Angelina Kekhia
From a young age, I learned that stability is never guaranteed. I arrived in the United States from Syria at eight years old with my mother, and for years, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) has allowed us to build a life grounded in perseverance and hope. Maint...
Layal Bou Harfouch
When I was sixteen, I watched a close friend disappear into the grip of addiction. The silence around her struggle—both in our community and within her own home—was deafening. No one knew what to do, and no one talked about it. That experience stay...
Haneen Mohanad Akhatib
As a Palestinian American female within the profession of Architecture, I navigate between two abundant cultures, both with distinctive architectural histories. My involvement in this sector is inspired by a strong passion for designing and a desire...