The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA), a lifeline for hundreds of thousands of undocumented youth, faced unprecedented threats during the Trump Administration. Despite a challenging political landscape and the uncertainty of their own futures, DACA recipients faced the moment with resilience and determination. Come learn about how we organized and harnessed the power of our stories and communities to safeguard the DACA program and lead a historic movement for change.

MPP Forum is a weekly event normally scheduled with lunch* on Fridays during the academic year. It allows each MPP student to showcase their career journey and expertise on policy issue of their choice with the SPIA community. This formal presentation is about 50 minutes followed by Q&A.

*RSVP required. Lunch will be served at noon. We will try our best but cannot guarantee accommodation for all dietary restrictions.