Maryam Qoda
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI
Program Year(s): 2024
Major(s): Biology
Which issue are in NETWORK's An Economy for All policy agenda are you most passion about?: Food and healthcare for all
Why are you serving with Y.A.L.L.?: As an immigrant, I recognize the importance of fair and humane immigration policies. Everyone, regardless of their status, deserves dignity and opportunity. Moreover, as a healthcare professional, I firmly believe in the fundamental right to access proper healthcare for all individuals. No one should be denied essential medical services based on their immigration status, working class, race, gender, or religious affiliation. Thus, advocating for equitable healthcare access and immigration reform is not just a matter of policy, but a reflection of our shared humanity and commitment to justice.
Work Area(s):
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Advocacy from Campus to Capitol Hill
- Organized campus voter registration events and nonpartisan voter education in Fall 2024.
- October 2024–Led lobby visits with Senator Ron Johnson’s (R-WI) and Senator Tammy Baldwin’s (D-WI) staffs on the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act.
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Media Coverage
Maryam poses with University of Detroit Mercy mascot pose with a Vote Our Future sign.
Maryam and friend pose with their copies of the ESC!