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Food for Thought Lunch with Menty Kebede’16, Poli Sci & Legal Studies

Event date/time: 

Friday, March 23, 2018 - 12:30pm to 2:00pm

Place: 

Machmer E-32

Menty Kebede is currently an Immigration and Refugee Policy Advocacy Associate at Church World Service based in Washington, DC. Originally from Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, she received a BA in Legal Studies and a second BA in Political Science with a minor in Arabic at UMass Amherst (2016). She speaks 5 languages, and is passionate about social justice and humanitarian affairs on both the domestic and international spheres.  In her current position, Menty works to advocate for legislation that guarantees social and legal protections for refugees and immigrants, such as DACA recipients and TPS holders. Her work largely involves coalition building, congressional meetings, organizing events and rallies, and much more.

SBS students are invited to this lunch and career conversation.  Space is limited and RSVP (here) is required.
NOTE: The RSVP password is "Immigration".

Location: 

240 Hicks Way
Amherst, MA 01003
United States
240 Hicks Way Amherst MA