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Foundation Convenings

Immigrant Communities and Federal Actions: Local, State and National Perspectives

Date

Oct 16, 2025

Time

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location

Virtual

Topic

Foundation Convenings , Donor Briefings

Presenter(s)

Panelists: Kevin Douglas, Senior Director of National Programs, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees; Maggie Mitchell Salem, Executive Director, Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (IRIS); Tabitha Sookdeo, Executive Director, CT Students for a Dream; Moderator: Karen DuBois-Walton, President and CEO of The Community Foundation

Panelists left to right: Kevin Douglas, Senior Director of National Programs, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees; Maggie Mitchell Salem, Executive Director, Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (IRIS); Tabitha Sookdeo, Executive Director, CT Students for a Dream

The effects of federal immigration policies and actions are rippling through communities across the country and in Greater New Haven with devastating impacts being felt daily by families, students, employers and neighborhoods.

Join us online October 16 for an important conversation exploring how federal decisions are affecting immigrants in our region — and how local, state and national leaders are responding. Our panel brings together voices from across the spectrum of advocacy, direct service and philanthropy.

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Panelists

  • Kevin Douglas, Senior Director of National Programs, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees
  • Maggie Mitchell Salem, Executive Director, IRIS (Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services)
  • Tabitha Sookdeo, Executive Director, CT Students for a Dream

Moderator

  • Karen DuBois-Walton, President & CEO, The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

For questions or changes in registration, contact Carmen Burgos.