You are invited to join us on Monday, September 21, 2020, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. for the virtual Immigrant Voices Panel. Learn from panelists sharing their stories and a discussion of the compared experiences of immigration paths such as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), naturalized citizenship, and lawful permanent residence. Hosted by the Immigration Law Student Organization (ILSO) and moderated by Professor Ana Pottratz Acosta.
1.5 hours of diversity credit approved. Student seeking diversity credit must submit an affidavit and reflection pursuant to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office guidelines.
Details
Monday, September 21, 2020 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. (CDT) via Zoom: https://mitchellhamline.zoom.us/j/91800455689
Meeting ID: 918 0045 5689
Panelists
Mónica Romero
Mónica is a Small Business Community Liaison with the City of Minneapolis. Prior to her current position she already had a long history of supporting immigrant and women owned businesses in the Twin Cities through her work with WomenVenture and the Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC). Mónica became a U.S. citizen in 2018, after living in Minnesota for many years. She places great value on community and social justice issues.
Daisy Kabaka
Daisy graduated from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology of Law, Criminology, and Deviance with a policy analysis focus; she also minored in Africa-American and African studies. Daisy is involved with the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC), a local grassroots organization. The words of Maya Angelou motivate and focus Daisy in advocating for human rights. They read, “I come as one, but stand as 10,000.”
Artur Stypulkowska
Artur was born in Poland in 1991. He has lived, studied, and worked in Portugal, The United Kingdom, and Germany. While in Germany, Artur met his future wife, a meeting that has brought him to work and live in the United States. He speaks Polish, German, and English and holds a master’s degree in Economics. He previously worked for the Polish branch of a large American custody bank and presently works as a Data Analyst for a consulting company in Minneapolis.