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.
Edafe Okporo
Edafe Okporo is a global gay rights activist and founder of Refuge America. He enjoys reading, dance, and dinner with friends.
Ghislain Joel Nkontchou
Ghislain Joel Nkontchou is a refugee from Cameroon and lives in Brooklyn. He graduate from Baruch College where he received his Master of International Affairs.
Hanan Rasheed
Hanan Rasheed is a chef and founder of My Healing Table, which uses the power of food to create positive change. She enjoys sharing the beauty of Palestinian cuisine with friends, family, and others.
Kumari Pokhrel
Kumari Pokhrel is a nurse practitioner and has dedicated her life to producing change, ending racism, and promoting equality in healthcare. She enjoys gardening, cooking, reading books, and writing stories and poems.
Mawda Boulad
Mawda Boulad is a motivational leadership speaker and a young leader passionate about driving positive change. She is pursuing her degree in medicine, and advocates for refugee and immigrant rights.
Teddy Al Muktady
Teddy Al Muktady is a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ Muslim youth around the world. Through sharing his personal journey, Teddy aims to foster a sense of pride and belonging within the community, and is committed to social change and inclusive advocacy.
