Sophal Ear is a professor of diplomacy and world affairs at Occidental College. He enjoys walks, badminton, movies, reading, board service, and parenting.

Muleme Steven is a visual artist from Uganda with a Bachelor's degree in Commercial Industrial Art and Design. He is a passionate LGBTQ activist, founder and Executive Director of Visual Echoes for Human Rights Advocacy (VEHRA). His work spans visual art, playwriting, and teaching.

Storai Manandoi is from Afghanistan and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law. She works as a para-professional and has nearly a decade of experience in social activism and education advocacy. Passionate about promoting reading and learning, she was honored with the Peace Ambassador Award in 2020.

Tara Dhungana is an employment counselor and a proud father and husband. He is interested in community work and advocacy.

Teddy Al Muktady is a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ Muslim youth around the world. Through sharing his personal journey, Teddy aims to foster a sense of pride and belonging within the community, and is committed to social change and inclusive advocacy.

Trinh is a first generation Vietnamese American and lawyer. She has over a decade of experience representing survivors of violence and persecution around the world, focusing on asylum, refugee resettlement, humanitarian parole, and family reunification.

Tshishiku Henry is the Refugee Congress Delegate for Washington State, the Founder of Wide World For Refugee, and an Employment Case Manager and Equity Lead at a Seattle-based nonprofit organization. He is passionate about helping and working with immigrants and refugees.

Uchechukwu Onwa is an organizer, trainer, leader, and movement strategist currently working as the National Civic Engagement Coordinator for Black Alliance for Just Immigration. He advocates for policies that uplift marginalized voices and creates spaces where all individuals can not only survive but thrive.

Yahya Arbab Khamis is the Former President of the Sudanese Community of Dayton Ohio and a volunteer for Welcome Dayton Ohio and the AFSC Ohio Program Advisory Committee. He is interested in community work and integration.

Yasin Arfat, originally from Myanmar, is an associate delegate at Refugee Congress for Illinois, a former refugee, and a refugee advocate, uplifting refugee voices and advancing human rights. He is passionate about raising awareness around the suffering and hopes of displaced people worldwide.

Zainab Ihsan is an academic coordinator working with private and international schools. She is focused on strengthening relationships between refugees and community members, advocating and educating on refugee issues and barriers while serving on various community boards.

Zulikha Akrami, originally from Afghanistan, is a Political Science graduate student at Northeastern Illinois University. She currently works at Trellus as a Career Services Navigator and is a global goal ambassador at Theirworld. Zulikha has published opinion pieces on topics such as women, education, and security, with a focus on Afghanistan.