Today, President Trump announced that he would be putting a halt to all legal immigration. To discuss, we FEATURE Anu Joshi. Joshi is the Senior Director of Immigrant Rights Policy at the New York Immigration Coalition, an umbrella policy and advocacy organization that represents over 200 member organizations statewide. She leads the organization's work on issues relating to immigration status and enforcement on both the state and federal level. Recently, Joshi's work has focused on federal appropriations, Dream Act and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) negotiations, the proposed public charge rule change, access to drivers licenses for undocumented immigrants in New York, and broad statewide sanctuary policies. Media includes: Democracy Now!, Al Jazeera America, The Guardian, WNYC.

The coronavirus is still spreading in the U.S. and around the world and many people are in hospital without their loved ones.. To discuss, we FEATURE Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, an expert in social media, design and innovation in palliative care as well as issues related to physician burnout and wellness. She is an internist practicing hospital medicine at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. Dr. Ungerleider received her medical degree from Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR and completed residency at California Pacific Medical Center where she is now on the teaching faculty and serves on the Foundation Board of Trustees. Media includes: Vox, Sacramento Mercury News, STAT News.

Black communities have been hit particularly hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. To discuss, we FEATURE Judy Lubin. Lubin is a sociologist, policy analyst, racial justice advocate and founder and president of the Center for Urban and Racial Equity (CURE). She has 20 years of experience working at the intersection of racial equity, public health, communications, and policy advocacy. She is also a researcher in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at Howard University where she leads community-centered urban research initiatives. Dr. Lubin has devoted her career to promoting equity and improving outcomes for underserved and marginalized communities. Media includes: The Root, Huffington Post, Wall Street Journal, NBC, PBS.

COVID-19 has heightened the risk of vulnerable people being trafficked as lockdowns are enforced. To discuss, we FEATURE Rochelle Keyhan. Keyhan is the Chief Executive Officer of Collective Liberty and the 2018 Thomson Reuters Foundation Stop Slavery Hero. Rochelle offers 10 years of experience in government and nonprofit organizations as an advocate for vulnerable populations, leveraging in-depth experience in gender-based violence issues, including domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking. As CEO at Collective Liberty, she develops and executes the organization's strategic direction and collaborations focused on disrupting specific types of human trafficking, including recruiting and maintaining robust collaborative networks of law enforcement, agency stakeholders, and service providers. Media includes: The Washington Post, New York Magazine, Associated Press, Dallas Morning News, NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox.

Congress has reportedly reached a deal on a new $450 billion package to help small businesses. The bill would allow small business to apply for a loan in order to stay afloat during the pandemic. To discuss, we FEATURE Nicole Cober. As a trailblazer in the small business community for nearly a decade, Cober is an advocate for the small business community. For eight years, Ms. Cober owned and operated a day spa and hair salon chain that served as a revitalization catalyst in a developing area of the nation's capital. Cober blends both her legal and business skills together to offer a uniquely powerful list of services for clients. Affectionately known as "The Lawyer-preneur," she now seeks to empower start-ups and local small businesses with by creating effective business, branding and growth strategies. She is a mentor for SCORE and an instructor for the Small Business Administration's Emerging Leaders program. Media includes: People, Essence, Allure, Entrepreneur, The Washingtonian, The Washington Post, Upscale and Black Enterprise, CNN, CBS.

Across the country, there have been multiple demonstrations against lockdowns. To discuss, we FEATURE Stephanie Morain. Morain is an Assistant Professor in the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy. Her research examines political and ethical issues concerning the scope of government authority in public health and the role of stakeholder opinion in shaping decision-making in public health policy. She has expertise in public opinion towards controversial public health laws including those targeting “lifestyle choices” like obesity, physical inactivity, and tobacco use. Media includes: The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, ABC, NPR.

Governor Andrew Cuomo has called for hazard pay for all frontline workers; Senate Democrats are pushing for health care workers to receive hazard pay; and President Trump is embracing the idea of bonuses for health care workers. To discuss, we FEATURE Joelle Gamble. Gamble is a principal with the reimagining capitalism team at Omidyar Network, where she focuses on topics related to building the power of working people and shaping a new economic paradigm. Prior to joining Omidyar Network, Gamble worked on international economic priorities at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and assisted Princeton faculty with labor economics research while pursuing her graduate degree. Media includes: San Francisco Chronicle, Sacramento Bee, Los Angeles Times, C-SPAN, Fox News.

Dozens of grocery store workers are dying after having contracted COVID-19 while on the job. Union leaders are calling for a stop to customers going into stores and a switch to curbside pickup or delivery only options. To discuss, we FEATURE Jessica Torres. Torres is the Press Secretary, Campaigns at the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) which is the largest private retail union representing 1.3 million members in the United States and Canada. She is is a communications strategist based in DC who believes in building political power for marginalized communities. Media includes: Media Matters, AfroPunk, Elite Daily.

Food banks across the nation are experiencing increasing demand as more and more people face unemployment and are struggling to get basic necessities. To discuss, we FEATURE Nancy Roman. Roman is President & CEO of Capital Area Food Bank with responsibility for the entire operation of the 32-year old Capital Area Food Bank. The CAFB, with its annual budget of $18 million and a staff of 130, powers 700 partner agencies to end hunger in the Washington metro area. In that role, she oversees the collection, storage and distribution of 33 million pounds of food, half of which is fresh produce, to nearly 500,000 men, women and children. Extensive media experience.

Air pollution, which has been linked with respiratory health issues such as lung cancer, could increase the risk of COVID-19. To discuss, we FEATURE Heather McTeer Toney. McTeer Toney is currently the National Field Director at Moms Clean Air Force, an organization of over 1 million moms and dads committed to fighting climate change and protecting children from the dangers of air pollution. Heather is also a sought-after speaker and Executive Coach for elected officials. Previously, McTeer Toney was appointed by President Barack Obama as Regional Administrator for Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Southeast Region. Known for her energetic and genuine commitment to people, her work has made her a national figure in the area of public service, environmental justice and community engagement. Media includes: The Washington Post, Essence Magazine, Marie Claire, The New York Times, CNN, Fox.

Contact tracing is important in the fight against Covid-19 and different technological solutions are being discussed and tested across the world. To discuss, we FEATURE Christina Gagnier. Gagnier leads the Intellectual Property, Internet & Technology practice at Gagnier Margossian LLP, with a specialization in copyright, information privacy and social media. Gagnier consults technology companies on policy issues ranging from patent law reform to communications issues, such as Network Neutrality. Gagnier’s primary research concerns issues of cyber rights and the intersection of on and offline action. Media includes: The New York Times, The Atlantic, Politico, Ars Technica, Inc.com, MSNBC.

Social media has played a pivotal role during the pandemic as many people are forced to stay home while social distancing. To discuss, we FEATURE Eve K. Mayer. Mayer is the CEO of Social Media Delivered, one of the most respected social media companies worldwide serving clients with consulting, training and outsourced social media. She is the author of Social Media for the CEO and The Social Media Business Equation. She has been named as one of the 8 Women on Twitter Who Will Inspire, Inform and Amuse You by CNN and her groundbreaking work in social media has been featured on American Express Open Forum, CIO.com, Forbes, Social Media Today, Mashable, Huffington Post and many others.