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Leslie iZōsh: Women Investing in Women April 7, 2016 | 0

Please join us on Friday April 22nd as iZōsh welcomes Christine Chan Downer as our featured speaker. We have the rare opportunity to hear from a world changer with Ann Arbor roots. With undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Asian Studies from the University of Michigan, and a graduate degree from U of M’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, Ms. Downer was uniquely prepared to merge education, experience, and passion in her work combating human trafficking in Southeast Asia.

Ms. Downer has worked with several high profile government and non-government agencies and offices.

Currently Ms. Downer serves as a Consultant to International Justice Mission. Join us April 22nd to hear stories from her travels to Asia. Christine and her husband (also a U of M grad) live in Northern Virginia with their two children. Ms. Downer serves as co-leader of her local church’s refugee ministry, which has allowed her family to meet refugees from all over the world resettling in the metro-D.C. area. Christine and her family enjoy return trips to Ann Arbor to visit old friends, spend a small fortune at Zingerman’s, and cheer on their beloved Michigan football team at the Big House.

We’re looking forward to hearing Ms. Downer speak.

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Testimonials

“With so many women in developing countries facing challenges with extreme poverty, it is very encouraging to see women get together to do something about 'it' - iZōsh is phenomenal . Keep up the good work!”

Mercy Niwe
Program Management Officer
Economic Development
World Vision

"The women of iZōsh are making a difference in women's lives before they become vulnerable to human trafficking. As the director of the Human Trafficking Clinic in Ann Arbor, I see the "after" situation, when women are victims, and I hope that someday iZōsh can help eradicate the need for what I do."

Bridgette Carr
Clinical Assistant Professor
Human Trafficking Clinic
University of Michigan Law School

"I was absolutely overwhelmed by the commitment of the women of iZōsh to serve others who live in poverty. I was equally touched to see teenage girls sharing this passion alongside women in their 90's. Caring for the poor connects us together in so many powerful ways, and to experience the excitement and determination of these American women who made it possible was priceless."

Joan Mussa
Senior Vice President
Director of Mobilization
World Vision

"I’m so impressed with all the work iZōsh has done around the world to advance education, health and opportunity."

Carly Fiorina
Opportunity International Global Ambassador
Founder of the One Woman Initiative

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