2022 Refugee Roundtable 

Refugees have successfully settled in Michigan for decades and in the process built healthy thriving communities. Samaritas has been at the forefront of these efforts and instrumental in providing the state with a new workforce, cultural influence, and small businesses. 

During this virtual panel discussion, immigrant and refugee experts will discuss what refugees need when they resettle in Michigan. They will get into the details about the specific support needed to restore the well-being of those who cannot return to their homeland. The experts will also explain how nurturing refugee groups will strengthen Michigan's economy.

Award-winning journalist April Baer of Michigan Radio will guide this conversation and answer questions from the audience.

This esteemed panel includes:

• Mihaela Mitrofan, Director, Samaritas New American Programs
• Fatima Mirzad, Former Afghan Refugee
• Ben Cabanaw, State Refugee Coordinator, Office of Global Michigan
• Scott Preston, Special Projects Manager, Global Detroit

We look forward to seeing you online. Feel free to jump into the discussion with thoughtful questions or personal anecdotes. 

You’ll be sent an email from Zoom with information to help you connect to this virtual event after registering.

Contact Ebony Dooley at Ebony.Dooley@samaritas.org for more information. 

Tues., June 21

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.