We encounter the daily health ramifications and anxieties of COVID19. But how does this global pandemic affect those already enduring other humanitarian crises, such as conflict, forced migration, or hurricanes?

Join World Trade Center Utah, Utah Consular Corps, Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy, and Utah Valley University Global Engagement Office for a stimulating conversation on natural disasters and refugee crises worldwide, and COVID19's impact on populations affected by these crises.

What: Global Impact Projects with IsraAID
When: November 4 at 10:00 am

Guest Speakers:

Jorge Dennis
Jorge explored IsraAID's projects in Puerto Rico, including its water and psychosocial support projects, following Hurricane Maria on an exclusive mission for Latino leaders. He is president of the Salt Lake City based EnviroKleen LLC, and EnviroKleen Real Estate LLC, commercial building maintenance and real estate companies.

Theo Valaise
Theo is a junior at Stanford majoring in Bioengineering and Mandarin. This past summer, Theo completed Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Course at Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Virginia and plans to return in two summers.

Rachel Wallace
Rachel is the Director of Outreach & Engagement at IsraAID. She oversees IsraAID’s community and university partnerships, programs, and events, and directs IsraAID’s Humanitarian Fellowship. She had explored IsraAID’s long-term projects in Guatemala and Puerto Rico.