Rights" workshops and meeting with Senators to elevate her community's voice. She is also a Civic Pathways Leader with the Coalition of Refugee Service Agencies of Georgia.

Nurul Haque is a Rohingya genocide survivor. He holds a Bachelors degree in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resource Management. He is the Co-Founder and President of the Burmese Rohingya Student Union and has worked with UNV and the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to advance justice for the Rohingya community. Nurul currently serves at the State of Oregon Department of Human Services.

Paneh Laloe is a university student majoring in Business Management, an ambassador with Know Your Neighbor, and an Associate Delegate with Refugee Congress in Utah. She is also an ambassador and mentor with Women of the World. Having navigated the resettlement process and higher education pathways, Paneh is committed to helping organizations better support refugees.

Qudrat Wasefi is a composer, trumpeter, poet, and educator from Afghanistan whose music builds a bridge between the Afghan and Western traditions. Through his compositions, he gives voice to social struggles and advocates for the rights of girls and women in his homeland.

Sarwat Najib is the co-founder of Focus Development Organization and president of Shamlla, a sustainable fashion brand. She is a social entrepreneur, writer, and womens and youth advocate who offers free skill building programs to help build small businesses.

Tajalla Moslih is a student at William & Mary, where she serves as a President’s Aide and a Research Assistant at the Global Research Institute. She also leads a need-based community project called Rising Circle, which supports Afghan girls transitioning into the U.S. educational system after coming from a country where their right to education was denied.