Fall Forum: Northern Virginia Coalition for Refugee Wellness

\ This virtual summit will inform providers, stakeholders, and interested community members about the emerging needs of new arrivals in Northern Virginia. Attendees will hear updates from the state and community levels, and representatives of the Afghan community. Round table discussions will follow, addressing challenges and community barriers, as well as resources and solutions. \ KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:\ * Elissa Milanowski\ Refugee Program Consultant, Virginia Office of New Americans\ * Freshta Taeb\ Acclaimed Family/Refugee Interventionist, Community Rights Activist, Dari Language Specialist \ \ Following the presentations, participants will take part in round table discussions to address systemic challenges, community barriers, as well as resources and solutions.\ Agenda:\ 12:30 pm -12:45 pm Welcome and Remarks\ 12:45 pm – 1:15 pm Keynote speaker - Elissa Milanowski| VA Office of New Americans\ 1:20 pm - 1:50 pm Feature Speaker – Freshta Taeb, BHIT | FT Translation Services LLC\ 1:55 pm – 2:25 pm Resettlement Panel\ 2:25 pm – 2:35 pm Break\ 2:35 pm -2:55 pm Round table 1\ 3:00 pm - 3:20 Round table 2\ 3:25 pm - 3:45 pm Round table 3\ 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm Debrief, Large group share/ Round table 4\ 4:15 pm - 4:30 pm Evaluations\