Immigrant Ohio: An Advocacy Dialogue will promote discussion and dialogue among colleagues from OHIO, OSU, and communities across Ohio about the realities, challenges, and opportunities facing refugees and immigrants in Ohio. Discussions will include the national context of immigration and focus on Southeast Ohio as well as immigration experiences and advocacy efforts in Columbus and Dayton.

• Brad Jokisch, Professor of Geography, OHIO
• Ousman Kobo, Director of the Center for African Studies, Ohio State University
• Zach Reizes (OHIO International Studies 2019), Co-Founder of Athens United Immigrant Support Project (AUISP)
• Kerri Shaw, Director of Community Health and Workforce Programs