Meet the Members

Members of the Refugee Storytellers Collective are experts in their lived experiences. They can speak to the challenges displaced people face and the contributions they make to their communities.

Members of the Refugee Storytellers Collective are available for media interviews, talks, workshops, panels, and more.

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Jihan Daman

Jihan Daman is a social worker and advocate. She enjoys reading, traveling, gardening, cooking, and working out.

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Rose Mayan

Rose Mayan is an Immigrant Rights Organizer with Michigan United and Michigan United Action, as well as a council member of the Michigan Immigrant and Refugee Council. She is a strong advocate for treating refugees with dignity and respect and believes that while refugees are not voiceless, they often need support to amplify their voices.

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Nominate yourself or someone you know to become a member of the Collective. We accept nominations on a rolling basis and will be in touch for an initial interview.