Watch our most recent Community Education program, “Immigration: National Policy & Humanitarian Impacts” held on Wednesday, April 9 via Zoom.
About the program
Learn about pivotal changes in immigration policies affecting Americans at the deepest level, in terms of the economy, humanitarian rights, and international relations.
- What is US immigration policy in 2025 and how is it changing from the past?
- What is the international border industrial complex, and why should we care?
- How are students and university campuses being impacted by changing immigration policies?
- What is Project 2025 and how is it informing the current administration’s policy choices?
Watch the program
Watch the recording on video on listen by podcast:
Portland area residents can also view the program on local and cable television:
Our speakers
Our speakers brought professional experience from political, academic, and community-based backgrounds and addressed the important role our immigrant neighbors play in our communities:
Frank So, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon. Frank So comes to Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon directly from the Office of the Vice President at the White House. He previously worked for President Obama as a Presidential Associate, where he traveled in advance of the President to help ensure effective state functions on the ground. For over a decade, Frank served as a U.S. diplomat in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Northern and East Africa. Most recently, he was the Senior Mission Advisor with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Colombia and Senior Human Rights Advisor for USAID in Honduras. Before working with the government, Frank served with the United Nations in Darfur, Sudan and the Republic of South Sudan. His last post with the U.N. was as the Darfur Officer in Charge for the International Organization of Migration. Working with refugee and immigrant populations has been one of Frank’s lifelong passions. Frank holds a master’s degree in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution from the University of Ulster and a bachelor’s degree in International Studies from Seattle University, where he served as the student body president. A lifelong Catholic, Frank was educated by Jesuits and Sisters of St Mary’s of Oregon. Fluent in Spanish, Frank is a first generation American—his mother was born in Peru and his father in Thailand.
Dr. Amy Wang, Lewis & Clark College. Dr. Amy C. Wang is an Assistant Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) at Lewis & Clark College in the Graduate School of Education and Counseling. Dr. Wang holds a B.S. from Penn State University, a M.A. in Higher Education Administration from the University of Denver, and a Ph.D. in Education Studies from UC San Diego. Her research examines inequity in higher education and is currently working on projects pertaining to scholar activism, racial gaslighting, and neoliberalism on college campuses. At Lewis & Clark College, Dr. Wang teaches courses on Equity and Social Justice in Higher Education, Critical Pedagogies in Student Affairs, Practicum, and research methods courses. Outside of higher education, Amy enjoys listening to K-pop, reading fantasy books, and playing with her senior pup, Mango.
Beryl Flom chairs the Immigration & Deportation Committee for the League of Women Voters of San Diego and also is one of the leaders of the national League’s Immigration Discussion Group. She is a 50+ League member and has had several positions on League boards over the years including President of three Leagues. Beryl is also active in her church and is mentoring a family of 8 from Afghanistan who arrived a year ago as refugees.
Dallana Nicole Camargo is a Colombian-American woman whose upbringing deeply shaped her commitment to social justice and equity. Motivated by a desire to create spaces where marginalized voices are heard, Dallana is dedicated to advocating for intersectional equity and empowering communities. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Women’s Studies and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). These degrees have equipped her with the tools to understand social inequality and effectively engage in public service to shape policies that include marginalized voices in decision-making. As the Program Officer for Voter Service with the League of Women Voters of Houston, Dallana works to mobilize and empower communities to be civically engaged through voting. She believes voting is central to addressing the issues affecting our communities and tirelessly advocates for greater voter participation and education. Dallana is passionate about empowering individuals to actively participate in civic life and looks forward to continuing her work in fostering social change and building stronger, more engaged communities.
Moderator: Linda M. Jackson, League of Women Voters of Portland. Linda M. Jackson is chair of the LWVPDX International Relations Interest Group. She has over three decades of planning experience with the cities of San Rafael and Austin, the Transportation Authority of Marin, and various nonprofits. Linda holds an M.S. in Community & Regional Planning and an M.A. in Latin American Studies from the University of Texas and a B.A. from Wellesley College. After college, she served two years with the Peace Corps in the Andes mountains. Before moving to Portland to be closer to family, Linda was a member of the Board of LWV of Marin County. She also served as trustee on the San Rafael Board of Education for 17 years. She savors the green and blue beauty and serendipitous creativity of living in Portland.
Spring 2025 Community Education Series
View a recording of the March program about Policing Immigration, exploring how immigration enforcement is impacting our Portland neighbors and what you can do to stay safe and support your community.