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.

Matilda Issata Sawie is the Refugee Congress Delegate for Pennsylvania, the Refugee/Immigrant Tuberculosis Screening Coordinator at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and is completing her Master’s in Public Health. She is passionate about raising awareness for domestic violence, climate change, and refugee rights.

Mawda Boulad is a motivational leadership speaker and a young leader passionate about driving positive change. She is pursuing her degree in medicine, and advocates for refugee and immigrant rights.

Muntaha Alhindi is a social worker and advocate working for the Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance. She is deeply committed to making a positive impact and embracing multiculturalism.

Nejra Sumic is the National Field Manager for the We Are All America Campaign and the Arizona Delegate for Refugee Congress. She is fluent in English, Spanish, Bosnian, and several other dialects, and is proud to serve her community.

Olivé Bukuru is passionate about public health and education, which inspires her professional and volunteer work in her community. She provides free evidence-based health education on topics such as diabetes, heart disease, and vaccines, and helps her community better understand ways to protect themselves and live longer, healthier lives.

Peace Izabayo Nibagwize is a mental health social worker and a passionate advocate for policy change. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and cooking for the people she loves.

Pierre Uwimana is a Refugee Organizer with the Florida Immigrant Coalition. He enjoys reading, riding his bike, playing with his children, and learning more about investment opportunities.

Pyae Sone Aung is an author and human rights and refugee advocate. He believes in the power of informed dialogue to bring about positive change and is committed to sharing his story and expertise in those conversations.

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.

Radwan Ziadeh is a Senior Fellow at the Arab Center, the founder and director of the Damascus Center for Human Rights Studies in Syria; and co-founder and executive director of the Syrian Center for Political and Strategic Studies in Washington, D.C, an author, an activist, and holds a MA in Democracy and Governance from Georgetown University and MBA from William and Mary. He enjoys traveling, coaching, photography, and spending time with his wife and children.

Rose Mayan is an Immigrant Rights Organizer with Michigan United and Michigan United Action, as well as a council member of the Michigan Immigrant and Refugee Council. She is a strong advocate for treating refugees with dignity and respect and believes that while refugees are not voiceless, they often need support to amplify their voices.

Rwamucyo Karekezi is the Refugee Community Organizer for Church World Service Lancaster. He enjoys playing soccer, advocating for his community, and learning how to balance American culture while maintaining his own culture.

Salimatou Diallo is from Guinea and works in program management, community engagement, and equity and inclusivity at the International Rescue Committee. She is pursuing a Master’s in Nonprofit Leadership and Management at Arizona State University. Salimatou enjoys exploring the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex with her family.

Sara Louis-Ayo is the Policy and Advocacy Organizer at the Louisiana Organization for Refugees and Immigrants. She is deeply committed to social justice, advocacy, and community health, with a particular focus on the health and well-being of refugees and immigrants throughout all stages of the migration process.

Sharon Njie is an Adjunct Professor at the School of Business alongside doing her Ph.D. with the Nelson Mandela School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs at Southern University and A & M College, the Refugee Congress Delegate for Louisiana, and the Communication and Strategic Partnership Director at the Louisiana Organization for Refugees and Immigrant. She enjoys traveling, cooking, learning new skills, and interior decoration.

Shyam Rai is an Intensive Housing Case Manager in North Dakota. He enjoys spending time with his wife and son.

Sonya Harba is a Syrian architect currently living in California. She holds a master’s degree in Architectural Cultural Heritage and is actively involved in anti-war and human rights advocacy. Sonya is passionate about exploring cultures, learning from diverse perspectives, and connecting with others through food.