Join us for our annual meeting and discussion on how the immigration system affects community health and wellbeing by centering speakers’ lived experiences and focusing on community needs. Conversations with local, legal, and legislative leaders will help to understand how we can advance health equity and strengthen our communities through advocacy for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.

Coffee and food will be provided.

Tentative Schedule

• 10:00 - 10:15 Doors open, coffee, MDHEQ organizational meeting
• 10:15 - 11:00 Community Panel + Q&A
• 11:00 - 11:30 Lunch
• 11:30 - 11:45 Intro to Immigration Law Presentation
• 11:45 - 12:30 Legal/Legislative Panel + Q&A
• 12:30 - 12:45 Closing

Community Panel:  

• The Rev. Hierald Osorto, San Pablo-St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
• Sara Nelson, Center for Victims of Torture (CVT)
• Ebrima Kujabi, CVT Survivor Advisory Board

Legal/Legislative Panel:

• Wynfred Russel, former Brooklyn Park City Council Member
• Jeffrey Heidkamp, Immigration Attorney
• Jason Chavez-Cruz, Minneapolis City Council Member

Cost
This event is offered on a pay-what-you-can basis ($0 - $50) with options to also donate and support future events. Select your preferred donation amount through registration or contribute through our Donate page.

Additional information:

• Light food and drink will be available ***Please bring your own coffee mug and/or water bottle.
• No cost registration available, donations to support this work are appreciated
• Parking available

All are welcome. This event is made possible from the support and engagement of our members. While you do not have to be a member to attend, we encourage you to join us. Our members are healthcare professionals and community members who advocate for health equity in all aspects of their professional, public, and private lives.

Learn more about our membership levels and sign up to join us here.

If you would prefer to donate to support our educational and advocacy efforts, you can do so here.