JOIN US AT THE CABOT IN BEVERLY, MA FOR A CONVERSATION AND EXTENDED QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION ON CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTIONS, COMMUNITY SAFETY AND LAWFUL ADVOCACY.
A panel of experts will discuss our rights as residents of the US, whether citizens or non-citizens; how to interact with law enforcement; how to help others without further endangering them; how to stay safe at rallies; and more.
Elsabel Rincon
The Welcome Immigrant Network
Elsabel brings over 18 years of dedicated experience in the Nonprofit sector, specializing in social justice advocacy and community education. Her impactful work spans various critical issues, including anti-violence initiatives, racial justice, immigrant rights, poverty alleviation, LGBTQ+ equity, and grassroots organizing.
In 2013, Elsabel's commitment to social justice was recognized when she was awarded the prestigious Kipp Tiernan Social Justice Fellowship. This honor paved the way for her to establish The Welcome Immigrant Network, a vital initiative dedicated to facilitating the integration of newcomers into the vibrant fabric of the North Shore community.
Mirian Albert
Lawyers for Civil Rights
Mirian Albert joined Lawyers for Civil Rights (LCR) in 2022, where she advocates for clients in a diverse range of civil rights matters, including employment, education, and police misconduct. Her work has garnered significant public and media attention for its impact and importance.
Mirian is co-counsel in LCR’s groundbreaking Martha’s Vineyard litigation against Florida Governor DeSantis. She was among the first attorneys to arrive on the island in response to the crisis. She has also played a leading role in high-profile challenges to federal immigration policies, including lawsuits targeting executive orders on birthright citizenship and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans and Haitians.
Beyond her litigation work, Mirian is deeply involved in her community, collaborating with both local and national organizations to advance racial and immigrant justice, reflecting her commitment to both courtroom advocacy and community engagement.L
She has also played a leading role in high-profile challenges to federal immigration policies, including lawsuits targeting executive orders on birthright citizenship and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans and Haitians.
Beyond her litigation work, Mirian is deeply involved in her community, collaborating with both local and national organizations to advance racial and immigrant justice, reflecting her commitment to both courtroom advocacy and community engagement.
Laura Rótolo
ACLU of MA
Laura Rótolo is the Senior Advocacy Director for Field Initiatives at the ACLU of Massachusetts, where she has worked for over 15 years. Laura manages the robust field operations work, which includes mobilizing voters, coordinating rallies and marches, educating the public about their rights, lobbying for the rights of all throughout the Commonwealth, seeing ballot initiatives through from conception to implementation, and much more. Laura holds a JD from American University and a Master's Degree from the Tufts Fletcher School.
Trish Moore
Moderator
Trish Moore founded her consulting business after serving in executive positions in healthcare, government, non-profit and for-profit organizations. She specializes in executive coaching and leadership development.
Trish is active in the community and is now the President of The Women’s Fund of Essex County, an all-volunteer organization that raises funds and makes grants to local non-profits that provide women and girls a path to achieve their potential.
She holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame.
Trish grew up as the eldest of eight children in southeastern Massachusetts where service to others, love of learning, reading and politics, along with an irreverent sense of humor, still bind the siblings.