The second of two special Citizens Club of Springfield forums with area residents sharing their experiences moving to Springfield after starting in another country along with a brief history of immigration policy.
- John Kelker, president, Citizens Club of Springfield, introduces the concept
- Dave Steward, retired faculty, SIU School of Medicine, moderates.
PANEL
- Elizabeth Brago Boateng, International Graduate Student, University of Illinois Springfield (UIS)
- Brooke Depenbusch, Professor UIS
- Yves Doumen, Founder, Motherland Gardens Community Project
- Veronica Espina, Founder, Springfield Immigrant Advocacy Network (SIAN)
- Sonthana Thongsithavong, Community Development Enhancement Coordinator, United States Tennis Association (USTA/Midwest)
