This panel discussion has been developed by the RPCVCO Committee on Immigration and Refugees in moving forward the RPCVCO 3-year strategic plan to support organizations and programs addressing the needs of the immigrant and refugee population, and in partnership with the Posner Center’s goal to support more organizations working with immigrants and refugees. This panel discussion will address questions and issues toward further understanding and volunteering on behalf of this population.

In addition to the panel discussion, there will be booths and tables representing some of the relevant organizations in Colorado.

Panelists:

Atim Otii, Director, Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
Agency for Human Rights & Community Partnerships
Caleb Stewart, Anti-Human Trafficking Project
Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network
Sarah Jackson, Founder, Casa de Paz
Bidur Dahal, Colorado Department of Human Services
Colorado Refugee Services Program, Refugee Stabilization Coordinator
Kit Taintor, Moderator, Sr. Advisor, New American Integration
State of Colorado, Office of Governor Jared Polis

Note: There will be a brief general RPCVCO meeting prior to the presentation.